CIEE Business and Culture Program in Sao Paulo, Brazil

  Brazil

• Sao Paulo: 
Sao Paulo

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Throughout the year 
Dates: Fall 17 weeks: late July-mid-December; Spring 17 weeks: mid February-late June;Academic year 49 weeks:late July-mid June;Calendar year 45 weeks:early February-mid December

Description: The Business and Culture program at the CIEE Study Center in Sao Paulo aims to help students develop skills and competency in Portuguese while studying issues related to business in Brazil and Latin America.

Academic Program
The Business and Culture program offers students interested in business and the Latin American region the opportunity to study Portuguese and business-related courses in one of the most economically important countries in the world. All coursework besides Portuguese language is part of an International Management (IPM) Diploma at FGV, a program geared to Brazilian and international students that have either completed their undergraduate degrees or are advanced undergraduate students. Academic year students, with advanced Portuguese language, may enroll in direct enrollment business courses taught in Portuguese at FGV on a case by case basis. Resident staff will work with students individually after arrival.

Academic Culture
The academic culture at FGV focuses both on theoretical learning and practical knowledge. In the classroom, students are able to debate and discuss innovative management issues, analyze case studies, and participate in role-playing exercises to better understand business principles. Each course at FGV meets for an 8-week module, and is taught in English. The normal course load is 3 courses per module plus the CIEE language course. Students should expect challenging coursework and a rigorous program of study. Under the supervision of the Academic Advisor, students may enroll in any IPM course.

FGV follows a Southern Hemisphere academic calendar: the first semester of the academic year begins in late February and finishes the first week of July; the second semester begins the first week of August and ends in mid-December.

Highlights:

• Take business courses with Brazilian and international students, taught in English
  
• Gain first-hand knowledge about business in Brazil through company visits
  
• Develop competency in Portuguese, especially for use in the business context, through Portuguese for business courses
  
• Live in São Paulo, a cultural and economic center affected by globalization, diverse ethnic heritages, and influential social movements

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing

Experience Required: yes