The document summarizes ESADE Business School's International Summer Program in Barcelona, Spain. The 4-week program offers undergraduate and graduate students globally-oriented courses taught in English on topics like international business, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural studies. Students live in ESADE's modern student residence and participate in cultural activities, company visits, and meetings with business and social leaders to gain a global perspective. The program aims to broaden students' international experience through an innovative learning experience in Barcelona's vibrant cultural environment.

1. International
SUMMER
PROGRAM
Barcelona
www.esade.edu/summer-school

2. A unique learning & life experience
in a fascinating city: Barcelona
ESADE, a top Business School located in Barcelona, Spain, offers a
multidisciplinary study abroad program during the summer (and at other times
of year as a customized group program), consisting of globally-orientated courses
taught by ESADE’s teaching staff, all experts in their fields of research. The
International Summer Program is enriched by diverse socio-cultural activities
that provide an insight into Spanish and European culture, as well as by visits
to global companies including Desigual, Unilever, Mango and Hewlett Packard.
The program offers the opportunity to learn, interact and network with students from
different cultural backgrounds through a dynamic and innovative learning method.
ESADE Business School
ESADE Business School is one of the most prestigious academic institutions
in Europe, consistently ranked in top international positions. Founded in 1958
with a clear international vocation, ESADE has provided education from a global
and integral perspective, as a service to individuals and to society, aimed at
developing professional competencies and an awareness of social responsibility,
and at encouraging intercultural dialogue.

3. Barcelona,
Mediterranean spirit
In Barcelona, ESADE offers an outstanding summer experience in a fascinating
city full of Mediterranean flair. Barcelona has become a premium study abroad
destination thanks to its cosmopolitan atmosphere, the architecture and the
beauty of the city itself and its surroundings. It offers a wide range of cultural
activities, with numerous art museums, concert venues, theatres and cinemas,
organising events all year round. Barcelona’s geographic location also makes it an
attractive destination for sports lovers of all kinds.
ACCOMMODATION
ESADE’s Barcelona-Sant Cugat campus boasts a modern student hall of residence,
featuring spacious communal areas, comfortable private rooms with en-suite facilities,
a self-service restaurant and other services. If requested, the Admission Service
can also provide information about other housing options in private flats, studio
apartments, hotels etc.

4. ESADE
International
Summer
program
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this program is to help participants to:
Broaden their international experience and develop a more global understanding
Complement university studies with courses on contemporary subjects
Discover Barcelona’s cultural richness and cosmopolitan atmosphere
Improve their competencies in Spanish or another foreign language
Experience ESADE and become a part of its learning community
Be in contact with entrepreneurs and social leaders from Europe and Latin America
Visit successful international companies and get an insider’s perspective

5. PROGRAM DETAILS
sTUDENT PROFILE:
Undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline and nationality
Language of delivery: English
(For information on ESADE’s Summer School taught in Spanish,
please consult our webpage at www.esade.edu/summer-school )
Dates:
Summer Session 1: four weeks in June
Summer Session 2: four weeks in July
For shorter programs and alternative periods, please contact us to ask about possible options.
HOUSING: Information on optional housing in the modern student residence
on campus available upon request.
Credits: Certificate and transcript available.

6. PROGRAM CONTENT OPTIONS*
International Business:
· International Marketing
· International Finance
Entrepreneurship & Innovation:
· From Idea to Business Plan
· Global Entrepreneurship
Cross-cultural Studies: Discovering Culture & Business Opportunities
· Doing Business in Europe
· Doing Business in Spain and Latin America
GEOPOLITICS:
· International Relations and Global Governance
· History of Europe: Understanding the EU
SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE:
· Spanish Language Module (various levels)
· Spain: History, Art and Culture
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
· Effective Presentations
· Successful Negotiations
* OPEN Programs: Please consult the program details on our website www.esade.edu/summer-school
CUSTOM Programs: Please contact us for other available program options that we can offer as a customized
program for your undergraduate and graduate students.

7. ACTIVITIES
The program includes a variety of activities: 4 excursions and 4 company visits and meetings
with corporate and social leaders. The purpose of these activities is to provide students with:
Experiential learning and a better understanding of the program topics
Better knowledge of Barcelona and Spain as a whole, Spanish culture, arts,
economy and society
Opportunities for networking with other program participants and international students
Reflection on social issues and social justice
Focus discussions with social and corporate leaders

8. Further information:
Campus Barcelona · Sant Cugat
Av. Torre Blanca, 59
08172 Sant Cugat, Barcelona (Spain)
Phone number: +34 93 280 61 62
Please contact us at summerschool@esade.edu
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