Vision

CSSS´ aspires to be the leading academic institution in Europe and among the best in the world. Our vision is to be globally recognized for producing graduates who are catalyst of pos-itive change, create impactful research output and contribute to the advancement of society.

Mission

CSSS’ mission is to guide and mentor students. Our academic infrastructure and industry expo-sure programS are designed to prepare our students to confidently and competently take on the globalized working environment.

Core Values

* Academic Excellence

Our courses offering, professional and academic qualifications of our faculty and staff, quality of our students and research output.

* Valuing Uniqueness

We celebrate individuality and respect diversity. We encourage multiplicity of ideas that enriches discussions and aid in making informed and sound decision.

* Welcome Inclusivity

As a community of people from diverse background, we all make it work by prac-ticing mindful mutual respect. Our culture reflects the WE, rather than the US and THEM.

* Community Engagement

We act as social actors and agents of change. We participate in public forums and academic discussions. We actively participate in activities that would better the lives of people around us.

HIREN RAVAL

Director Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

SNEHAL MEHTA

Director Chief Financial Officer (CEO)

ELIZABETH SOLIDAY - NAUI, PH. D.

Academic Director (CSSS)

I have the pleasure of welcoming you to CSSS and to present to you our programs ranging from Aviation Manage-ment, Tourism and Hospitality, Information Technology and Business Administration.

With a strong background in computer science, I know the importance of infusing our cours-es with the cut-ting-edge computer software and physical hardware. This is the reason why our courses are strongly build on exposure and use of technology. Coupled with our industry responsive teaching pedagogy, our students are assured of having the best academic instruc-tions and the most fruitful experience.

I invite you to discover all that we have to offer.

Welcome friends to our community where we combine learning with fun. My primary role is to make sure that students are actively engage in our activities in and outside of the school.

I make sure that students get the much- needed support in development and innovation through programs in marketing, outreach and communications. Let us do this together.

With great pride, I welcome you to the promising door of Castelldefels School of Social Scienc-es. CSSS is more than an educational institution. Our commitment goes beyond the delivery of excellent curriculum that ensures the preparedness of our graduates to be major players in the world stage. We ensure that our students get the best internship exposure, faculty with cred-ible academic background and strong industry pres-ence and solid support from our team.

We are opening our doors to you. Allow us to usher you to your successful future.

TheDirectors

WelcomeYou to CSSS

BARCELONAThe City Of Dreams

Barcelona, a vibrant international city, and a meeting point for pro-fes-sionals and companies alike makes it the perfect platform for the mar-riage of business and social life. Home to some of the most known and important business conventions worldwide, (Mobile World Congress, the Smart City Expo and the AutoMobile Congress).

Barcelona has indeed risen to the occasion to become one of the most important European hubs for digital start-ups encompassing the two largest and booming industries, including Retail & Tourism. With a state-of-the-art network of R&D centers (e.g. EURECAT, Parc de Re-cerca Biomèdica), technological facilities (e.g: Sincrotró Alba, Barcelona Super Computing Center), the city now is a hotspot for students, pro-fessionals and those seeking a good quality of life.

The Mediterranean city is much more than just a business center. Its culture defines everything in this metropolis, and reveals what makes Barcelona a globally unique city. It offers breathtaking views from mountains like Tibidabo or Montserrat, to subjacent pleasing beach-es. Lively and always bathed in sweet sunlight, it makes your stay on the Mediterranean enjoyable. Spanish food is recognized as one of the most consumed cuisines in the world, due to the variety it offers. Famous dishes like the pan con tomate, bravas, pintxos, pa-ella, are eas-ily available in the numerous restaurants and taverns. Besides these, there are bars, cafés, and clubs for students to enjoy. The cost of liv-ing in Barcelona is relatively nominal. The cost of rent-ing a room, using public transport, and food prices are affordable for students.

While in Barcelona you can learn Spanish, the second most popular language after English. The ability to speak Spanish will give you the advantage of communicating with the locals, and give you a com-peti-tive edge in the job market.

