Tourism & Hospitality Management Semester Abroad in Spain
Program Overview
Study in Barcelona. Build career-ready tourism and hospitality skills. Explore business beyond the classroom.
Join ESEI International Business School for a full-semester international learning experience in one of Europe's most innovative cities. Our Tourism & Hospitality Management Semester Abroad is designed for students who want practical business knowledge, international exposure, and an unforgettable experience in Barcelona.
Study for a full semester — Fall or Spring — and immerse yourself in a complete slate of modules. You will learn from international faculty, take part in company visits and learning walks, and connect with a truly global student community.
Choose your semester
Each semester is made up of the following modules:
Fall Semester — October to February
Entrepreneurship: Mindset, Skills and Ideation.
Food & Beverages.
Customer Experience Management.
Innovation in the Hospitality Industry.
Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism.
Spring Semester — February to June
Branding and Marketing for Tourism.
Strategic Communications Management & PR.
Events and MICE Management.
Global Tourism.
Hotel Management and Operations.
Tuition fees
€4,850 per semester.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Fall
- Spring
- Business
- Hospitality
- Management
- Travel & Tourism
Updated Aug 19, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Barcelona, Spain
Fields & Subjects
- Travel & Tourism
- Hospitality
- Management
- Business
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Some college credit, no degree
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- semester: $5,613
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
- Scholarships
Refund Policy
Other
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What modules are in the Tourism & Hospitality semester?
Fall covers Entrepreneurship: Mindset, Skills and Ideation; Food & Beverages; Customer Experience Management; Innovation in the Hospitality Industry; and Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism. Spring covers Branding and Marketing for Tourism, Strategic Communications Management & PR, Events and MICE Management, Global Tourism, and Hotel Management and Operations.
Why study tourism and hospitality in Barcelona specifically?
Barcelona is a dynamic hub for tourism, business, innovation, and creative industries. Studying here gives students direct exposure to a vibrant business ecosystem, alongside company visits and learning walks that connect coursework to how the city's hospitality and tourism sector actually operates.
Do I need hotel or restaurant experience to apply?
No. No prior professional experience is required. The semester suits university students, gap-year students, recent graduates, and young professionals interested in tourism and hospitality. Modules cover both operational topics such as food and beverage and hotel operations, and strategic topics such as revenue management.
What skills will I gain from this semester?
You'll develop skills in hospitality, tourism, branding, revenue management, and guest experience. Coursework combines operations, customer experience, and commercial strategy, and is reinforced through industry-focused workshops, guest speaker sessions, and teamwork projects.
Does the semester cover events and MICE?
Yes. Events and MICE Management is a core Spring module, sitting alongside Global Tourism, Hotel Management and Operations, tourism branding, and strategic communications. Fall students study Events-adjacent topics through Customer Experience Management and Innovation in the Hospitality Industry.
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