Location:

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

UAlbany's summer program at Mackenzie Presbyterian University gives students the opportunity to take business-related courses in Latin America's most important financial hub: São Paulo. Through a variety of hands-on activities, in-depth lectures, and excursions to the some of the city's most important economic institutions, this program allows students to develop business competencies in the Brazilian economy (one of world's largest and fastest-growing). Founded in 1870, Mackenzie Presbyterian University is one of Brazil’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Located in heart of São Paulo (in the iconic district of Consolação), Mackenzie offers students not only the ideal academic setting, but also the optimal environment to become familiar with the vibrant culture of Brazil. Mackenzie's campus is located just minutes away from the famous Avenida Paulista (the city’s financial district), and is surrounded by some of the city’s finest restaurants, clubs and cafes.

The summer program at Mackenzie will award six credits: three credits of Portuguese Language & Brazilian Culture, and three credits of International Business and Marketing. Please visit the Course Descriptions section of this page for a more detailed syllabus for this program. Classes will be conducted in English- no prior knowledge of Portuguese is required. The International Business and Marketing course may count towards a major or minor in Globalization Studies, International Business, Marketing, Communication, or Latin American, Caribbean, & US Latino Studies (with the approval of your academic advisor). Topics for the business course include "Strategies for Sustainable Business in Brazil," "International Financial Management in Brazil," and "Economic and Environmental Law in Brazil." A variety of professors and guest lecturers from the Law, Communication, and Business departments of Mackenzie will be will be covering the content of this course.

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Setting Description:

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Cost:

Our goal is to make study abroad as affordable as possible. Please visit our website for more information.