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Program Overview

Usher in the new year with travel, learning, and cultural immersion in Barcelona, a cosmopolitan city and a global hub. The winter study abroad program of IFSA takes you to the capital of Catalonia, where you’ll take a three-week course and participate in a range of activities.

The Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self course equips you with the expertise and tools to excel in your future career in this field. Learn to come up with social media marketing plans that coordinate with overall marketing efforts and, ultimately, achieve business goals. The combination of hands-on exercises and case studies helps you gain a deep understanding of social media platforms and best practices. This course emphasizes diversity, ethics, and social listening.

Classes are taught in English, so proficiency in Spanish isn’t required. The minimum GPA for consideration is 2.00. Apply by October 15th!

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Program Highlights

Fulfill a social science requirement or an elective with the three-week, for-credit Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self class.
Have no shortage of fun things to do and places to see while staying in Barcelona for three weeks!
Discover the role of social media marketing in Barcelona’s international profile during weekly co-curricular activities outside the classroom.
Explore the gastronomy in Cataluña and Spain through discussions, visits to markets, and a cooking class.
Visit renowned attractions, such as La Rambla and Park Güell, or wander off to hidden side streets and discover charming cafés.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Course Materials
Emergency Support
Academic Credit
Transcript Fees

Program Details

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Locations

  • Barcelona, Spain

Fields & Subjects

  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
  • Terms Available
  • Winter

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Canadian
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Transcript

Age Requirement

18-30

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $4,725

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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Austin LindseyMarch 2023

Semester in Barcelona

Hi, I studied abroad with IFSA in their Barcelona program. I had an amazing time. I was able to take classes through my program as well as through the prestigious ESCI business school. Through this program I was able to make many friends from around the world through my program. The living conditions were great, I had my own room in the Gothic Quarter that allowed me to really immerse myself in the culture. The program director Sandra was phenomenal, she always made sure we had everything we needed and provided a great immersive experience. We had several nice excursions with a weekend trip to Sevilla. Overall I had an amazing time. The only bad part was that my cohort was quite small, only 11 students. This could be a bad thing for some people, but I was able to make friends in my classes so it was not a downside for me. Thanks for reading :)

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2025 Finalist - Innovative Student Video
2025 Finalist - Innovative Study Abroad Program
2025 Finalist - Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Sustainability
Innovative Student Video 2023 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022
Innovative Technology 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
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