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SEMESTER PROGRAMS: UNIVERSITAT AUTÓNOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: ELISAVA – BARCELONA SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA (UB)

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES AT UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA (UPF)

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AT UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA (UPF)

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: CETT-UB (SCHOOL OF TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, AND GASTRONOMY)

SUMMER PROGRAM: UNIVERSITAT AUTÓNOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)

SUMMER PROGRAM: ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

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SEMESTER PROGRAMS: UNIVERSITAT AUTÓNOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)

Application Deadlines: See this page

APPLY EARLY for the best course selection. Courses are assigned on a first come, first served basis. If you are concerned about getting into a particular class, please call us at 617-327-9388 to confirm availability. 

Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Courses available in English & Spanish.

Additional Requirements: Please see the Eligibility section on this page

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Classes are taken with American and other international students.

Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB).    

LOCATION

Classes at Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) are held Monday through Thursday at the UAB Sant Pau Campus, located in the city center of Barcelona. The UAB Sant Pau campus is located in the beautiful and centrally located Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona, close to the world-famous Sagrada Familia cathedral.

ASA program housing is conveniently located in the Barcelona city center, close to the UAB Sant Pau Campus. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.

HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?

If you're not going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in either:

  • 4 elective courses = total 12 semester credits

  • 5 elective courses = total 15 semester credits

If you're going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in one of the following:

  • Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits + 3 electives = total 12 semester credits

  • Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits + 4 electives = total 15 semester credits

  • Spanish language for 6 U.S. credits + 2 electives = total 12 semester credits

  • Spanish language for 6 U.S. credits + 3 electives = total 15 semester credits

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have 3 alternate courses approved by your home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. UAB will not process your registration if you do not give 3 alternates plus your top choices. Ex: If you plan to take 4 courses, you must have 7 different courses approved. If you plan to take 5 courses, you must have 8 different courses approved. Spanish Language counts as just one course selection. 

COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

SPANISH LANGUAGE

Spanish Language is offered during both Fall & Spring semesters.

Taking Spanish Language will assist you greatly during your stay, but it's not mandatory. Language levels listed below (A1, A2, etc.) are from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Students who enroll in a Spanish language course, as well as students who sign up for electives taught in Spanish, will take a placement test online shortly before departure. The placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in.

Beginner Level
Spanish Language, Level A1 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level A1 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS

Elementary Level
Spanish Language, Level A2 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level A2 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS

Low Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.1 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level B1.1 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS

Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.2 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level B1.2 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS

High Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B2.1 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level B2.1 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS

Advanced Level
Spanish Language, Level B2.2 – 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Spanish Language, Level B2.2 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS

Superior Level
Spanish Language, Level C1.1 – 6 semester credits / 12 ECTS

HUMANITIES

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Taught in English, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

All elective courses are Upper Division.

Available during both Fall and Spring semesters, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

COMMUNICATIONS

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Taught in English, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

All elective courses are Upper Division.

Available during both Fall and Spring semesters, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

ECONOMICS, POLY SCI, IR 

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Taught in English, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

All elective courses are Upper Division.

Available during both Fall and Spring semesters, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

BUSINESS, FINANCE, MARKETING

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Taught in English, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

All elective courses are Upper Division.

Available during both Fall and Spring semesters, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

STEM

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Taught in English, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

All elective courses are Upper Division.

Available during both Fall and Spring semesters, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: ELISAVA – BARCELONA SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Classes available in English & Spanish.

Additional Requirements: Open to students with or without previous Design study

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 4-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students.

Final Transcript: Issued by ELISAVA Universitat de Vic, Universitat Central de Catalunya

All students MUST have 2 additional (alternate) classes approved by their home institution, in addition to their top choices.  This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. ELISAVA will not process your registration unless you list at least 2 alternate courses plus your top choices.

LOCATION

Classes are held at ELISAVA, located in the city center of Barcelona, on the famous La Rambla and near the waterfront. ASA program housing is conveniently located in the Barcelona city center. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.

TRACK A

FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT PREVIOUS DESIGN STUDY

Students in Track A take the 3 mandatory core courses indicated below, plus 1-2 additional courses of their choosing. It is not mandatory to take Spanish language.

