Nexus Barcelona: 4 Weeks in Barcelona
May 30-June 21, 2012
May 30-June 27, 2012
Earn up to 12 credits in the summer while studying in one of the most amazing cities in the world: Barcelona! Acquire a solid understanding of the culture and politics of Spain and the European Union, as well as the changing economic and social environment. Forum-Nexus Study Abroad has a track record of 22 years of successful summer programs in Europe.
- Enjoy summer 2012 in cosmopolitan Barcelona
- Live and study with top students from all over the world
- 40% of Forum-Nexus students come from outside the U.S.
- Earn up to 6 credits transferable to your college or university
- Professional visits to leading Spanish and European
- Take classes with world-renowned and accessible professors
- Increase your international IQ
Join us this summer for a great month in Barcelona experiencing the local culture and economic system. Study with a very international group of students and professors and enjoy an unforgettable summer abroad!
Calendar
| Activity | Date |
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| Welcome reception | May 30, 4:00 PM |
| Optional weekend trips (Berlin and Madrid) | June 2 - 3 |
| Optional weekend trips (Prague and Paris) | June 9 - 10 |
| Optional weekend trips (Ibiza and Budapest) | June 16 - 17 |
| Farewell party and diploma ceremony for 3-week Session | June 20 |
| Flights home for 3-week Session | June 21 (at any time) |
| Optional weekend trips (Ibiza and Seville) | June 23 - 24 |
| Farewell party and diploma ceremony for 4-week Session | June 26 |
| Flights home for 4-week Session | June 27 (at any time) |
Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in Europe, with its gorgeous coastline, mountains, and museums. Barcelona is a powerful center of industry and commerce with the largest port on the Mediterranean. Students will visit several leading Spanish and multinational companies and will take classes at the campus of the AACSB-accredited IQS School of Management, part of the prestigious Ramon Llull University. There will be optional weekend trips to Berlin, Madrid, Prague, Paris, Ibiza, Budapest and Seville. On the last day of the program, there will be a festive farewell dinner and diploma ceremony featuring traditional food and music.
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All classes and professional visits are conducted in English. Classes are held at the IQS campus. The professors are highly experienced, multilingual, and cosmopolitan (Learn more about the professors here) Classes usually take place on weekday mornings.
Credit Transfer
The credits for Forum-Nexus programs are offered through our academic partnership with the IQS School of Management of the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona (AACSB accredited) and the Catholic University of Milan (Universitą Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, member of the ISEP Network).
Credit TransferCourses Offered
Please click on each of the links below for a complete list of courses offered
Course List #3 Course SyllabiIndependent Study
Students enrolled in an independent study choose a customized focus for their course (e.g. European NGOs, Entrepreneurship in Europe, Integration and Marginalization of Immigrants, The European Fashion Industry) and submit a proposal to their faculty advisor. The students earn 3 credits once they satisfy the course requirements, which usually include the preparation of a creative portfolio. We encourage the submission of multimedia portfolios including audio and video materials. Students may attend any classes or professional visits relevant to their research topic.
Auditing
Students who do not want or need to earn credits for their courses may elect to register as auditors. They attend class but are not required to take the exams or complete the course assignments.
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Professional Visits
In addition to insightful classes, students learn a great deal from a number of valuable professional visits. Based on the courses they are taking, students will visit leading companies, financial institutions, government agencies, and international organizations. Most visits include detailed discussions with officials of the companies and organizations. Each student will visit at least four companies or organizations per class. The professional visits are usually held in the afternoon. The schedule of visits has not yet been finalized.
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Barcelona-in-Depth 3 Weeks |
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| 3 credits (1 course) | US$ 4,990 |
| 6 credits (2 courses) | US$ 5,490 |
| Audit (no credits) | US$ 4,490 |
Barcelona-in-Depth 3 Weeks |
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| 3 credits (1 course) | US$ 5,490 |
| 6 credits (2 courses) | US$ 5,990 |
| Audit (no credits) | US$ 4,990 |
Fees include
- Tuition for either one or two courses (3 or 6 credits); transcripts issued by the IQS School of Management
- Accommodations in dormitories with privates bathrooms and air-conditioning (double occupancy, centrally located)
- Daily breakfast
- Professional visits
- Transportation to the professional visits
- Health insurance
- Welcome reception
- Farewell dinner
Please note the main items which are not included:
- Round trip ticket to Barcelona (from the US the average cost is US$ 600-800)
- Meals other than breakfast (estimated cost is US$20-25 per day)
- The optional weekend excursions are organized by the students themselves and typically involve:
- Round trip inter-city transportation by train or plane (average cost is US$ 80-150)
- Hotel or hostel accommodation on Saturday night in a shared room (average cost is US$ 50 per person)
- Remember that whether or not you participate in a weekend excursion you always keep your room in Barcelona for every day of the program
