Business and Culture in Spain
This short-term, faculty-led program explores the relationship between business and culture in Madrid and Barcelona. Through academic study and an international learning experience, students examine how history, cultural norms, and economic activity shape business practices in Spain.
The course considers Spain’s role in the European Union economy and introduces students to industries such as tourism, sports business, retail, and food and beverage. By comparing Spanish and U.S. business practices, students develop a broader understanding of international business and strengthen their cross-cultural communication skills.
Locations: Madrid and Barcelona, Spain
Travel Dates: March 5–14, 2027
Course: SOBA 290 — Business and Culture in Spain
Credits: 2 credit hours
Program Type: Faculty-led
Language of Instruction: English
Academic Levels: Undergraduate and graduate students
Minimum GPA: 2.5 for undergraduate students; 3.0 for graduate students
Students participating in the study abroad program must enroll in SOBA 290 during the spring semester.
This experience connects academic learning with the business and cultural environments of two Spanish cities.
- Two-City Perspective: Compare business practices and cultural contexts in Madrid and Barcelona, considering how each city’s history and identity influence economic activity.
- Business in Context: Explore the connections between culture and industries such as tourism, sports business, retail, and food and beverage.
- Faculty-Led Learning: Connect course concepts with an international experience guided by Stetson faculty.
- Spring Break Travel: Participate in a short-term study abroad experience as part of a spring-semester course.
Together, these features help students apply business concepts to international contexts while developing a more informed global perspective.
Tentative Agenda Includes:
- Visits to prominent businesses in Spain
- Cooking class including dinner
- Prado Museum in Madrid
- Picasso Museum in Barcelona
- Visit some of Gaudi’s iconic buildings
- Visit Sagrada Familia
Estimated Program Cost: $2,995, plus airfare
The Price Includes
- Housing
- Daily breakfast
- Two dinners
- Insurance
- In-country transportation
- Train fair between Madrid & Barcelona
All students regardles of their major are invited to apply for a School of Business Administration travel scholarship.
To participate in the program, students need to be registered for the INTL 290 course in the fall semester.
- Application and $500 nonrefundable deposit due: December 1, 2026
- Remaining program balance due: December 15, 2026
The deposit is applied toward the total program cost.
Students can begin their application through the WORLD program page.
Submit your application and $500 nonrefundable deposit by December 1, 2026. The remaining program balance is due by December 15, 2026.
Students must also enroll in SOBA 290 — Business and Culture in Spain during the spring semester.
All students regardles of their major are invited to apply for a School of Business Administration travel scholarship.
For questions about the course, program activities, or participation requirements, please contact:
Monica Mendoza, PhD
[email protected]