TRACK B

FOR STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS DESIGN STUDY

Students in Track B take any 4-5 classes of their choosing from the list below. Students in Track B must submit a Design portfolio with their application. It is not mandatory to take Spanish language.

Guidelines for Design Portfolio
    • Format: A4 or standard letter size, maximum 4 pages in a single document; pdf file. Must not exceed 2 MB. 
    • Content: Submit material that corresponds to the desired track or which highlights skills in previous coursework.  Where possible it's encouraged to share designs in pdf format as indicated above. Ideally, submit their best works and explain why those pieces were chosen. Students can provide a link to a website. However, be sure to guide the applicant on what content to view.

COURSE OFFERINGS

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

  • Design Contexts: Culture, History, Art, and Architecture – MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS IN TRACK A
    This course relates different branches of human knowledge like architecture, design, sociology, history and intending to develop a cognitive map of the world. The course analyses the basic theories and practices of art, architecture and design from the industrial revolution to the present day and discusses their social and cultural impact. Taking Barcelona as a case study, the course will provide the student with analytical and discursive tools in order to develop a global understanding of the design and its relationship with the social context from a critical and innovative point of view. The course takes advantage of the extensive resources of Barcelona, complementing the classes with visits to the city’s museums such as MNAC National Museum of Art of Catalonia), MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona), Joan Miró Foundation and the Picasso Museum, emblematic buildings by Gaudi, Mies van der Rohe and other world-class architects, among others.

  • Digital Representation Principles – MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS IN TRACK A
    The capacity of communicating through images and expressing the relevant aspects of a project, from the idea to the final proposal, is a fundamental aspect of design. This course is aimed at providing students with representation concepts and techniques that are broadly applied in design fields. Based on exercises, talks and workshop sessions, the course embraces the ability of students to define and show their ideas by learning about the options and features that Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator offer as a powerful suite specifically conceived for design professionals. Mandatory for participants to the Study Abroad program without experience in digital representation and visual narrative, the course is also recommended for those design students who want to deepen their knowledge of digital tools and learn more about the Adobe Suite. The course also approaches the basic concepts of video editing and production, as well as fundamentals of presentation techniques.

  • Advanced Principles in Design – MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS IN TRACK A
    Through demonstrations, workshops and studio sessions, this course will improve students’ creativity and knowledge regarding innovative ways of creating and doing, both traditional and contemporary. As creative minds and human beings in a constant learning process, we must understand the importance of context and the interactions between the artist/designer and the surrounding world. This course will guide students through research and project exercises, culminating in the creation of an ephemeral installation within the public space of Barcelona. Visiting and re-visiting the city will help students reach an immersive understanding driven by analysis, data visualization, sketches and presentations. Students will select the most interesting ideas and make them happen.

  • Interior Spaces
    The Interior spaces course introduces design students to the complexities of the development of the interior spaces, as well as putting them in touch with the local architecture and design culture. The course structure is designed to provide a general framework for the development of a range of projects, from small scale briefs to a larger scale proposal for a residential interior. The program provides the student with knowledge and skills in all areas of space planning, theory and concept, model-making and freehand drawing as well as communication. With active participation of the students, several practical exercises integrated within the course promote a conceptual and experimental approach to design through a hands-on learning method. It usually begins with a presentation to provide the theoretical foundation that aims to deepen the comprehension of a specific subject.

  • Typography and Graphic Design
    Graphic Design is the discipline that uses visual concepts to communicate ideas. This course aims to practice the Graphic design tools, Color, Image, Composition and Typography and the relation between them. Typography is one of the most important tools for graphic designers. Students will experiment from movable type fonts to digital typography movement. In this course students will learn how to design projects that will range from artistic and experimental calligraphy, typography, poster composition, branding, or editorial design to digital interaction. The students will also learn basic communication skills, considering that contemporary narratives require the capacity of dealing with static and dynamic images.

  • Furniture and Product Design
    This course focuses on product and furniture design, covering the entire process from conceptualization, formalization, development and pre-production of a designed object from the human, domestic or work environment. The course will analyze the social, ergonomic and aesthetic environment of the user, the method for producing the final work and its impact on the environment as a whole. As part of the development and design of products, the class will visit factories, showrooms and design boutiques and will use the school’s workshops for producing a model of a piece of furniture.

