Brazil Elective (20 Evening MBA Participants)

Open to Full-time MBAs on space available basis

2011 Dates: May2 - 6

1 week - FundacaoGetulio Vargas (FGV) located inRio de Janeiro. This program is an intensive one-week course taught in English at the FundacaoGetulio School. Class time is divided into modules that analyze diverse components of global business challenges and strategies.

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2011 Dates: May2 - 6

Students are responsible for all transportation, hotels and meals. FGV will be reserve a block of hotel rooms; you will be notified post registration of the hotel & deadlines for booking your reservation.

All paperwork, including visa, and flight info., due by March 20th.

There is no drop/add post 3/26/10. Tuition will be charged post 3/26/10 drops. Grade will be Withdrawl/Failure. $300 Internaitonal Study Fee will be non refundable.

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Brazil FAQ's

What airport will I fly into/out of?

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Airport code: GIG

When should I arrive in Rio de Janeiro? When should I depart?

ARRIVE: We recommend that you arrive on the Sunday before classes begin.

DEPART: Your class will end on Friday, so you should not book a flight that would require you to be at the airport before 5pm.

What are my expenses?

You are responsible for airfare, hotel costs, ground transportation(except transporation to and from company visits), meals, and misc expenses. You are also responsible for paying for your Visa and any associated fees.

What additional paperwork do I need to complete?

You must complete and upload the following documents:

  • Travel Registration
  • Flight Information
  • Emergency Contact
  • Risk Waiver
  • Photocopy of passport
  • International SOS (ISOS)

Allof the necessary forms and upload links can be found on the Required Forms page. FVG also requires you to complete theirregistration form , submit a copy of your passport andtwo 3cm x 4cm photos.

Where will we be staying?

An FGV staff generallyarranges with a hotel for ablock of rooms at a discounted rate. In the past, students have stayed at Hotel Everest ( and hotel Praia Ipanema ( The lower priced hotels are not always in great areas,not always safe, and you would not be able to walk anywhere even in groups once it's dusk so we do advise students to stay in the same hotel asagreed upon. You areresponsible for making yourown hotel reservation.

Will a member of the Evening MBA Staff be with us on the trip?

Yes!Amy Bentleywill be traveling with you to Rio de Janeiro.She will be able to help you work with the staff at FGV and address any other concerns you may have.

What is the itinerary? Will there be any planned activities outside of class?

Class begins on Monday, and you should plan to be in class Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. FGV will be arranging company visits during those times as well.

What should I wear to class? Company visits?

Dress for class and company visits is generally business casual. Be sure to check the weather forBrazil as the seasons there are generally opposite from what they are here.

Are there specific safety concerns in Brazil?

General safety should be a concern for anyone traveling to/in Brazil. You are not a citizen of that country, so remember that you do not have the same rights as you do at home. Do not go out alone, and be aware of overly friendly locals. Never walk anywhere at night, even in a group.