seville, SPAIN

Business Summer Program and Internship - Seville, Spain

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Program Description

Participate in the FAU College of Business 6-week Business and Internship Program in Seville, Spain during 2025 first half summer term. Students can earn up to 9-credits toward their degree at FAU by taking one management course, one marketing course and an optional 3-credit internship with a local company in Spain, all under the direction of FAU CoB faculty. The program includes housing, meals, activities, site visits and 24-hour on the ground support from our local team in Spain. Knowledge of the Spanish language is not a requirement. Student will be immersed in the Spanish culture by living with a Spanish family. This program is open to all majors and interested applicants should submit an application for review as soon as possible

Apply now faculty-led application

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term Year Application Deadline
(or as space permits)		 Start Date/Check-in End Date/Check-out
Summer 2025 February 1, 2025 May 14, 2025 June 20, 2025


Program fee payment deadline: See details below in program cost section. Program fees cannot be deffered. Plan accordingly. 

Information Sheet

Open to All academic disciplines.  
Language of Instruction English
Level of Study Undergraduate 
Credit Offered FAU credits
Program Primary Subject Business Management & Marketing
Sponsoring College College of Business

 

Program Course Offerings:

  • MAN 4720: Global Strategy and Policy (3 credits) - primary course
  • MAR 4156: International Marketing (3 credits) - primary course 
  • GEB 4956: Seville, Spain Internship (3 credits)
  • MAN 4957: Management Study Abroad (3 credits)
  • MAR 4957: Marketing Study Abroad (3 credits)

Course Eligibility & Requirements:

Students participating on the program will take one marketing class and one management class. These classes will run Monday - Thursday afternoons from about 3-5pm. MAN4720 and MAR 4156 are the primary courses. If these classes do not work for you or if you have already taken those courses, you can take them as MAN4957 & MAR4957 (Management study abroad / Marketing study abroad). Speak with Kim Paulus in College of Business Student Academic Services about your particular situation. 

Additionally, the 3 credit GEB 4956 internship is optional and available to all students, regardless of Spanish language skill. The internship will run Monday - Thursday mornings from about 9:30-1pm. Internships will be tailored to your preferences, skills, and language ability. Some students will work individually at company offices, others will work in a team offsite and occasionally go into company offices. After joining this program, we will schedule a Zoom meeting with you to discuss your particular preferences and abilities.  

Program Eligibility & Requirement

  • Must have a 2.5 overall GPA at the time of application
  • Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
  • Must be eligible to take FAU courses during the study abroad program term
  • See Policies & Procedures page for more information
 

Contact a program leader for information on the academic course offerings and program itinerary. The individuals listed below will be leading the program in Spain.

For information on the study abroad application, contact the Education Abroad Advisor listed below. 
Primary Faculty Leader: Dr. Joseph Patton, jpatton6@fau.edu Brendan Richardson, Associate Director, Education Abroad

Program Leader: Dr. Marc Rhorer, mrhorer@fau.edu 

Phone number: 561-297-3227

 

Email: brichardson@fau.edu

 

Location

Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. The city is famous for its flamenco dancing and architectural designs. 

Housing

Home-stay with a Spanish family. Students will share a room with another FAU student. Some private rooms might be available but are not guaranteed. Bathrooms will be shared. Meals, laundry service, basic utilities, and WIFI access included. Housing assignments are communicated prior to arrival and are designed to match the needs and expectations of each program participant. 

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Money Matters

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information 

  • Students participating on FAU Faculty-led Programs may use eligible financial aid.
  • Program participants may be eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship
  • See additional scholarship and funding information here.

 

Program Cost

$5,997 program fee + tuition for the required program summer course(s). FAU in-state or out-of-state rates apply. 

Program fee payment deadlines: 
1ST PAYMENT:       $1,999 due 30 days from application acceptance or by February 2 (whichever comes first)
2ND PAYMENT:      $1,999 due 75 days from application acceptance or by February 16 (whichever comes first)
3RD PAYMENT:      $1,999 final balance due by March 15

Note: program fee payments cannot be deferred. Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email prior to each payment deadline. 

Program Fee Includes:

  • Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
  • International medical insurance
  • Meals offered in accommodation
  • Airport pick-up in Seville and on-site orientation
  • Group welcome meal
  • Weekly activities such as cooking class, walking tour, and Flamenco show
  • Excursions to other Spanish cities
  • Guest speakers
  • Classroom space in Seville
  • Reception and farewell event
  • Internship placement and coaching (if applicable)
  • Local transportation pass

Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed. All efforts would be made to provide a replacement activity or excursion.

Program Fee Does Not Include :

  • $200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
  • International flight
  • Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
  • Personal meals outside the family accommodation (such as at restaurants)
  • Personal spending money
  • Additional travel documenation (ETIAS travel authorization)

 

Travel Documentation, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Passport and Travel Documentation

  • A valid passport is required for all international travel. You need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
  • Review up-to-date details HERE. Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
  • Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.  
  • If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the Travel.State.Gov website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit U.S. Embassy.gov. 
  • Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required.

International Health Insurance

All FAU students participating on an FAU Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost. The 2025 Coverage plan will be available in January 2025. Participants can review the current 2024 plan HERE for reference.

Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad

Pre-departure Orientation and Meetings

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program. 

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips. 
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.