During our week-long program in Brazil, NC State Jenkins graduate students will discover the beauty of one of the most biodiverse nations in the world while studying sustainability with a distinguished NC State professor! From time spent in both São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, students will discover both wild wonders and bustling metropolitan areas. Where business and biodiversity meet, Brazil is the perfect location to learn of the needs and the means to protect and preserve our planet.

This program fulfills the practicum requirement for the Master of Business Administration degree.

*This program is open to anyone with a completed undergraduate degree. See eligibility below.

Program Facts

Course	M 595: Special Topics, Business Sustainability in Emerging Markets *Counts towards the Business Sustainability Certificate *Counts towards the MBA Practicum requirement
NC State Cost	$6,300 Please see the “Costs/Scholarships” page for more details.
Dates	June 11 – June 19, 2027
Location	São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Contact	Jessica Thomas ([email protected]) Office of Global Programs, Poole ([email protected])
Applications	Applications now open. Apply today! Early Action Deadline: November 15 (recommended) Regular Deadline: February 5
Eligibility	This program is open to NCSU Graduate Students, NCSU Alumni, and Non-NCSU students. If you are an NCSU Alum or a Non-NCSU Student, please read these specific appliciation instructions.
Detailed Information	To learn about accommodations, eligibility, health & safety and logistics, please visit the PackAbroad program page.
FAQs	Learn more about our refund and withdrawal policy here. Get your general questions answered by visiting the FAQ page.

Academics

MBA 595: Sustainable Business in Emerging Markets Practicum

(3 Credits, graded)

Through a combination of pre-departure classes, in-country site visits, discussions with local business and community leaders, real-world projects and post-visit activities, students will gain insight into global and regional business sustainability issues in emerging markets, using Brazil as a case study. The course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the historic, economic and business context of the country as well as a foundational understanding of global sustainability-related business challenges, opportunities and strategies. The course includes visits to companies in Sao Paulo and Rio with a range of business models from certified B Corporations, to small social enterprises as well as large, multinational businesses. This course also counts towards the practicum requirement for the Jenkins MBA and counts towards the Business Sustainability Certificate.

Sample Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary from the Summer 2026 program.*Details are subject to change for the 2027 program. The finalized intinerary will be shared with participants as soon as possible.

You should plan to arrive in Sao Paulo on Saturday, June 12th, which means you will need to depart the US on Friday June 11. Our office is not recommending a specific flight.

Accomodations

Accommodations are factored into the program cost. Students will have shared rooms, 2 participants per room. There will be an additional costs for a single room upgrade. More details to be provided to accepted students.