Getting Started
Barcelona, Spain (Business)
Program Date
May 21 - June 20, 2012
Departure date: May 20
Return date: June 21
What You Will Learn
Business has been changed drastically by the advent of technology and globalization. The business study abroad program offers students the opportunity to study international business in an international setting; but it also allows students to get a feel for several cultures. The program consists of business, historical, and cultural visits.
The City
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. It is also the capital of Catalonia, 1 of the 17 Autonomous Communities that make up Spain. There are two official languages spoken in Barcelona: Catalan, generally spoken in all of Catalonia, and Castillian Spanish. The city of Barcelona has a population of 1.5 million, but this number spirals to more than 4 million if the outlying areas are also included. Barcelona is recognized as a global city because of its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, and international trade. Barcelona is a major economic center with one of Europe's principal Mediterranean ports, and Barcelona International Airport is the second largest in Spain after the Madrid-Barajas Airport (handles about 30 million passengers per year). Barcelona is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination and has a rich cultural heritage.
Course Options
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| BA 4300 | Independent Study in Global Business |
| CIS 3380 | Enterprise Information Technology and Business Intelligence |
| MGT 4330 | Production Operations |
| MKT 3343 | Principles of Marketing |
| MKT 4310 | International Marketing |
Cost: $4,307
(Cost subject to change)
Cost includes the following:
- Tuition and fees for six hours of university credit
- $200 non-refundable application fee
- Lodging
- International health insurance
- Required visits and excursions
Payment Schedule
| Installments | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Payment | $200.00 | January 23, 2012 |
| Second Payment | $2,000.00 | February 23, 2012 |
| Third Payment | $901.00 | March 23, 2012 |
| Final Payment | $1,206.00 | May 15, 2012 |
(Information subject to change)
Participants may lose all or part of the deposit or total payment if cancellation occurs. The $200 application fee is non-refundable.
All Study Abroad Program payments, EXCEPT TUITION, can be made using either of the following two options:
- Online payments: Go to http://uweb.txstate.edu/gao/study_abroad/
- Cash and check payments are accepted at the cashier's office, located on the first floor of the J.C. Kellam Administration Building. Be sure to bring your Texas State ID number with you, and indicate to the cashier that you are paying for a study abroad program. Please pay the amount indicated on the payment schedule for your program.
Please note:
- All study abroad registrations must be made to Texas State Study Abroad, located on the first floor of Thornton International House, at 344 W. Woods Street.
- By making your first payment (online or at the cashier's office) you are agreeing to the payment and cancellation policies established for your study abroad program.
- After making your first payment, you are required to submit your study abroad application packet to Texas State Study Abroad on or before the next business day, or your payment may be refunded less the $200 non-refundable application fee.
Financial Assistance
For detailed information on financial aid, visit our Financial Assistance page or contact the Texas State Office of Financial Aid, located in JCK 220.
For information and application materials for the International Education Fee Scholarship, please click here. The IEFS application deadline is November 30, 2011.
Program Director Contact Information
Dr. Vivek Shah
Department of CIS & QMST
512.245.2049
Program pending approval and subject to change
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