  • Retail Design and Visual Merchandising
    Retail is naturally the showplace for new ideas, new concepts and new products. As such, the store environment serves as the selling stage for the latest merchandise offerings of the day, and a tool of communication used to create a dialogue with the targeted customer. Through effective visual merchandising, the retailer communicates both the attributes of the brand and the attributes of the products offered. The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the importance of retail design and visual merchandising as an integral component of a successful retail strategy. The principles, philosophies and technologies of both, retail design and visual merchandising will be studied through exploration of the marketplace, visits, and hands-on classroom experimentation.

  • Motion Graphics and Visual Communication
    In the last years moving images have become the new graphics in the digital world. The net is full of Graphics animating fonts, illustrations and pictures that move creating the sensation of dynamism. The main goal of this subject is to introduce students to the motion graphics field and also learn visual communication as the tool to facilitate the communication of the ideas. The content will focus on Storytelling, Digital Illustration, Digital filmmaking and the Digital tools that help to build it all.

  • Design for Packaging
    This course introduces the necessary tools for conceptualizing and developing comprehensive packaging projects. Packaging is one of the most relevant branches of contemporary design not only for practical reasons, since almost all products going to the market require a package that protects them and preserves their quality, but also from a conceptual point of view, since it is the complex crossroads of highly demanding technical requirements and exciting opportunities for communicating the values of the products and their brands to the public. In this course, students will learn to communicate the attributes of a product and the placement of a brand. The goal is to understand the factors affecting production and selection of a package for a specific product, its possibilities and materials.

  • Food Design
    This course focuses on food from its origins to the present, in order to understand the complex system behind the fact of “feeding” people. The course will approach this subject from gastronomy, anthropology, history, etymology and food systems amongst other disciplines, thus the course has the aim of giving the students diverse approaches and tools to make them capable not just to understand this interdisciplinary subject but to create design objects or services in relation with food and gastronomy with sense and content.  The course will introduce students to the interaction of design, as a creative process, with food and health, as a fundamental part of the human being. 

  • Spanish Language, Level A1.1
    For students who have never taken Spanish before – Beginner I level.

  • Spanish Language, Level A1.2
    Beginner II level.  Students will be required to take a placement test, which will determine which level you are placed in.

  • Spanish Language, Level A2.1
    Elementary I level.  Students will be required to take a placement test, which will determine which level you are placed in.

  • Spanish Language, Level A2.2
    Elementary II level.  Students will be required to take a placement test, which will determine which level you are placed in.

  • Spanish Language, Level B1.1
    Low Intermediate level.  Students will be required to take a placement test, which will determine which level you are placed in.

Course offerings are subject to change.

 
 

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA (UB)

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Classes available in English & Spanish.

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-16 semester credits (24-32 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 3-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students.

Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat de Barcelona (UB)

LOCATION

Classes at Universitat de Barcelona (UB) are held Monday through Thursday at the main university campus, located in the city center of Barcelona and near the world-famous Plaça de Catalunya and Passeig de Gracia. Along the Passeig de Gracia you can find some of Barcelona’s most famous modernist architecture, including Gaudí’s Casa Mila and Casa Batlló, as well as the “Block of Discord.”

ASA program housing is conveniently located to the university. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.

HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?

If you're not going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in either:

  • 4 elective courses (total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS)

  • 5 elective courses (total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS) 

If you're going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in either:

  • 2 electives + Spanish Language for 7 U.S. credits (total 13 U.S. credits / 26 ECTS)

  • 3 electives + Spanish Language for 7 U.S. credits (total 16 U.S. credits / 32 ECTS)

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by your home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.

COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES

7 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 14 ECTS EACH

Taking Spanish Language is recommended because it will assist you greatly during your stay to learn the local language. However, it is not mandatory to take Spanish language. Language levels listed below (A1, A2, etc.) are from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Universitat de Barcelona offers 5 language levels (Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, and Proficiency) that may be further divided into additional sub-levels, depending on student demand.

