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The Program

Professor Renata Spers - Director of International MBAs - Class
The FIA Business School International MBA is a one year full-time graduate program in business management, specially designed for a multicultural group of students from Europe, Latin America and Asia. Entirely in English, the program offers a unique perspective with an immersion in a business-oriented environment in São Paulo, Brazil's most dynamic city, in contact with other students and executives from diverse nationalities, enhancing the graduates' qualification for a successful international career.
The program is based on the successful experience of the FIA Business School International Executive MBA, created in 1992 for senior executives.
International MBA Study Trip Included:
The Silicon Valley study trip is included, and has a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. The program includes classes and company visits in the Silicon Valley.
Exchange Program
FIA offers to the students of the International MBA the exchange program with the following universities:
E.M.Lyon - Lyon / France
IPADE - Mexico City or Monterrey / Mexico
Owen/Vanderbilt - Nashville / USA
Tongji - Shanghai / China
PBS - Porto / Portugal
Videos:
Professor Bill Presada reveals why he likes to teach at FIA
Professor Roberto Dumas Damas tell us how is a class at FIA
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The Business School

FIA Business School Building
The FIA Business School was created in 1980 as an initiative of the professors from the Business Studies Department of the University of São Paulo.
With research in the most diverse areas of management, FIA Business School pioneered Executive MBA programs in Brazil, becoming one of Latin America's top ranked business schools, and considered one of the best Executive MBA institutions in the world by the Financial Times from 2005 to 2012. Over 5.000 executives have graduated from the MBA programs, most of them with outstanding job placements. And because the world of business is all about results, FIA Business School is about bringing out it's students' capacity for questioning, enhancing and implementing their knowledge in an increasingly competitive market.
Other interesting links:
Management Education in Brazil: Innovation with a Focus on the Future
Academic Coordinator Prof. Samantha tell us about the course
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Entry Requirements

