CIEE
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Other programs of CIEE in Brazil
- Brasilia, Goias, Rio de Janeiro
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CIEE High School Abroad Program in Brazil
- Salvador
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CIEE Liberal Arts Program in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
- Salvador
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CIEE Summer Intensive Language and Culture Program in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
- Sao Paulo
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CIEE Liberal Arts Program in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Sao Paulo
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CIEE Winter Intensive Language and Culture Program in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Thailand,
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CIEE Business and Culture Program in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Brazil
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Throughout the year
Dates: Fall 17 weeks: mid July-early-December; Spring 17 weeks: early February-early July; Academic year 49 weeks:mid July-early July;Calendar year 40 weeks:early February-early December
Description:
The Business and Culture program at the CIEE Study Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil aims to help students develop skills and competency in Portuguese while giving them opportunities to study issues related to the economy and business in Brazil and Latin America. Academic Program The Business and Culture program offers students with varying levels of Portuguese language skills and interests in business and the Latin American region the opportunity to begin or continue their study of Portuguese. At the same time, they take business related courses in one of the most economically important countries in the world. All students enroll in one Portuguese language course at an appropriate level. In addition, students enroll in coursework that is part of an International Management Diploma (IPM) offered at FGV, an English-language program geared to Brazilian and international students that have either completed their undergraduate degrees or are advanced undergraduate students. Students with advanced Portuguese language may directly enroll in courses taught in Portuguese at the Escola de Administração de Empresas at FGV on a case-by-case basis. FGV staff from the international office and the CIEE Resident Staff will work with students on their course registration prior to 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 IPM course at FGV meets for an eight-week module and is taught in English. The normal course load is three to four courses per module plus the CIEE language course. Students receive an IPM Diploma when they choose to take four courses in each module. 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. Direct enrollment courses, taught in Portuguese, run on a semester-long basis. 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. Academic year students have a five-week break between fall and spring semesters. Calendar year students have a break of approximately two months.
Highlights:
- Take business courses, taught in English, with Brazillian and other international students; visit Brazillian companies
- Portuguese for Business courses available for beginner and advanced students
- Advanced students can directly enroll in business-related courses taught in Portuguese
- University located in the cultural and economic center of Sao Paulo
- Cultural activities such as visits to a samba school, a soccer match, Brazilian concerts, movies, and museums, and two weekend trips
Culture Cultural Activities and Field Trips The program includes one weekend field trip and an overnight trip in Brazil and cultural visits to sites of historical and cultural importance in São Paulo. In the past, students have visited Rio de Janeiro, Ouro Preto, or the colonial city of Paraty; the headquarters and community of the Landless Movement; Aparecida do Norte, the most famous center of devotion for the Brazilian Catholic population; and a samba school. Students have also participated in a community service project in favelas, attended concerts, Brazilian movies, museums, and soccer games (including a championship match).
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Accounting
- Business Admin. & Mngmt.
- Culture
- Economics
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- Finance
- Intensive Language
- International Relations
- Management
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- Marketing, Ad., & PR
- Portuguese
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Cost in US$: Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing
Cost Include Description:
The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include tuition, housing, two meals daily, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities (such as museum visits, theater, and dance performances), local excursions (group meals, Brazilian music performances, visit to the Japanese neighborhood of Liberdade, Avenida Paulista, and Parque do Ibirapuera), field trips (such as to Rio de Janeiro, the colonial city of Parati, the Landless movement headquarters, Aparecida do Norte, soccer games, and samba schools), admission fees to host university events, immersion activities including language partners, comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, in-country documents, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.
Experience Required: yes
Overall GPA 3.0
3 semesters of micro-or macro-economics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, or statistics
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Scholarships are Available. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Transcript
- Written Application
CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.
Year Founded: 1947
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study abroad program?
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