The Madrid Business Internship Program is offered in Spring Semesters for those who have completed six semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent. Offered in conjunction with the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, it consists of two management courses, an advanced-level Seminar on contemporary Spain, and an internship for credit. Students enroll directly in the Autónoma and have access to its facilities and services. All students have the unique opportunity to experience life in a Spanish homestay. BU Questrom School of Business students should refer to Questrom’s lists of pre-approved courses at the Universidad Autónoma before applying.
BU Abroad: Madrid's Deeper Meaning
BU Abroad: Madrid's Deeper Meaning
Requirements & Considerations
Curriculum
The program consists of two management courses, an advanced-level Seminar on contemporary Spain, and an internship for credit. Students enroll directly in the Autónoma and have access to its facilities and services.
BU Questrom School of Business students should refer to Questrom’s lists of pre-approved courses at the Universidad Autónoma before applying.
Housing & Student Services
Local Homestay
- Individual bedrooms in local family home. Each room has a bed, a desk, and some storage space. Linens are provided and washed regularly. Kitchen access is not guaranteed. Students will have the ability to reheat food.
- Board included: All meals (3 meals per day/ 7 days per week) will be provided by the host family. A packed lunch will be provided by the host family if the student is unable to commute home for lunch.
- Students may eat at the dining hall
- Host families provide laundry, internet.
- Gyms at the university and in town, but may be expensive. Students can study at the Instituto or the Autónoma. Many students study at home, as university libraries have more restricted hours than in the US.
Program Dates
- Spring Semester: early January to late May
Application Timeline
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Spring Semester
- Applications Open June 1
- Applications Deadline October 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