There are few European cities which showcase the cultur-al milieu that Barcelona has to offer. From galleries to mu-seums, there is always something new to explore at every street corner. Antoni Gaudí’s archi-tecture plays a crucial role in defining Barcelona and its sense of style and culture. Spain is a member of EU and is also a Schengen member that has EURO as official currency, common in many European countries.

Located in a valley between mon-tains abd the sea

The world is at your fingertips, all thanks to Barcelona’s easy access

to travel

Barcelona is home to some of the best nightlife in the world.

Crimes rates in this city are ex-tremely low

Why Study at CSSS?

CSSS off ers a strong blended –learning core curriculum. We deliver a balance of classroom face –to-face instruction with state of the art eLearning platform. Our faculty members are not only innovative thinkers and experienced educators, they are also the change makers in their fi eld of expertise. Our operations are managed by highly dedicated and competent academic and administrative staff .

Our school is located in the dynamic city of Barcelona, known also as the startup capital of Europe. The city’s atmosphere and activities ensure professional and personal growth. CSSS is one minute away from the famous Plaza Catalunya and picturesque Passeig de Gracia. At the cross-roads of metro, trains and buses, CSSS is at the very heart of innovation, invention and creation of knowledge and expertise.

Our students learn from our academic off erings while having a great time with our cultur-al emersion activities. This perfect blend inspires insightful self-awareness, enhance critical thinking and encourage them to be social participants. Here at CSSS, we prepare out students to be major players in the world stage.

ACHIEVING DREAMS

THROUGH

HIGHER EDUCATION

Programs

Our programs are designed to inspire students and encourage them to develop their ideas and achieve their dreams. The college offers a wide variety of programs in different catego-ries:

•Diploma Programs•Bachelor Programs•Master Programs•PhD in Business

Courses / Departments

Our courses cover wide areas in order to provide maximum scope of learning to students.

•Tourism and Hospitality•Economics•Applied Computer Science•Public Administration•Social Sciences•Health Sciences•Information Technology

Faculty

The faculty members are acclaimed academicians and successful professionals, They come from all over the world eager to share their knowledge and expertice to the students of CSSS.

They have the pedagogical skills to transfer their knowledge to the students as well as assist in the over-all development of the learning.

Teaching and Learning Strategy

To inspire and motivate our students in their studies, our physical infrastructure is specifically designed to accommodate their academic needs.

We follow learning methodologies where we adjust our teaching methods to the learning curve of the students.

Online materials are readily available, CD’s, DVD’s, and books can be found at our library. On top of it, our competent academic staff are always ready to help

Courses / Departments

The school’s career support services help students explore career directions and provide support through a number of services and resources that include:

•Double Degree•Résumé and Cover Letter Assistance•Mock Interviews•Career Fairs and Networking•Graduate Internships

On - Campus Facilities

•Smart Classrooms•eLibrary•Students support Officer•Classrooms for 25 -30 students each•Residence Assistance•Wi-fi Classrooms•Whiteboard•Projectors

•eCampus (Italy)Università degli Studi eCampus•CTH (United Kingdom)Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality•VUZF University (Bulgaria)

Affiliations

Programs Offered

Entry Level Requirements for Diploma Programs

•For diploma L-3: minimum higher secondary school or completed A level, CTH level program•For diploma L-4: minimum higher secondary school or completed A level, CTH level program

Diplomas

Diploma in Tourism Management level 3

Diploma in Tourism Management level 4

1 year (Eu € 3.500 per year /Non Eu € 4.500 per year)

Bachelors

Bachelor in Fashion and DesignBachelor in Marketing, Sales & eBusinessBachelor in International Business & FinanceBachelor in Information TechnologyBachelor in Hospitality Management

Masters

Master in Digital Marketing & Social MediaMaster in Advertising Marketing & Brand ManagementMaster in Business AdministrationMaster in Health Care ManagementMaster in Data Science and Business Analytics

1 year (Eu € 6.500 per year / Non Eu € 8. 500 per year)

PhD in Business

Master in Startup Management and EntrepreneurshipMaster in Business Administration

PhD

Online

3 years ( Eu € 5.500 per year / Non Eu € 7.000 per year)

3 years (Eu € 5.000 per year / Non Eu € 6.700 per year)

1 year ( € 5.500 )

English Course 3 and 6 months (€ 2.000 and 3.000)

Summer School

CTH

eCampus

Affi liated with

The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality(CTH) was established in 1982 as a specialist pro-fessional awarding body in the UK with a mission to focus on the training needs of new en-trants to the hospitality, travel, tourism, and culinary sectors.

