Universidade Federal Rio Grande do Sul
UFRGS is recognized to be one of the best universities in Brazil. The School focuses on teaching business and administration through a constructivism approach, giving students the opportunity to build on concepts through class interaction and participation in various hands-on activities.
Features
UFRGS offers MIEX students a strong and focused semester on how to do business in Brazil, integrating cultural, geographical and economic aspects into the core courses. Other areas of focus include financial markets, innovation management, consumer behavior and business strategy. Students will also take part in company visits and be introduced to important industries that have a major impact on the Brazilian economy.
MSc Standard Track:
Academic semester + Project Work = UFRGS Certificate
Triple Degree Track:
Academic semester + Master Thesis + In-company/research lab experience = UFRGS MESTRADO ACADÊMICO EM ADMINISTRAÇÃO
Courses
Brazil and Geopolitics in South America (Brazilian insertion in South America; Formation and Development of MERCOSUL; International Relations in South America and Political Challenges.)
Production structure of the Brazilian Economy (Overview about Brazilian Economy History, Main Economic Sectors, and Challenges as Emerging Economy)
Brazilian Business Law (Main aspects of Brazilian Commercial Legislation and influence in Brazilian Business)
Sustainability and Consumer in Brazil (Sustainability issues in Brazil, including the producer and consumer perspectives)
Consumer Behaviour (Characteristic of Brazilian Market and buying process of Brazilian consumers)
Business Research Methods (Introduction of scientific method, science in business, decision making, data, research project, qualitative methodology, quantitative methodology, design thinking, case study, descriptive studies, data analysis)
Portuguese Language (Basics of the Portuguese language. Alphabet. Numbers. Synthase. Verbalization. Verb conjugation. Hours and time. Conversation. Writing. Listening.)
Electives
In addition, students will be involved in company visits, business seminars and workshops, andpractice their language skills through Portuguese language exercises.