Students who enroll in a Spanish language course will take a placement test after arrival. The placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in.

Beginner I Level
Spanish Language, Level A1.1 

Beginner II Level
Spanish Language, Level A1.2 

Beginner III Level
Spanish Language, Level A2

Elementary I Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.1 

Elementary II Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.2 

Intermediate I Level
Spanish Language, Level B2.1 

Intermediate II Level
Spanish Language, Level B2.2 

Advanced I Level
Spanish Language, Level C1.1 

Advanced II Level
Spanish Language, Level C1.2 

Proficiency Level (recommended for Heritage Speakers)
Spanish Language, Level C2 

ELECTIVES IN ENGLISH- FALL

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

ELECTIVES IN ENGLISH- SPRING

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

ELECTIVES IN SPANISH- FALL

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Students who sign up for courses in Spanish will take a placement test administered by UB after arrival. The results of your placement test will determine your level and which electives in Spanish you can take. The recommended Spanish level is listed next to the course titles below.

ELECTIVES IN SPANISH- SPRING

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Students who sign up for courses in Spanish will take a placement test administered by UB after arrival. The results of your placement test will determine your level and which electives in Spanish you can take. The recommended Spanish level is listed next to the course titles below.

 
 

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES AT UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA (UPF)

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Classes available in English & Spanish. Students who wish to take elective courses in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish before attending UPF (having reached at least High Intermediate level). A placement test will determine your Spanish level.

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 3-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students.

Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) 

LOCATION

Classes at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) are held at the UPF Ciutadella campus in the Barcelona city center, located near the Olympic Village and Ciutadella Park – very close to the beach. ASA program housing is conveniently located to the university. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.

HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?

If you're not going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in either:

  • 4 elective courses = total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS

  • 5 elective courses = total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS

If you're going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in:

  • A total of either 24 or 30 ECTS. Spanish Language credit values vary, so the number of courses you can take will depend on how many credits your Spanish Language class is. See credit values below.

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by your home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.

COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

ELECTIVES IN ENGLISH- FALL

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Please check the syllabus for prerequisites. You can combine courses from this program with courses from the UPF International Business Program. To view it, simply select it from the dropdown at top left.

ELECTIVES IN ENGLISH- WINTER

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Please check the syllabus for prerequisites. You can combine courses from this program with courses from the UPF International Business Program. To view it, simply select it from the dropdown at the top left.

ELECTIVES IN SPANISH- FALL

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

These are for students with a High Intermediate level of Spanish or higher. Students who wish to take electives in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish before attending UPF and must take a Spanish placement test administered by UPF. The results of your placement test will determine your Spanish level and which electives in Spanish you can take.

Please check the syllabus for prerequisites. You can combine courses from this program with courses from the UPF International Business Program. To view it, simply select it from the dropdown at top left.

ELECTIVES IN SPANISH- WINTER

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

These are for students with a High Intermediate level of Spanish or higher. Students who wish to take electives in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish before attending UPF and must take a Spanish placement test administered by UPF. The results of your placement test will determine your Spanish level and which electives in Spanish you can take.

Please check the syllabus for prerequisites. You can combine courses from this program with courses from the UPF International Business Program. To view it, simply select it from the dropdown at top left.

SPANISH LANGUAGE

Taking Spanish Language will assist you greatly during your stay, but it's not mandatory. Students who enroll in Spanish Language will take a placement test administered by UPF. The placement test will determine your Spanish level.

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AT UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA (UPF)

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Classes available in English & Spanish.

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 3-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students.

Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)

LOCATION

Classes at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) are held at the UPF Ciutadella campus in the Barcelona city center, located near the Olympic Village and Ciutadella Park – very close to the beach. ASA program housing is conveniently located to the university. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.

HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?

If you're not going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in either:

  • 4 elective courses = total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS

  • 5 elective courses = total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS

If you're going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in:

  • A total of either 24 or 30 ECTS. Spanish Language credit values vary, so the number of courses you can take will depend on how many credits your Spanish Language class is. See credit values below.

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by your home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.

COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

BUSINESS IN ENGLISH- FALL

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Please check the syllabus for prerequisites. You can combine courses from this program with courses from the UPF Interdisciplinary Program. To view it, simply select it from the dropdown at top left.

BUSINESS IN ENGLISH- WINTER

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

Please check the syllabus for prerequisites. You can combine courses from this program with courses from the UPF Interdisciplinary Program. To view it, simply select it from the dropdown at top left.

SPANISH LANGUAGE

Taking Spanish Language will assist you greatly during your stay, but it's not mandatory. Students who enroll in Spanish Language will take a placement test administered by UPF. The placement test will determine your Spanish level.

NOTE: The program end date varies by which classes you take. The posted program end date for the International Business Program is valid if you take only Business. If you take Spanish Language, you'll have a slightly different program end date. Contact ASA for details.

SEMESTER PROGRAMS: CETT-UB (SCHOOL OF TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, AND GASTRONOMY)

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Classes available in English & Spanish. 

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 4-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and international students, as well as some Spanish students.

Final Transcript: Issued by CETT-UB  

LOCATION

The CETT-UB campus is located in the Horta neighborhood, close to Mundet metro (subway) stop. Students should expect anywhere from a 30-45 minute commute by metro to reach CETT-UB from their ASA program housing.

HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?

If you're not going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in either:

  • 4 elective courses (total 12 U.S. credits / 24 ECTS)

  • 5 elective courses (total 15 U.S. credits / 30 ECTS)

If you're going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in:

  • 4 electives + Spanish Language (total 14-15 U.S. credits / 28.5 ECTS)

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have 3 alternate electives approved by your home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Ex: If you plan to take 3 electives, have 6 approved. If you plan to take 4 electives, have 7 approved. If you plan to take 5 electives, have 8 approved.

SPANISH LANGUAGE

2-3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 4.5 ECTS

Taking Spanish Language will assist you greatly during your stay, but it's not mandatory. 

Students will take a placement test after arrival, which will determine their level. Total credits earned will be 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Levels are opened according to student demand.

Elementary
Enhancing Communication in a Foreign Language – 2-3 semester credits / 4.5 ECTS

Intermediate
Enhancing Communication in a Foreign Language – 2-3 semester credits / 4.5 ECTS

Upper Intermediate
Enhancing Communication in a Foreign Language – 2-3 semester credits / 4.5 ECTS

ELECTIVES IN ENGLISH- FALL

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS

PREREQUISITES: Courses marked Year 1 or 2 generally do not have prerequisites. Courses marked Year 3 or 4 are 300- and 400-level classes for Tourism & Hospitality majors. 

ELECTIVES IN ENGLISH- SPRING

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS

PREREQUISITES: Courses marked Year 1 or 2 generally do not have prerequisites. Courses marked Year 3 or 4 are 300- and 400-level classes for Tourism & Hospitality majors. 

ELECTIVES IN SPANISH- FALL

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

These courses are for students with a High Intermediate, Advanced, or Superior level of Spanish. Students who wish to take electives in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish, having reached at least High Intermediate level. A placement test will be administered after arrival. Typically a B2 (High Intermediate) level must be achieved on the test in order to take classes in Spanish.

PREREQUISITES: Classes marked Year 1 or 2 generally do not have prerequisites. Classes marked Year 3 or 4 are 300- and 400-level classes for Tourism & Hospitality majors.

ELECTIVES IN SPANISH- SPRING

3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS EACH

These courses are for students with a High Intermediate, Advanced, or Superior level of Spanish. Students who wish to take electives in Spanish must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish, having reached at least High Intermediate level. A placement test will be administered after arrival. Typically a B2 (High Intermediate) level must be achieved on the test in order to take classes in Spanish.

PREREQUISITES: Classes marked Year 1 or 2 generally do not have prerequisites. Classes marked Year 3 or 4 are 300- and 400-level classes for Tourism & Hospitality majors.

SUMMER PROGRAM: UNIVERSITAT AUTÓNOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB)

Application Deadlines: See this page

APPLY EARLY for the best course selection. Courses are assigned on a first come, first served basis. If you are concerned about getting into a particular class, please call us at 617-327-9388 to confirm availability. 