•CTH has partnerships with major international employers and academic institutions.•CTH is a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies.

The eCampus University was established as a government accredited online university in 2006. It has also a well equipped campus off ering mainly three diff erent learning options: standard distance learning, an on-campus residential program, and a combined distance and residential program.

•The European Union has awarded eCampus University with an Erasmus Charter for Higher Edu-cation, a benchmark of high quality and good practices in the internationalization process of edu-cation.•eCampus university uses multimedia teaching-learning resources to ensure maximum interac-tivity, sustained by regular contributions from tutors, who take responsibility for single students as well as conduct virtual classes.•Provides opportunities to participate in seminars, theme-based study sessions, company intern-ships and apprenticeships, and cultural exchanges with other countries.•Tutors are responsible for the whole plan and vouch for the students’ achievement of the target.•A fl exible course program to meet every demand.•Placement opportunities in both Spanish and multinational companies.

VUZF UniversityVUZF University is the fi rst private university specialized in the area of fi nance, insurance and social insurance, management and marketing. The University received institutional accreditation from the Accreditation committee of National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) by Protocol № 11/27.03.2008 and program accreditation for “Economics” professional fi eld from the Standing Committee on Economic Sciences and Management with NEAA for the period of six years. In May 2014 the institutional accreditation was extended from the Accreditation committee of NEAA for the period of six years.

The university has incorporated an educational system of the quality management of training and research, which has been certifi ed by “Moody International” in accordance with the international quality standard ISO 9001:2000. In 2007 VUZF received an expanded Erasmus University Charter, which allows students to learn or practice in universities and institutions in member countries of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area.

In 2013 VUZF University received International Higher Education Accreditation by the British Ac-creditation Council (BAC) for the maximum period of 4 years. This proves that the educational pro-grams in The VUZF University cover the standards for higher education in the UK. The BAC accred-itation verifi es that in VUZF teaching and educational process as a whole, are of very high standard.

In April 2016 VUZF received program accreditation for the professional fi eld “Economics” from the Standing Committee on Economic Sciences and Management with the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, for the period of six years. At the same time, the University received pro-gram accreditation for the following doctoral programs: “Finance, insurance and social insurance” and “Accounting, control and analysis” from “Economics” professional fi eld for the period of fi ve years, from the Standing Committee on Economic Sciences and Management with NEAA.

The VUZF Advantages

Education of the new age integrating theory and practice

Interactive approach, small study groups, modern facilities

Face to face and distance learning opportunities

Up to date knowledge integrating principles of ethical behavior

An academic environment emphasizing on the students

Excellent career opportunities

Affi liated with

Campus Location

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away from Plaza Catalunya, the heart of the Barcelona

away from Plaza de la Universitat

away from Las Ramblas the most touristic place

away from Paseo de Gracia (10min by metro)

away from Ciutadella Park (12min by metro)

away from La Barceloneta, the beautiful beach of Barcelona

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Campus Location Campus Facilities

The Campus has unlimited fun activities, there are events, festivals, fiestas, and so more that students can trully enjoy. CSSS also organize activities for the students.

The location of campus it so great that after class students can spend quality time in the sun and beaches with friends and other students. The museums, galleries, theaters, and libraries are in withing armreach.

THE ENTIRE SCHOOL HAS WIRELESS CONNECTION MAKING FACILITATION EASY.

THE DESIGN IS FLEXIBLE ENOUGH SO THAT NEW TECHNOLOGIES CAN BE INCORPORATED

AS THEY DEVELOP

A DIRECT FIBER OPTICAL CONNECTION

OUR COMPUTER AND TEAM PROJECT SPACE OFFERS 24/7 ONLINE ACCESS

How can you Apply?

