Brazil’s population of 202 million is the fifth largest in the world, representing nearly 3% of global consumers. At the same time, Brazil has the highest per capita income of any of the BRICS, with more than half of its population defined as middle-class, earning between $11,500 and $29,000 per year. Brazil is also a traditional leader among emerging markets. A BRICS member, it is now considered by many multinational companies as an essential market for truly global businesses.
That said, it's easy to understand the importance of studying business and economics in Brazil. With our Business & Economics program we will provide participants an efficient panorama of the Brazilian market. To this end, we developed an itinerary that combines academic activities with social, cultural and practical exercises. This way, the participants will have the chance to transform the theoretical and abstract into experimental learning whereby Brazil becomes your classroom.
The program is developed in two of the most iconic cities: São Paulo - the country’s economic capital and educational center - and Rio de Janeiro - Brazil's postcard city and front door for many of our Programs. Participants will have the opportunity to meet Brazilian professors, entrepreneurs, business leaders and have first-hand contact with innovative ideas and daily challenges.
SUGGESTED CITIES
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
RIO DE JANEIRO
Golden beaches, lush mountains, samba-fueled nightlife and spectacular soccer matches: welcome to Rio de Janeiro. But, this city is more than just spectacular views. It was the nation's capital until 1960 and has been one of the most important economic centers in the country.
Rio is home to headquarters for many multinational companies, several state and international petrochemical, mining and naval companies, in addition to the largest number of companies in the telecommunication industry - including Latin America's largest telemedia conglomarate. It's easy to understand why the city earned the famed nickname
Cidade Maravilhosa, or "Marvelous City".
SÃO PAULO
With a population of 20 million people, São Paulo is a city of impressive numbers. The city breathes business having the largest GDP in the country, and Latin America, housing more than 60% of the multinational companies established in Brazil. No wonder the metropolis is known for its fast pace, truly embodying the city's latin motto "I'm not led, I lead".
At the same time, São Paulo is a cultural melting pot having a significant number of inhabitants from multiple nationalities, from Japan to Italy. In fact the city's population represents the largest population of Japenese descendants outside of Japan and the largest population of Italians outside of Italy. This incredible diversity translates to a colorful concrete jungle, all making "Sampa" a city of endless opportunity and possibility.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
ARRIVAL: São Paulo International Airport/Transfer to the Hotel - Bem Vindo! (Welcome to Brazil!). From now on, relax and let us take care of everything to make sure you'll have an amazing experience.
- HISTORICAL CITY TOUR - Like many cities in Brazil, São Paulo was founded by Jesuit Missionaries. Between the coffee boom and wealth coming from mines in the interior of the country, São Paulo soon became the richest city and province in the nation. Railroads were built, connecting it to the other important cities. By the turn of the century important industries were making their base in São Paulo, as well as a great number of immigrants.
Day 1 - Sunday
Day 2 - Monday
Day 3 - Tuesday
Day 4 - Wednesday
- VISIT TO A BANK –
If São Paulo were a country, it could be ranked as the 36th largest economy in the world, above countries such as Chile, Singapore and Portugal. That said, it's not a surprise that three out of the five main banks have their headquarters in São Paulo.
- VISIT TO AN INDUSTRY LEADER –
São Paulo's GDP represents 11.5% of the national GDP, 36% of the production of goods and services of the state of São Paulo and 21% of the Brazilian Southeast economy.
Is this itinerary too short or too long?
We are open to adjust it in order to fit your needs!
Day 8 - Sunday
Day 5 - Thursday
- Free Time / Hotel Check-out / Transfer to the Airport
FLIGHT TO RIO DE JANEIRO/
Hotel Check-in
- VISIT TO A BRAZILIAN MULTINATIONAL COMPANY –
Having been the capital of Brazil for nearly 200 years, Rio de Janeiro is home to many national companies with international visibility.
- VISIT TO A STARTUP COMPANY –
In Brazil, there are over 10,000 companies with 'startup' profiles; in 2012 alone, they generated almost R$ 2 billion in revenue.
- HISTORICAL CITY TOUR -
As a major route of international tourism in Brazil, Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere,
Rio de Janeiro is the most internationally famous Brazilian city. Its dramatic landscape and fusion of nature and culture earned it UNESCO World Herritage status in 2012. Discover Rio's economic development from sugarcane, gold and coffee to capital city to a leading international city - host to the 2014 World Cup finals and 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
- VISIT TO CHRIST THE REDEEMER STATUE - Inaugurated in 1931, the statue is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. Trying to describe the magnitude and the beauty of this monument is useless: you need to visit to understand.
The view speaks for itself.
- VISIT TO A FAVELA -
Cantagalo is a pacified community located between Copacabana and Ipanema, full of culture, history and a beautiful view of the city. Get to know how 22% of the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro live.
- FREE TIME/BEACH TIME -
The state of Rio de Janeiro has one of the longest coastlines of Brazil, and the city itself home to some of most famous beaches in the world, Copacabana, Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca.
