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FGV-EAESP - ESCOLA DE ADMINISTRAçãO DE EMPRESAS DE SãO PAULO (FUNDAçãO GETULIO VARGAS) Program Level: Undergraduate/Graduate Number of Weeks/Term: 16 |
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- Background
- Location Information
- Program Dates
- Host Institution
- Academic Information
- Academic Disciplines
- Credit Transfer Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Program Costs
- Housing and Meals
- Insurance
- Extracurricular Activities
- Climate
- VISA & Passport Information
- Your Next Steps
- Experiences of Former Students
- Contact Details
BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech (GT) has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic programs in top-notch foreign universities that are partnered with GT. As a result of immersion in a foreign academic and cultural environment, students have the maximum opportunity to learn to operate effectively in an atmosphere that is wholly different from that of GT and the U.S.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Brazil
Brazil - For hundreds of years, Brazil has symbolized the great escape into a primordial, tropical paradise, igniting the Western imagination like no other South American country. From the mad passion of Carnaval to the immensity of the dark Amazon, Brazil is a country of mythic proportions. All the while, the people of Brazil delight visitors with their energy, fantasy and joy. Brazil is not all Carnaval and Football though. It is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is the only South American country that speaks Portuguese, not Spanish. Brazil is much like the United States in that it's people are a mixture of a multitude of cultures.
São Paulo
São Paulo is the biggest city in South America and is a city comprised of immigrants and ethnic neighborhoods. An estimated 17 million people, many of them descendants of Italian and Japanese migrants, live in this plateau megalopolis. Strong industrial development and cultural diversity have provided São Paulo with the largest, most cultured and educated middle class in Brazil. These Paulistas are lively and well-informed and, though they complain about the traffic, wouldn't dream of living anywhere else. São Paulo offers the excitement and nightlife of one of the world's most dynamic places. Attractions include the baroque Teatro Municipal, Niemeyer's Edifício Copan, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) and the 16th-century Patío do Colégio. The city is southwest of Rio and you can fly from there in less than an hour or take a six-hour bus ride.
PROGRAM DATES
Fall Term: August - December
Spring Term: February - July
Academic Year: August - July
NOTE: This program is open to SENIORS in the School of Management or to MBA students. Students may participate in this program for the Fall, Spring or for a full academic year.
YEAR PROGRAM STARTED:
2000
HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Established in 1954, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo de Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-EAESP) has grown to be the largest of the schools in the Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-EAESP) system. FGV-EAESP is acclaimed to be the leading business school in South America, and is increasingly recognized as a significant global player, as confirmed by its more than 70 international strategic partners and by its highly acclaimed AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditations.
The School offers a complete range of courses for professional training at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels and has become one of the principal Brazilian centers of teaching, research, publication and consulting in the field of Business Administration.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
Subject Areas Available:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Management
Language Information
Most courses at FGV-EAESP are taught in Portuguese but there are a variety of courses that are offered in English as well.
Course Information
For detailed course information: click here Top
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Credit for courses taken as part of GT exchange programs is added as transfer credit on the GT transcript. Since it is important to know which kind of credit students will earn abroad as soon as possible, GT requires that courses be pre-approved for transfer. With a Foreign Credit Approval Form (available from OIE) in hand, and the credit transfer system information (listed below), students should submit course descriptions to the appropriate academic unit to request their approval. If taking Math classes, for example, then the student should go to the GT School of Mathematics to get permission for the courses to transfer to GT. If approved, the GT School of Mathematics signs the Foreign Credit Approval Form showing how the courses will transfer so that students will know which type of credit they should expect to receive.
For detailed credit transfer instructions click here
For the Foreign Credit Approval Form click here
CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
This information is intended for undergraduates students only. Graduate students must speak with their academic unit to to determine the acceptance of transfer credits.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
GRADING SYSTEM
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
PROGRAM COSTS
Keep in mind that you are responsible for the costs of books and supplies, health insurance, food, living expenses, and travel money, as well as pre-departure costs like your passport and visa. In general, Brazil in general is not as expensive as the United States, however São Paulo can be relatively expensive, so you will want to devise and use a budget.
