CIEE Business and Society Program in Sevilla, Spain

  Spain

• Seville: 
Seville (Sevilla)

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall 14 weeks: early September-mid December or late January; Spring 17 weeks: early January-mid May or late June; Academic year 37 weeks: early September- mid May or late June

Description: The goals of the Business and Society program are to provide students with a thorough understanding of economic and business management principles practiced within Spain and the European Union and to solidify students' Spanish business vocabulary and language skills. These goals are achieved through specialized business and language coursework, related company visits, internships, a conversational exchange program, homestays, and independent study options.

Academic Program
Established in 1986, the Business and Society program offers students at the advanced language level the opportunity to solidify their Spanish language skills while gaining an understanding of economic and business management in Spain and the European Union through a combination of coursework, related lectures, internships, and company visits. In addition, students have the opportunity to directly enroll in regular university courses.

Online Placement Exam
Prior to arrival in Seville, all students take the CIEE online placement exam. It is very important that all students take this exam during the scheduled exam dates. The purpose of this exam is to determine the student's level of Spanish so that he or she may be placed in appropriate language courses. Students should take this exam seriously as placement in many upper level courses depends upon a high online placement exam score.

Academic Culture
All Business and Society courses (SEBS) are held at the Universidad de Sevilla's School of Economics and Business. Students may also choose to take one or more regular University courses at the School of Economics and Business or at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide with Spaniards.

CIEE Study Center courses offered during the fall semester finish before Christmas. While CIEE students may request permission for early exams, CIEE does not guarantee approval of such requests by the University. The normal exam period in Spain is January for fall classes and late June/early July for spring classes.

At the end of the fall semester, academic year students have a break for the late December and early January holidays celebrated in Spain, and are not required to repeat the Intensive Session in January. Students who are enrolled in regular University classes must be back in Seville by the 6th of January to continue with their classes and to take their final exams. Students who choose to take the advanced literature class during the spring semester intensive session must be back in Seville by the third week of January. All other academic year students must be back the first week of February. If an academic year student does not take a course during the spring intensive session, then he or she must take five classes during the semester.

During the spring semester, two vacation periods take place: Semana Santa and Feria de Abril. The dates are not fixed, but students are normally free the week before Easter (Holy Week) and then again for one week approximately two weeks after Easter.

While extracurricular activities and personal travel contribute greatly to students' overall experience, attendance is mandatory for both classes and required events. Early departure for or late return from vacation is not allowed. Any extended travel should take place prior to the start of the program, during the vacation periods, or upon completion of the program.

Highlights:

• Perfect combination of courses for business-related majors with a Spanish minor and Spanish majors with a business-related minor
  
• Company visits focused on business in Spain and the European Union
  
• Internships for credit in major companies; gain practical work experience in a non-American business environment
  
• Ability to take courses with Spanish students working on degrees in business administration, marketing, and economics

Immersion
Intercambios
A conversation exchange program with native Spanish students is an important part of the program. Intercambios give students the chance to practice what they are learning in the language courses, as well as help them become more integrated into Spanish student life, and Sevillano life and culture.

Tertulia Series and Personal Development Workshops
Every semester, CIEE staff organize a series of informal lectures and workshops dedicated to personal development while living abroad. Staff organizes workshops dealing with a variety of themes such as culture shock, dating across cultures, eating well, stress management, organizational skills, and re-entry at the end of the semester.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing

Experience Required: yes

* Overall GPA 2.75
* 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
* 3 semesters of micro- or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for more details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.

Year Founded: 1947