Language Requirement: Open to all levels of Spanish. Classes available in English & Spanish.

Possible U.S. Credits: 3, 6, or 9* semester credits (6-18* ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 1, 2, or 3* courses. Classes are taken with American and other international students. (*Additional fee required)

Final Transcript: Issued by Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB)

LOCATION

Classes at Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) are held Monday through Thursday at the UAB Sant Pau Campus, located in the city center of Barcelona. The UAB Sant Pau campus is located in the beautiful and centrally located Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona, close to the world-famous Sagrada Familia cathedral.

ASA program housing is conveniently located in the Barcelona city center, close to the UAB Sant Pau Campus. It takes most students only 15-25 minutes to get to school by subway.

HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?

If you're not going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in one of the following:

  • 1 elective course = total 3 U.S. credits / 6 ECTS

  • 2 elective courses = total 6 U.S. credits / 12 ECTS

  • 3 elective courses = total 9 U.S. credits / 18 ECTS  (Additional fee required)

If you are going to take Spanish Language, you may enroll in one of the following:

  • Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits = total 3 U.S. credits / 6 ECTS

  • Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits + 1 elective = total 6 U.S. credits / 12 ECTS

  • Spanish language for 3 U.S. credits + 2 electives = total 9 U.S. credits / 18 ECTS  (Additional fee required)

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have 2 alternate courses approved by your home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. UAB will not process your registration if you do not give 2 alternates plus your top choices. Ex: If you plan to take 2 courses, you must have 4 different courses approved. Spanish Language counts as just one course selection. 

SPANISH LANGUAGE

(3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS)

Taking Spanish Language will assist you greatly during your stay, but it's not mandatory. Language levels listed below (A1, A2, etc.) are from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Beginner through Intermediate levels are offered during the Summer session.

Students who enroll in a Spanish language course will take a placement test online shortly before departure. The placement test will determine which Spanish level you are placed in.

Beginner Level
Spanish Language, Level A1 

Elementary Level
Spanish Language, Level A2 

Low Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.1 

Intermediate Level
Spanish Language, Level B1.2 

Advanced Level
Spanish Language, Level B2.2. Contact us for the syllabus.

ELECTIVE COURSES

(3 U.S. SEMESTER CREDITS / 6 ECTS)

Elective courses are taught in English and have no prerequisites, unless noted otherwise next to the course title.

All elective courses are Upper Division. 

COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

 
 

SUMMER PROGRAM: ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Application Deadlines: See this page

AACSB accredited

Language Eligibility: Open to all levels of Spanish. Classes are in English.

Possible U.S. Credits: Approximately 5-6 semester credits per 4-week session, or approximately 10-12 semester credits per 8-week session. Classes are taken with American and international students.

Final Transcript: Issued by ESADE Business School

LOCATION

Classes at ESADE Business School are held Monday through Friday at ESADE’s Creapolis Campus, located in Sant Cugat town, which is about 30 minutes away from Barcelona city center by metro (subway). ASA program housing is conveniently located near the metro, and it takes most students about 40 minutes to get to school by subway.

WHAT MAKES ESADE SPECIAL?

The ESADE Business School is a private university, founded in 1958. ESADE is the first Spanish university to be awarded AACSB accreditation as well as EQUIS and AMBA. ESADE courses are primarily project based, making for an interactive and engaging learning environment. Classes include company visits and meetings with corporate and social leaders. Past classes have visited companies such as HP, Nissan, Mango, Desigual, and others. 

HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?

The number of courses varies by session (see below). The maximum credit load is 10 ECTS per 4-week session, or 20 ECTS per 8-week session. ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit.

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have DOUBLE the number of courses approved by your home institution than you actually plan to take. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability. ESADE will not process your registration if this requirement is not met. Spanish Language counts as just one course selection.

COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  

SESSION I COURSES

SESSION I: MAY - JUNE

Courses are taught in English.

Choose 2 core courses:

SESSION II COURSES

SESSION II: JUNE - JULY

Courses are taught in English, except for Spanish Language.

Choose 1 core course:

Choose 1 elective from the 1st fortnight block:

Choose 1 elective from the 2nd fortnight block:

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