The Library
The class profile will be constituted by students from Brazil and from overseas, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience. The target is to compose a class formed by a mix of students from Europe, Asia and the Americas. All teaching will be in English and each group is formed by up to 30 participants selected by a commission that analyses the profiles individually according to the following criteria:
- Relevant higher education degree.
- Advanced level of English demonstrated by Toefl or other equivalent test.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Recommendations by sponsors, faculty or employers.
- Time availability and motivation.
- GMAT results may be required upon criteria from the Coordination
Application Procedure
Application via the school's website
You may also contact our Admission team on the phone: +55 (11) 3732-3520 or 3732-3527 | [email protected]
Upon receiving the application, the school staff will contact applicants and require their CVs and send them an application questionnaire. Both will be analysed and taken into consideration. The final step is an interview with the coordinators (in person or over some the phone or other means of communication). Additional support for the application such as GMAT results and recommendation letters may be required by the Coordination at this point.
Tuition and Fees
Investment
The tuition for the International MBA Accelerated is R$ 77.200,00 (Brazilian Reais). This amount includes all tuition, orientation, internship search support, and class cases and materials. Textbooks, meals, local and international trips and hotels or extra language classes are not included.
Financial Aid
Financing & Financial Aid
• Students with a GMAT score equal or above 650 will receive a 10% scholarship grant.
• Students from emerging countries who are approved in the selection process and demonstrate a financial need may receive an additional 25% grant.
• Payment terms may be financed based on merit and individual needs assessment.
Please consult the school to learn more details about tuition fees at [email protected]
Student Life
- All academic material is provided on loan from the library or on electronic format.
- A one week study tour in the USA included in the program (Hotel and airline paid by students)
- Optional portuguese language classes are provided
- PC workstations
- Academics events at the University of São Paulo are available
- Cafeteria and restaurant available on campus
- Strong Social Volunteer Program in social projects
Programs at FIA
Full-Time
- Students have a one-week international immersion, with innovation and creativity classes at UC Berkeley and Stanford University and company visits in Silicon Valley (San José, California).
- The program runs for 2 semesters at the FIA campus, and 6 months at the Porto Business School campus.
- FIA offers to the students of the International MBA the exchange program with the following universities:
- E.M.Lyon – Lyon / France
- SDA Bocconi – Milan/Italy
- PBS – Porto/Portugal
- IPADE – Mexico City or Monterrey / Mexico
- Owen/Vanderbilt – Nashville / USA
- Tongji – Shangai / China
- The International MBA students have a one-week international immersion, with innovation and creativity classes at UC Berkeley and Stanford University and company visits at Silicon Valley (San José, California).
- Participants get two MBA Diplomas awarded by Porto Business School and FIA.
Part-Time
- Students will take their final courses in four, 9-day intensive residencies at the four participating schools in Canada, Brazil, Mexico and USA.
Executive MBA
- Classes take place every two weeks on Fridays (from 2 pm to 8 pm) and Saturdays (from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm).
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The Application Tracker tool lets you track and display the status of your MBA applications online, and helps you connect with others interested in the same programs. Add a program to your personal Application Tracker watch list by clicking on the "Follow" button displayed on every business school listing. See the activities of all the schools you have followed by going to Application Tracker. You can view and edit your Application Tracker status anytime in your account. The Application Tracker tool lets you track and display the status of your MBA applications online.
Programs at FIA
Full-Time
- Students have a one-week international immersion, with innovation and creativity classes at UC Berkeley and Stanford University and company visits in Silicon Valley (San José, California).
- The program runs for 2 semesters at the FIA campus, and 6 months at the Porto Business School campus.
- FIA offers to the students of the International MBA the exchange program with the following universities:
- E.M.Lyon – Lyon / France
- SDA Bocconi – Milan/Italy
- PBS – Porto/Portugal
- IPADE – Mexico City or Monterrey / Mexico
- Owen/Vanderbilt – Nashville / USA
- Tongji – Shangai / China
- The International MBA students have a one-week international immersion, with innovation and creativity classes at UC Berkeley and Stanford University and company visits at Silicon Valley (San José, California).
- Participants get two MBA Diplomas awarded by Porto Business School and FIA.
Part-Time
- Students will take their final courses in four, 9-day intensive residencies at the four participating schools in Canada, Brazil, Mexico and USA.
Executive MBA
- Classes take place every two weeks on Fridays (from 2 pm to 8 pm) and Saturdays (from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm).
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Related Articles
View All ArticlesLatin America Holds its Own as an MBA Study Destination
Overseas students want to gain a deeper understanding of the local business climate and customs, but the economic and political environments are challenging
MBAs in Latin America: Connecting with Emerging Markets in Brazil, Mexico, and Beyond
The region has been booming; here’s how Latin America’s MBA programs are enabling both international students and locals to engage globally
MBA Programs in Emerging Markets: Brazil
Breakneck economic growth is drawing international students to Brazil for business school. What can they expect?
Application Tracker - FIA
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lovink | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
Kaleemulla... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
sachinbole | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
The Application Tracker tool lets you track and display the status of your MBA applications online, and helps you connect with others interested in the same programs. Add a program to your personal Application Tracker watch list by clicking on the "Follow" button displayed on every business school listing. See the activities of all the schools you have followed by going to Application Tracker. You can view and edit your Application Tracker status anytime in your account. The Application Tracker tool lets you track and display the status of your MBA applications online.
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School News Mar 28, 2018
The 52nd intake of International Executive MBA started this weekend! For more on our MBAs: https://goo.gl/pBqPra >more
School News Mar 21, 2018
Check out our International Executive MBA's "final-class-thoughts" as he reflects on his tprogram at FIA and contemplates what lays ahead. >more
School News Mar 15, 2018
Our March 2018 intake of the multicultural International MBA began this Friday! For more on our MBAs: https://goo.gl/ZjLECX >more
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Check out our director's impressions and lessons learned from the India Study Trip in Feb 2018! For more on our MBAs: https://goo.gl/jaAwFU >more
School News Feb 22, 2018
Check out our HR and Culture Faculty's interview to Warwick on Management in Latin America. For more on our MBAs: https://goo.gl/XPmvUV >more
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