IDIS 695: Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Brazil
August 19 - August 28, 2013
3 units | Dr. Mary Furlong, Executive Professor of Entrepreneurship and Dr. Gail Kirby, Lecturer, Marketing
Course Description
During your trip to Brazil, you will visit two major cities: San Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. As the ninth largest economy in the world with an expected growth rate of 4.5% this year, your studies will focus on many areas of the booming Brazilian economy. You will study emerging segments of market growth, the role of government policy influencing the economy, the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Brazil, the challenges and opportunities for multinationals in Brazil, the emerging technology sector and the impact of global sports events (World Cup and Olympics) on the Brazilian economy. The course content will be viewed with a Silicon Valley perspective focusing on technology, media, telecommunication and biotech, and investment in the hottest sectors of growth.
Prerequisites
1) 2 semesters residence in MBA program
2) Good academic standing including a 3.0GPA
Fees
3 units tuition + $3,500 administrative fee (includes a $500 non-refundable deposit and will be charged if withdrawn from program after acceptance)
Concentration(s)
International Business
Questions
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Detailed Itinerary
Monday, Aug. 19 São Paulo
Morning Arrival & Check-in
Afternoon São Paulo city tour [optional]
Orientation
Lecture Entrepreneurship and Doing Business in Brazil
Tuesday, Aug. 20 São Paulo
Morning Company Presentations LinkedIn
Secretaria de Política Econômica
Lecture Overview of Brazilian Economy
Afternoon Business Visit Grupo Pão de Açúcar
Evening Welcome dinner
Wednesday, Aug. 21 São Paulo
Morning Business Visit Azul Linhas Aéreas
Afternoon Business Visit BMF & Bovespa
Thursday, Aug. 22 São Paulo
Morning Business Visits Arizona, Southern Cross Group
Afternoon Business Visit UNICA
Evening Networking event
Friday, Aug. 23 São Paulo
Morning Business Visit Cargill
Afternoon Flight To Rio de Janeiro
Check-in at hotel
Saturday, Aug. 24 Rio de Janeiro
Morning Rio de Janeiro city tour
Afternoon Soccer game [optional – cost covered directly by student]
Sunday, Aug. 25 Rio de Janeiro
Morning Tijuca rainforest [optional – cost covered directly by student]
Afternoon Free time in Rio de Janeiro
Monday, Aug. 26 Rio de Janeiro
Morning Business Visit Petrobras
Afternoon Business Visits Osklen, TIM
Lecture Development of the telecom sector post-privatization
Tuesday, Aug. 27 Rio de Janeiro
Morning Business Visit TV Globo
Afternoon Mini-Business Plan Competition
Evening Group farewell dinner
Wednesday, Aug. 28 Rio de Janeiro
Morning Business Visit Peixe Urbano
Afternoon Check-out & Departure
