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GUIDE TO STUDYING AND LIVING IN BRAZIL FIA – Fundação Instituto de Administração FIA Business School

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WELCOME TO FIA BUSINESS SCHOOL ! This Welcome Pack is designed to provide you with all the important information that you will need prior to starting your course at FIA Business School. Please take the time to read it through carefully. More detailed information will be available on our internal Blackboard and the School’s website. This booklet provides you with some information about what it’s like to live in São Paulo and study at the FIA International MBA Program. For any issues not covered in this material, please feel free to contact our team. We will be more than happy to assist you! We look forward to meeting you.

Best Regards,

Prof. James T. C. Wright, PhD

Associate Dean for Research

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Table of Content About FIA – Fundação Instituto de Administração ............................................................................... 7 FIA’s Educational Unit Butantã Team ................................................................................................... 10 Academics ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Academic Policies ................................................................................................................................ 15 Student Life & Resources ....................................................................................................................... 16 Wifi Account Information ..................................................................................................................... 17 FIA’s Library Resources and System ............................................................................................... 18 FEA-USP’s Library............................................................................................................................... 19 Student Web site (Portal do Aluno) ................................................................................................... 20 International Students ............................................................................................................................. 21 Documents ............................................................................................................................................ 22 About São Paulo ...................................................................................................................................... 32

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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN Welcome to all new students! You should be proud of your personal and academic accomplishments. As a student at FIA, you have much to look forward to, and we are very excited about inviting you to join our campus community. Soon you'll be making lifelong friends, delving into rich academic programs, exploring your interests through different activities, and enjoying an intense interchange with our students. We will be more than delighted to welcome you at the school. Please, keep in mind that your program is given at the Fundação Instituto de Administração – FIA campus and that you should start making preparations for your study period. Regarding accommodation, like most Brazilian schools FIA Business School does not have any accommodation facilities. However, some accommodation possibilities in this package. We are also happy to advise you on which are the most appropriate neighborhoods in São Paulo, according to your priorities and interests. Should you have any questions internationalmba@fia.com.br.

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Looking forward to welcoming you at FIA Business School!

Best regards,

Prof. James T. C. Wright, PhD

Associate Dean for Research

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ABOUT FIA – FUNDAÇÃO INSTITUTO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO Created by private initiative in 1980, this not-for-profit organization has served over 3.000 companies and developed close to 5.000 projects in its three basic fields of practice: education, consulting and research. The Profuturo – FIA Future Studies Research center provides studies on strategy market and economic trends and technology Forecasting. The Profuturo team developed and manage the international and strategy focused FIA MBAs, such as the Executive, Americas and International MBA FIA maintains three primary campuses located in dynamic and culturally diverse neighborhoods such as Butantã, Pinheiros and Vila Olímpia. Course offerings and faculty are constantly reviewed and updated, resulting in excellent rankings in business publications

HOW TO GET TO FIA – BUTANTÃ RUA JOSÉ ALVES CUNHA LIMA, 172 – BUTANTÃ.

BY CAR, FROM AVENIDA EUSÉBIO MATOSO OR FROM SANTO AMARO Cross the Eusébio Matoso bridge (or access it from Marginal Pinheiros), turn right on Av. Vital Brasil until the end, take Avenida Corifeu de Azevedo Marques until the number 3.200. Turn left at the ‘Ipiranga’ gas station and keep on the right side, you are on Rua José Alves Cunha Lima.

FROM MARGINAL TIETÊ AND FROM CASTELO BRANCO HIGHWAY Pass under the Jaguaré bridge, turn right on Avenida Nova Politécnica, and go as far as Praça Cezar Washington Alves da Proença. Turn around to the left, following the signs to Rod. Raposo Tavares, until you reach Av. Corifeu de Azevedo Marques. Go as far as number 3.200, and take a left on Rua José Alves da Cunha Lima (there is an ‘Ipiranga” Gas Station on the corner).