The currency in Brazil is the Real (plural is Reais). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check the newspaper or click here for the most current rates.
DON"T FORGET TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! See the OIE web site for more info: click here
Following are cost estimates for one semester at FGV-EAESP that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.
In State Tuition $3,035 Out of State Tuition $3,285 GT Mandatory Fees $818 Books and Supplies $250 Administrative and/or Application fees $0 Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $650 Roundtrip Airfare $1,200 Room and Board $2,000 Additional Language Instruction $0 Mandatory Insurance $150 Total $8,103 (in state) $8,353 (out of state)
*Out-of-state students pay in state tuition, plus $250 for this exchange program.
*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing students." Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Housing
Exchange students can choose to live in apartment flats nearby FGV-EAESP. The apartment flats are fully furnished with cable TV and one bedroom and accommodate 2 people. Housekeeping and 24-hour security services are provided. Other services that the flats offer are laundry services, covered parking, room service, pool, sauna, bar, and a coffee shop. The flats are located within 10 minutes of Paulista Avenue, and a 20-minute walk to the School.
Meals
INSURANCE
Students participating in this program will be assessed $150 per semester for mandatory insurance coverage. You will be covered by T.W. Lord and Associates. For detailed information about this insurance plan, go to click here. This cost is included in the above cost estimates for the program.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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CLIMATE
There are five climatic regions in Brazil: equatorial, tropical, semiarid, highland tropical and subtropical. The seasons are the reverse of those in Europe and the United States. Sao Paulo is located on the plateau and has a mild climate with temperatures averaging 66ºF. Summer is the most festive time of year, as Brazilians escape their apartments and take to the beaches and streets. School holidays begin in mid-December and last through the Carnival, usually held in late February.
VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online: click here
As an exchange student, you will need a valid passport and a student visa. For Brazilian student visa instructions and forms click here
YOUR NEXT STEPS
To begin the process of participating in this exchange, please do the following:
EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Melissa Lee DeLara, Exchange Study Abroad Advisor
GT Office of International Education
631 Cherry Street
Savant Building, Suite 211
Atlanta, GA 30332-0284
Phone: (404)894-7475 Fax: (404)894-9682
E-mail: melissa.delara@oie.gatech.edu
OIE web site: click here
Host/Program Web Site: click here
São Paulo
Brazil
Latin America
Semester
16
12
English/Portuguese
For more info, contact OIE.
Can I go abroad while pursuing a GT degree?
GT students have many opportunities to participate in semester/exchange and study abroad programs. In an exchange program, you actually take classes with the host university's students and faculty. (In some cases, this means that you must have excellent knowledge of the local language to participate). Exchange program participants usually pay normal GT tuition and fees for each term abroad. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to GT so that you do not get behind in your studies. The application deadline for fall and academic year programs is in early February; for spring programs the deadline is in September/October.
In a study abroad program, the courses are taught by GT faculty and you register for regular GT courses. Residents pay normal matriculation fees, but do not pay ancillary fees (athletic, health, etc.). Non-residents only pay resident matriculation plus $250 ($1500 for GTL Summer/$2000 for GTL Spring/Fall) . This is a savings of over $6,000 for out-of-state students who participate in GT study abroad programs as full-time students! Deadlines for summer study abroad programs vary from early January to mid-February.
In most cases, if you are eligible for financial aid or scholarships, you can apply your grants, scholarships, and/or loans toward the expenses associated with participating in all GT programs.
GT's International Plan: More than just study abroad
Your major is participating in this new initiative!
The International Plan is an intensive, degree-long program designed to prepare GT graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the 21st century. Requirements of the program include international coursework, two terms abroad (any combination of study, research or internship abroad), proficiency in a second language, and a culminating course. Students who complete the program will have a designation on their diploma indicating completion of the degree with global competence: for example, "BS in Mechanical Engineering: International Plan." For more information or an application, contact your major advisor or OIE and visit the website: click here