English and Portugese

International Business in the Latin American context continues to drive innovation and discussion as economic and political factors evolve on a daily. Led by surging growth in international trade with Mexico and Chile, U.S. businesses are challenged to find new ways to sustain this growth while meeting the diverse demands of populations both north and south. Studying in Brazil, a nation currently among the top 15 US trade partners, will allow you to meet these challenges head-on with a diverse student-peer group from around the world.

FGV is the largest private business school in Latin America and allows students the opportunity to explore business topics in the dynamic Brazilian context. As a pioneer of business administration education in Brazil, FGV will immerse you in a premier environment of teaching, research, and consulting in the country.

FGV is located in São Paulo, the largest capital city in South America and a major economic and cultural center of the region. In addition to the wealth of museums and historical sites within city limits, close proximity to some of the world’s most impressive beaches draws an eclectic and exciting mix of visitors from around the globe. Not unlike New York City and other cosmopolitan centers globally, São Paulo is famous for a rich cultural and artistic life made more fascinating by the many restaurants and nightlife spots that cover the city.

Students with a strong background in Spanish and good language-learning ability would find the transition possible. Some professors allow students to do papers in English or Spanish.

Courses at FGV are offered in both English and Portuguese. Topics offered in English include:

• Global Business Management
• Managing Across Cultures
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Entrepreneurship in Brazil
• Marketing for Low Income Consumers
• Marketing in Latin America
• Development & Sustainability
• Strategy in the Latin American Context
  

Many other courses are delivered in Portuguese, however faculty often allow students to use English in papers and tests. FGV offers an intensive Portuguese language course to all participants of the exchange programs during the first few weeks of the semester.

For more information on studying in Brazil, check out the FGV Fact Sheet

You will receive 14 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5300) credits for your semester in Brazil at FGV. The semester is broken into two modules and you will need to enroll in a minimum of 7 total classes in order to be considered full-time.

The international program coordinator will assist you in finding housing in São Paulo. The university does not have on-campus housing but there are many options near campus and exchange students commonly choose to live in apartment flats close to FGV. Many flats come full-furnished with cable, 24-hour security, and other amenities.

 

Fall Semester:
Early August 2008 to Late December 2008

Spring Semester:
Early February 2009 to Mid-July 2009
Official dates to be announced

(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)

Program Fee:	Current Carlson School tuition and fees
Transportation (to and from program site):	$1,350
Documentation (passport, visa, immunization, additional health insurance):	$250
Books and Materials:	$200
Room and/or Board:	$2,000
Essential Daily Living Expenses:	$1,000
Miscellaneous:	$1,000
Total:	$5,800

*Financial Aid may be applied to study abroad programs.

• Current students enrolled in a Carlson School MBA or MA-HRIR program
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex. age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

Submit a completed application with a $50 application fee, transcript, resume, and essay by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.

Submit all applications to:
Global Immersion Semester Application
International Programs
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Avenue South, Suite 4-104
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.

Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu

Brazilian Consulate
401 North Michigan Avenue, 30th floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-464-0244
http://www.brasilemb.org/

All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.