Go to our website: www.csss.es and fill up the application form. Immediately after receipt ofthe form, one of our agents will get in touch with you to walk you through the entire admis-sion process.

Your Personal Statement

This is the section where you tell us more about you and you should make the best use of it. Be as specific and detailed as you can. We would like to know you more, how motivated you are, your skills and your drive to finish. This way we can also find out how we can share with you the best opportunities in your field of study.

* Flexible Admissions Policy

* Mature ApplicantsWe highly encourage people of a particular age who wants to go back to school. More informa-tion is available at www.csss.es/mature

* Deferred EntryApplicants who wish to defer their entry by a year will not be at a disadvantage. Please tell us something about your plans for your gap year in your personal statement.

* Equal Opportunities PolicyThe School aims to create the conditions whereby students and staff are treated solely based on their merits, abilities, and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

How can you Apply?

Students are eligible to apply for a grant if they have been offered a place to study on afull-time course at Castelldefels School of Social Sciences in Barcelona.

Merit-based Grants

Women in Business

Based primarily on grades, academic scholarships reward students who possess strong academicgrades.Need-based GrantsNeed-based scholarships are awarded based on student or student’s parents’ finan-cial background. These scholarships are designed to aid with studies when students or their guardians are not able to afford tuition and fees.

The Women in Business Grant is for female applicants who have work or internship ex-perience or have led a team in an international environment. For this scholarship, CSSS is seeking female leaders who have experience and understand today’s global working environment. These scholarships are designed to aid with studies when students or their guardians are not able to afford tuition and fees.

Grants & Scholarships

The Accredited Disability Grant is a discretionary fund intended to help support stu-dents with disabilities who are not eligible for statutory funding.

Accredited Disability Grant

Student Support

It can be challenging to start a new life as student in a country that has a completely differenteducational system, academic surroundings, language, and culture. We at CSSS provide plenty of support for you to settle in the new environment smoothly.

The help we offer includes:

Pre-departure

•Advice on travel arrangements•Student visas•International Student Health Insurance•Financial assistance

Arrival

•Information about airport pick-up•Accommodation assistance•Assistance for home registration•Guidance to open a bank account•Help to obtain NIE number

At the Door of CSSS in Barcelona

•Orientation•Live campus tour•Introduction to social involvement•Social involvement•Opportunities to meet academics, and administrative staff and other students as well

Student Support Career Services

In association with Internship and placement recuitersInternship and placement recuiters

CSSS is really proud of its career services by assisting the students with paid internships through our partner companies. Our vision is to give good working experience merge with the study. We have a diff erent career service department that helps students in all the process.

To apply for the internship student simply need to contac the career service depart-ment and fi ll the application form.

In association with Internship and placement recuitersInternship and placement recuiters

In association with Internship and placement recuiters

•Student can go to USA on Work and Travel visa (Student also has the possibility to go with J1 Visa)•Student can go to several UK Universities. (http://kandydaci.wsiz.rzeszow.pl/en/inter-national-cooperation/double degree)

Résumé and Cover Letter Assistance

CSSS provides guidance to create a sharp resume and an individualised cover letter that displays your interest in the internship/job.

Mock Interviews

These mock sessions help the students overcome their anxiety and look at the inter-view as a mutual exchange of information. It helps build their confidence and gets them one step closer to their job.

The mock interview goes through the following three stages:

•Preparation•Mock Session•Feedback

Career Fairs and Networking

CSSS organises numerous career fairs and encourages students to attend these. The students develop good networking skills and benefit from the information they gather at the fair.

Graduate Internships

CSSS offers Academic Internship Agreement which allows students to work as an intern as part of their study programme.

The CSSS students can earn a degree from a number of well-known universities inEurope. some course also offers several double degree programmes. Upon successfulcompletion students can have the possibilities for an additional degree:

Career Services Department

ACHIEVING DREAMSTHROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION

Carrer De Balmes 7, 1st Floor,Barcelona, Spain - 08007

info@csss.es www.csss.es+34 93 116 88 21