Day 7 - Saturday
Day 10 - Tuesday
- Free Time / Hotel Check-out
- Transfer to the Airport
RETURN FLIGHT - Tchau! We hope to see you again soon! If you loved this experience as much as we did, you'll probably understand the meaning of the portuguese word "Saudade".
Day 9 - Monday
- VISIT TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY –
Many state-owned enterprises, public foundations and federal authorities have established their headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. The city brings together key national and international groups in the shipping industry and the largest shipyard in the state and throughout Brazil. In the petrochemical/energy sector, there is a consistent arrangement of more than 700 companies, which together produce more than 80% of the energy distributed in the country.
- VISIT TO A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Fostering international trade, non-profit chamber promotes trade, industry, tourism and culture.
PRICING
CONTACT
SAFETY
Unlike other countries, most Brazilian universities do not offer accommodation on campus for students. Therefore, Campus Brasil has partnerships with several housing providers in order to provide the best option according to your students needs and the program style. We will work with you to provide high quality accommodations where you feel comfortable and at home.
Suggested accommodation for this program: 4-star hotels
- LECTURE AT A BUSINESS SCHOOL –
A Historical Picture of the Brazilian Economy
- VISIT TO THE STOCK EXCHANGE - the Stock Exchange, Commodities and Futures Exchange (BM&F Bovespa) is, by far, the largest stock exchange in South America. In 2014, the listed companies in the Bovespa hit the highest record in the history of market value: all 328 companies were worth 2.595 trillion reais.
- LECTURE AT A BUSINESS SCHOOL –
Doing Business in Brazil: A Market Overview.
- VISIT TO A MULTINATIONAL COMPANY -
São Paulo has the 10th highest GDP in the world, being home to 63% of multinational companies established in Brazil.
Day 6 - Friday
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- CASE COMPETITION:
In this activity participants will be divided into teams and will be given a challenge, according to the central theme of exchange program. The group with the best performance in the accomplishment of the task will receive an award. The case competition can be also realized with the participation of Brazilians that study or work in the sector at issue.
- EXPERIENTIAL-LEARNING:
Provides opportunities where students can apply their valuable research + classroom knowledge to contribute to advancing an organizations' goals, positively affecting change in the community.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
The program is intended for undegraduate and graduate students from the following areas: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, International Commerce, Marketing and other related disciplines. Your students don't speak Portuguese? That's not a problem! Our program is totally delivered in English, so there's no need to have any previous knowledge of our native language. Nonetheless, by the end of the trip you will no doubt have command of a few useful words.
Knowing that details make all the difference to the success of a program’s itinerary and bearing in mind that Brazil is a country of continental dimensions, Campus Brasil always works with the best mobility options, with transportation providers that offer flexibility and comfort to ensure that your group is always on time, on schedule and on point for the proposed activities. Our coordination is here to facilitate the logistics and also provide learning through Brazilian landscapes.
ACADEMICS
- LECTURES:
The most traditional way of learning. Campus Brasil works with top-notch universities (see some of them here) in order to provide the best content to the students.
All lectures are held in English.
- ORGANIZATION INTERACTIONS:
We don't want your students to spend the entire visit inside a classroom when there is a whole new world to discover outside it. The organization visits can vary from a dialogue with a senior manager, director or CEO to a half-day visit including a tour of the organization facilities. The most important part of any organization visit is that your students will be free to ask any question they want. Campus Brasil will send more information about the company to be visited including articles, videos, etc, so everybody can prepare questions.
Your students' safety is an absolute top priority. We live and work in Brazil and know how to safely navigate this vibrant country we call home. Campus Brasil offers the following safety measures:
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Pre-departure orientation - As soon as the program is confirmed, we send a document with all the tips and necessary information regarding safety, in addition to logistics and other considerations.
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Arrival orientation - On the first day we gather for a session with the group to explain the dos and don'ts while in Brazil;
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Housing - We select accommodations in safe neighborhoods where your students will be comfortable;
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Local coordinators - We provide bilingual coordinators that accompanies the group 24/7. That means they go out with the students in the evening, to make sure everybody is safe and having a great time. They also stay at the same hotel the group will be staying, so they are available for any emergency. For any group with more than 12 students, Campus Brasil provides 2 coordinators;
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Emergency number - Campus Brasil has a telephone number available 24/7;
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Safety & Crisis Management - This document is a plan that contains all for our procedures to predict risks and respond to a variety of emergency situations.
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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
- Benjamin Franklin
Our programs combine organization interactions, lectures at local universities and cultural activities. This combination aims to involve your students and provide them with a great academic experience in Brazil. Get to know more about ways they will learn:
"Campus Brasil is my favorite educational travel agency in the world, and I have worked with many. In addition to arranging top-notch company visits, business lectures and cultural activities, they also took our students to social events in the evenings. At the end of each trip, my students have not only learned how business in Brazil functions, they also go home having made close friends with the people from Campus Brasil. Campus Brasil has made planning business-oriented study abroad trips so easy that I am using them for three trips this year."
Christine Gozdziak
Assistant Dean of Business International Programs - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
