Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America and the seventh largest economy in the world. São Paulo is the finance and business capital of Brazil. More and more businesses are setting up offices in São Paulo; in 2011, more than 10 million foreign people visited the city—most for business purposes. Although most South American countries are Spanish-speaking, 51 percent of South Americans speak Portuguese, and nearly all Portuguese speakers reside in Brazil, known for its friendly people, natural beauty, and its popular Rio de Janeiro.
Since 1954, FGV has been preparing more than just professionals; it has been preparing citizens with a strong knowledge to cope with the challenges of a constantly changing world. The FGV faculty consists of approximately six hundred professors and collaborators in executive education programs, with a strong academic and professional background.
DATES
Winter: CANCELLED
Fall: August–December 2022 (approx)
HOUSING
Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. No on-campus housing is available. The Global Business Center, along with the host institution, may help with finding appropriate housing.
COURSES
Courses are available in both English and Portuguese. A broad spectrum of business classes is offered. This program is designed for business majors and only select business courses are guaranteed to transfer. Many courses will count for Marriott School courses and toward the Global Business Certificate. Many courses feature learning experiences designed to actively involve students with the people, history, arts, attitudes, and traditions of Brazil.
All courses must be pre-approved before the trip by the Marriott School’s Whitmore Global Business Center. For a list of courses available at FGV, please visit the GBC (360 TNRB).
COST
$3,000 (approx)
Students need to pay the $35 ISP application fee and BYU tuition (cost is higher for graduate and non-Latter-day-Saint tuition). Students will be exempt from FGV tuition but will still need to pay regular BYU tuition. BYU tuition payment plans and scholarships are still applicable.
Students will be responsible for their airfare to and from Brazil, visa fees, ground transportation, accommodations, meals, and any other educational and personal expenses incurred during the program.
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airfare reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.
BYU Travel
280 HRCB | (801) 422-6293 | travel@byu.edu
PREPARATION
Students must be 18 years of age or older.
Students should be business majors or minors. Some exceptions are made. Please visit the GBC (360 TNRB) for additional information.
All students are expected to register for a half (0.5) credit, pre-departure preparation class that will be held during second block. Contact the GBC (360 TNRB) for more information.
All participants are required to show proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) at least two weeks prior to departure.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.
Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a study abroad scholarship.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.
Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/student/scholarships).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must be adults 18 years of age or older. Students should be business majors or minors.
Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply.
Applicants should e-mail business_studyabroad@byu.edu when application is finished to set up an interview.
Deadlines: Winter: 15 October 2021; Fall: 14 February 2022
FACULTY
The Student Exchange Program (SEP) is an independent international experience. SEP is individual students immersing themselves with local and international students on a foreign campus for a semester independent of any BYU professor or other BYU students.
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students should refrain from scheduling late arrivals to host country.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
Global Business Center
(801) 422-7599
business_studyabroad@byu.edu
gbc.byu.edu
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
