Liberal Arts & Business

Madrid, Spain

Available with an Internship

Liberal Arts & Business

About the Program

Choose business and liberal arts courses that align with your academic and personal interests or boost your language skills by enrolling an optional Spanish language course at the appropriate level of ability, from beginner to advanced. Courses are taught at the CEA CAPA Madrid Center and/or Universidad Antonio de Nebrija. An early-start option (available to semester students) helps you improve your Spanish language skills before the semester starts. In the summer, choose electives from a range of topics that enhance your experience living and learning in Spain's capital.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Madrid

Dates:

2/3/25 - 5/24/25

Price:

$17,695

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Still Open

Withdraw By:

12/1/24

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial
Program Participation Agreement
Complete Application

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

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Where You'll Study

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

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12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose to take courses both at the CEA CAPA Madrid Center and Universidad Antonio de Nebrija (UAN) or take all your courses at the Universidad Antonio de Nebrija (UAN).

By selecting the CEA CAPA & UAN hybrid program, you'll enroll in 2-3 CEA CAPA courses and 1-2 UAN elective or language courses. Early Start students enroll in an additional language course.

By selecting the UAN only program, you'll enroll in 4-5 elective or language courses per semester.  Please note: If you intend on taking 5 elective courses, one must be in Spanish. That is, you can take a maximum of 4 elective courses in English. Early Start students enroll in an additional language course.

In fall semester, all courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. In spring semester, language and elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits; spring Early Start language courses meet for 90 contact hours/6 credits. You may earn 12-15 credits (up to 225 contact hours). If you choose the Early Start option you may earn 15-18 credits (up to 270 contact hours) in the fall semester, or 18-21 credits (up to 315 contact hours) in the spring semester.
 
Courses may meet in the morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take a language placement exam to determine your language level. You'll be enrolled into courses based on their availability.

It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Beginner Level Course Structure

Available Levels

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH3191 Fundamental Aspects of Spanish Art 300 En 45 3
CH3261 Modern Art & Architecture in Spanish Cities 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
LM207 Intercultural Communication 300 En 45 3
PB1157 International Communication 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH2171 Spanish Civilization & Culture * 300 En 45 3
CH3021 European Studies: Culture, History & Integration * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ECO321 Trends of the Global Economy 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ECO998 International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH2161 Women's Roles in Present Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HU1172 The European Union: Culture, History and Institutions 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH3141 International Relations 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CM2124 International Trade Marketing 300 En 45 3
MK3001 Online Marketing 300 En 45 3
MK3002 Consumer Behavior 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH3612 Corporate Psychology 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
CH1001 Beginner Spanish I 100 Sp 45 3
CH3101 European Cinema: A Reflection on European Identity * 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Madrid. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
February 03
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their housing.

February 04
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

February 05
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Nebrija University (UAN) on this day.

May 23
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at UAN.

May 24
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$17,695
$17,695
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$325
$325
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$210
$378
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$735
$1,960
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$980
$1,960
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$980
$1,470
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,625 $25,288