BUSI 401 In Barcelona DRAFT | UNC Kenan-Flagler

There are guaranteed merit scholarships available for students admitted to BUSI 401 in Barcelona. Read more information in our ‘scholarships’ section!

Offered exclusively to Future Business Admits (FBAs) to Kenan-Flagler, BUSI 401 In Barcelona provides an opportunity to get a jumpstart on the core Business curriculum while spending a month living and learning alongside your peers in one of Europe’s most exciting cities – Barcelona, Spain. Over the span of 4 weeks, FBAs will complete BUSI 401: Management and Corporate Communication and participate in company visits and socio-cultural excursions. In 2027, we are offering two sessions of BUSI 401 in Barcelona. Given the nature of the course, this program will be capped at 24 students per session. Each session is taught by Kenan-Flagler faculty.

Session 1 will be taught by Dr. Melissa Geil, Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Corporate Communication. Session 2 will be taught by Dr. Jenna Haugen, Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Corporate Communication.

This program is hosted by CEA CAPA (formerly Barcelona SAE) The CEA CAPA Center is located in the heart of the city and coordinates a variety of field studies, museum visits, and guided reflection that closely tie the lessons to the city itself. Your Barcelona experience will consist of cultural activities to keep you exploring the local culture and a Weekly Cultural Agenda full of events so that you know what is happening throughout the city.

Shared accommodation is included and coordinated by CEA CAPA. Participants will have 24/7 support provided by CEA CAPA.

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Quick Facts & Links

Eligibility: This program is exclusively offered to Future Business Admits (FBAs) to the Undergraduate Business Program during the summer after freshman year. In the application, students will have the ability to rank their preferred session.
Language of Instruction: English
Program Dates:
Session 1: May 11th- June 3rd : Depart the United States on May 10th, arrive to Barcelona on May 11, depart Barcelona June 3rd
Session 2: June 7th- July 1st : Depart the United States on June 6th, arrive to Barcelona on June 7th, depart Barcelona July 1st

Upcoming Info Sessions:
- October 27th, 5-6 PM: Bell 1040: register here
- November 19th 6-7 PM: Bell 1040: register here
Visit the CEA CAPA website for more information on CEA CAPA.
Accessibility Resources

Application Information

Apply for a Kenan-Flagler Global Program and Global Programs scholarship through the same application system. The application will open in early November 2026 and will close in early January 2027. FBA students can access the FBA Global programs application by using their unique username and PIN that will be sent to them via email in November when applications open. Current FBA students with questions on how to access their application once they receive the email can email the FBA team at ubp_fba@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.

Program Logistics

Academics

BUSI 401 In Barcelona will be a condensed version of BUSI 401: Management and Corporate Communication with classes taking place 4 days per week, 3-4 hours per day. BUSI 401 is a required course in the business major curriculum, and also fulfills the Communication Beyond Carolina requirement of the Ideas in Action curriculum. This is an official graded Kenan-Flagler course; letter grades will be factored into your UNC GPA. The program is capped at 24 students per session to provide a personalized experience that allows for individual participation, team projects, and assignment feedback.

This program also fulfills the High-Impact Experience requirement of the Ideas In Action curriculum.

Housing

Housing is included in the program and arranged by CEA CAPA. Participants will be assigned to shared accommodation in a student residence hall or shared apartment. All program participants will be in the same residence building, and will have 24/7 emergency support provided by CEA CAPA.

Barcelona is well connected by public transport, and the city is very walkable. The typical commute in Barcelona is around 45 minutes using public transportation from your housing to the classroom; it may be a bit more or less. Most accommodations will be in double rooms with students of the same gender (biological sex). You may opt to pay a $300/month supplement for a single room (if available on a first-come, first-served basis). Please note that single rooms cannot be guaranteed.

More information about housing will be shared after students are admitted and officially enroll in the program.

Program Cost

Cashier Billed Expenses*
Program Fees**	$5,950
BCBS Global Solutions Medical Insurance	$50
Cashier Billed Expenses Subtotal	$6,000

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.

**Includes accommodations (including wireless internet), travel as part of the in-country program, venue rental if required, 2 group meals (welcome lunch & goodbye dinner), cultural activities as outlined on the itinerary, gratuities for guides, and a study abroad administrative fee ($700).

Out of Pocket Estimates***
Other Personal Expenses (Budget extra money for unanticipated expenses, such as any out-of-pocket costs for medical care.)
International Airfare	$1,500
Immigration Visa/Residence Permit****	$10 (US Citizens – ETIAS Visa)
Passport Application Renewal	$165
International Cellphone Plan*****	$100
Meals Not Provided by Program	$600
Travel Insurance	$100
Local Transportation Not Provided by Program	$150
Miscellaneous	$600
Out of Pocket Estimates Subtotal	$3,225

***Out-of-Pocket Estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.
****Spain is a part of the Schengen Agreement. Potentially starting at some time in 2027, U.S. citizens will be required to have the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) authorization to travel to Spain. If you are accepted into this program, you may be required to independently acquire this authorization if ETIAS launches prior to May 2027.
*****The cost of the plan varies depending on the individual cell phone provider. The program expects participants to purchase an international phone plan for emergency purposes. Wi-fi is available at student accommodations.

Total Estimated Expenses	$9,225

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer to study abroad, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw after accepting an offer must email UBP Global Programs at ubpglobal@kenan-flagler.unc.edu stating in full the reasons for the late withdrawal. Students who withdraw from UBP Global administered programs are responsible for non-recoverable costs to the provider. The cost of withdrawing can be substantial, depending on when the student withdraws as the on-the-ground provider incurs costs in preparation for the program. Your cashier’s account will be assessed an additional charge to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs have committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal, such costs may include, housing, meals, transportation, and faculty or staff compensation.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

The Undergraduate Business Program offers scholarships to support our students who wish to study abroad. Our scholarship application is embedded into our program application, and all scholarships are assessed separately from program decisions.

Students who apply for a scholarship, are accepted to the program and enroll in the program will receive an automatic $1,500 merit-based scholarship to use for program costs. This scholarship will be disbursed to the student’s ConnectCarolina account.

Students may also choose to apply for a need-based scholarship in addition to the automatic merit-based scholarship. If applying for a financial-need scholarship, the specific scholarship amount will be determined by supplemental UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid information. We strongly encourage students with demonstrated high financial need to apply for our need-based scholarships, as they can substantially cover a large portion of program costs.

Please visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid page to learn more.

Travel Documents

Do you have a valid passport? If yes, check your passport’s expiration date to ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your program’s scheduled end date. If not, you’ll need to submit a passport renewal application

Do you need to apply for a passport (first time or renew)? If yes, we recommend that you get started on your passport application right away as you’ll need time to collect documents like your birth certificate to include as part of your application. For complete instructions click here.

Will I need immigration documents? Spain is a part of the Schengen Agreement. Potentially starting at some time in 2027, U.S. citizens will be required to have the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) authorization to travel to Spain. If you are accepted into this program, you may be required to independently acquire this authorization if ETIAS launches prior to May 2027.

Attend an info session to learn more!

FBA students can attend an info session to learn more about this and other Summer programs. See the Quick Facts & Links section above. If you have any additional questions, feel free to email UBP_FBA@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.

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