Brazil: Business Sustainability in Emerging Markets in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
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.
Program Facts
| Course | MBA 590: Special Topics, Business Sustainability in Emerging Markets |
| NC State Cost | $4,700 Please see the “Costs/Scholarships” page for more details. |
| Dates | June 14 – 22, 2024 |
| Location | São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Contact | Jessica Thomas (jothomas@ncsu.edu) Office of Global Programs, Poole (poole_global@ncsu.edu) |
| Applications | Applications for Summer 2024 are now open. Priority deadline is November 29, 2023. Apply Here. |
| 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 590: Sustainable Business in Emerging Markets
(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.
Sample Itinerary
*for illustrative purposes only
| Saturday, June 15 | Arrival in São Paulo Orientation Session Cultural Tour of Villa Madalena and Batman Alley Welcome Dinner at a traditional Brazilian steakhouse |
| Sunday, June 16 | Meet and greet with local business leaders |
| Monday, June 17 | Visit Natura, one of Brazil’s most innovative B-Corps Visit Mãe Terra, an organic food company |
| Tuesday, June 18 | Visit Bemtevi Consulting, a social innovation consulting company Visit Blockforce, a digital services company Optional trip to Brazilian soccer match |
| Wednesday, June 19 | Fly to Rio de Janeiro Sunset at Sugar Loaf Mountain |
| Thursday, June 20 | Visit with Brazilian nonprofits Visit Rio + B, an initiative to inspire companies to awareness of their social and environmental impact |
| Friday, June 21 | Visit Christ the Redeemer statue Tour of Rio and Museum of Tomorrow |
| Saturday, June 22 | Depart from Rio de Janeiro for home |