Strategic Management
Summer 2027 Dates: May 17 - June 3, 2027
Virtual classes held the week of May 10
Program Locations
Lisbon and Porto, Portugal and Barcelona, Spain
Program Highlights
- Engage in a real-world consulting project with a Spanish or Portuguese company
- Explore Barcelona, Lisbon, and Porto
- Company Visits to Leading Portuguese, Spanish, and Multinational Organizations
- Visit the world-famous La Sagrada Família Basilica
- Free time to explore independently
Faculty Leaders
Course Information
BUSN 418 (Strategic Management) or BUSN 448 (Enterprise Management)
Required Prerequisites for BUSN 418: BUSN 300, BUSN 304, BUSN 311, BUSN 323. All required prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the end of the Spring 2027 semester.
Required Prerequisites for BUSN 448: ENGL 223 and BUSN 303, each with a minimum grade of C-.
From classroom to boardroom: solve real challenges in Spain & Portugal
Take your capstone global with an unforgettable study abroad experience in Spain and Portugal. You’ll explore how companies succeed in international markets, discover the unique business culture of Europe, and see how strategy works on the ground—not just in theory. The highlight? Working as a consultant on a real project with a Spanish or Swedish company, tackling real challenges and building skills that will set you apart in your career.
Additional Information
- Accommodations
- Ground transportation
- International health insurance
- Group activities
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- Airfare
- Students are responsible for purchasing their international airfare to and from the program destination(s). Students should not purchase their flight until receiving specific instructions from the faculty leaders after December 1.
- Airfare
- Tuition (3 credits)
- In-state: $1,440
- Out-of-State: $3,171
- Travel insurance
- Most meals
- Personal expenses
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Student with a valid passport:
Students who have a current passport will need to upload an image of their passport by December 1, 2026, to their enrollment forms.
Student without a Valid Passport
Apply for or renew your passport immediately. After November 1, students must pay to expedite the application process. Do not delay beginning this process.
Passport Application and Renewal
The routine processing time is currently up to 6 weeks and expedited services is up to 3 weeks. These processing times are subject to change and can lengthen significantly. We highly recommend applying for or renewing your passport as soon as possible. Most countries require at least 6 months remaining time on your passport expiration from your intended date of departure. Example: If your passport expires on December 1, 2027, you would need to renew your passport to travel in the summer of 2027.
Each country has established entry requirements and travel restrictions set for foreign visitors and their citizens. Any country can change their regulations at any time. We encourage all students and their families to review details about the country or countries you plan to travel to and to continue monitoring the information leading up to your departure.
Travel & Entry Requirements from the U.S. State DepartmentApplication & Enrollment Forms Deadline
October 31*
*Program may fill prior to deadline due to a rolling admission process.