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT, FROM AVENIDA PAULISTA Take the subway at Consolação or Paulista station. You have to take the Yellow line (Linha 4) towards Butantã station. Exit: Av. Vital Brasil, number 334 (side on which establishments are marked with even numbers). You can take buses “Shopping Continental (8705-10)”; “Rio Pequeno (719R-10)”; or “Rio Pequeno (8707-10)”. Get off the bus on the stop after “USP’s gate 3”. You will be on Av. Corifeu 7

FIA – Fundação Instituto de Administração, São Paulo - Brazil de Azevedo Marques, around number 3200. Cross to the other side and take a left on Rua José Alves da Cunha Lima (there is an ‘Ipiranga” Gas Station on the corner). FIA is on the right side.

PARKING You can park your car at Rua Valson Lopes. Turn up on Rua José Alves da Cunha Lima, turn left and keep going until the end. Cost: R$ 10,00/day 8

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FIA’S EDUCATIONAL UNIT BUTANTÃ TEAM Professor James Wright, PhD Associate Dean for Research

Professor Renata Giovinazzo Spers, PhD Vice - Director

COURSE COORDINATION

Ana Paula G. de O. Fraga Guimarães Admissions & International Programs Manager

Daniana Santos Head of Admissions & Communication

Claudia Garcia Ivonciac Admissions and Administrative Analyst

Juliana Bauer Lomonaco Marketing Analyst

ADMISSIONS, MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL TRIPS AREAS

Ivana Franco da Silveira Administrative Supervisor - Operations & Financial Areas

Paloma Cristina da Silva Correia Administrative Area

Joseph da Silva Pavão Neto Administrative Area

ACADEMIC, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND FINANCIAL AREAS

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We are happy to attend you! Anytime you need.

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ACADEMICS PORTUGUESE CLASSES FIA offers 24 hours of free Portuguese lessons throughout the first weeks of classes. These are not mandatory but will be added to your academic transcript as an optional discipline if you attend.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS The International MBA maintains student exchange agreements with some international schools, whereby our students can attend up to one term of study at these schools, free of charge. However, as there is a limit to the number of students we can send to our partner schools (usually two), in case we have more candidates the selection is done by the coordination, based on student performance.

JULY “BREAK” During the month of July there is normally a two-week break in the class calendar. However, some extra activities may be required from students in this period.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES The Faculty of Engineering (POLI) at the University of São Paulo houses a language school that offers Portuguese lessons for foreigners. Check the info at: http://poliglotaidiomas.com/ In case you need, we can suggest Portuguese lessons in other locations in São Paulo

INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR TRIP A one-week study trip to the USA is included in your program. The estimated date is September, 2015.

STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU TAKE STEPS TO OBTAIN FROM YOUR HOME COUNTRY AN

AMERICAN

VISA, IF YOU NEED ONE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL STUDY TRIP TO THE USA

FIA – Fundação Instituto de Administração, São Paulo - Brazil Our International Executive MBA program (taught in Portuguese) has four study trips per year. Apart from the USA, other destinations are: Europe (April), China (July), and India (February). International students are welcome to join these trips, when we have available places. Ask our admissions office for the program of previous trips so that you can get to know the activities proposed in each of them. Additional tuition payment is required to take part in these trips, covering classes, visits, materials and one meal per day. In all of these international trips, international air fares, mandatory medical insurance, hotel accommodation, and other extra expenses must be met by the participant.

EUROPE

CHINA

INDIA

For further information on the schedule and cost, please contact Mrs. Ana Paula Oliveira (Admissions & International Programs Manager) at 55.11.3732.3519 or by email at anapaulao@fia.com.br.

COMPANY VISITS Throughout the year students will have the opportunity to visit some companies outside of São Paulo. These visits may include a Trip to Itaipu, the largest hydroelectric facility in the world, near the famous Iguazu Waterfalls; Brazil’s largest port and docks, in Santos, near São Paulo; a major aircraft manufacturer; a Brazilian cosmetics industry; and an ethanol distillery.

NOTE: For more updated information, please consult our website www.fia.com.br/internationalmba, or contact the MBA Program Office staff.

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ACADEMIC POLICIES

GRADES •

Papers and exercises "take home" for the International MBA are designed to enhance individual learning with research of concepts that were seen during the lessons. Therefore, it is important to perform these activities individually. For questions, you can request the help of an assistant professor who accompanied the discipline. Below we present the criteria for grading work in the International MBA:

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Grades range from 0 to 10; 7.0 is the minimum “pass” grade.

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Papers 1 to 15 days overdue will be graded to a maximum “B” (8.0 to 8.9).

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Papers 16 to 30 days overdue will be graded to a maximum "C" (7.0 and 7.9).

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After 30 days past the due date, papers will be accepted with grade "D" (below 7.0 fail). – Students who are graded “D”, need take another test, ie, presential test with

the entire discipline contents.

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STUDENT LIFE & RESOURCES As an MBA student, you will be required to make extensive use of technology for coursework and related activities. A laptop or tablet will be most useful as all the class materials will be made available for students virtually, through our Student Portal.

CAMPUS FACILITIES - All academic material is provided on loan from the library or on eletronic format. - PC workstations - Cafeteria and restaurant available on campus

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WIFI ACCOUNT INFORMATION Access points have been activated throughout the business school, as well as other locations on campus. You have received a visitor badge. Keep it until the end of your stay and use it to come in and out of the building through the turnstiles; You will receive a FIA e-mail account, where your communication will be concentrated To connect to the wifi network, locate FIA’s network and use the following password: (Login) Usuário: FIA (Password) Senha: UEB@2014*

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FIA’S LIBRARY LIBRARY RESOURCES Located at the ground floor of FIA’s building, the library is FIA’s business information center. Students have access to a collection of digital and printed business information resources for course assignments, job searches, and personal interest explorations. In addition to information resources, library users will find a variety of comfortable study and lounge spaces on the lower levels. A series of group-study rooms on the lower level may be scheduled in advance through the International MBA office staff.

The library website is your gateway to a variety of resources, including: •

Web-based business databases

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Links to thousands of full-text electronic journals, newspapers and business magazines

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Guides on where to find business information by topic (industries, marketing, international, companies, etc.)

Workstations - FIA Library workstations provide access to a wide variety of information resources on the web.

LIBRARY SYSTEM As soon as you are enrolled at the course you will receive an email to create your Login and Password to access the PORTAL DO ALUNO To access FIA’s library system, please follow these steps: -

Go to: www.fia.com.br

At the top right of the page you will see PORTAL DO ALUNO

Once there, click on “Bases Eletrônicas” on the menu, then you are ready to search whatever you need.

If you need any further help, feel free to contact our staff.

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FEA-USP’S LIBRARY The Library located in the University of São Paulo Campus at the Business School Building – widely known as FEA (Faculdade de Economia e Administração) may be used by FIA Students, by showing your FIA Identification Card.

FIA COMPUTING SERVICES - The business school is equipped with a bandwidth data infrastructure and wireless access points to handle all your business computing needs, high-speed internet connections, secure server access, an online event calendaring system to track and support your classes (online course material distribution, upto-date course announcements and grading).

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STUDENT WEB SITE (PORTAL DO ALUNO) The student internet website aims at enhancing communication between students, faculty and the International MBA academic office.

Through it you can check grades, attendance and important documents such as the classes handouts and required readings, obtain financial data and access the virtual environment. In the portal are also found information about what happens at FIA.

NOTE: As soon as you are enrolled at the course you will receive an email to create your Login and Password to access the PORTAL DO ALUNO

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

This section of the guide was prepared to help ease the hurdles that you will face when moving to a new country. In addition, you will find visa information. We are aware that everyone’s circumstances are different and that this guide is not necessarily comprehensive. We look forward to your becoming part of our vibrant community. International students play a major role here at FIA, bringing a breadth of business experiences and unique cultural perspectives to our education. Most of our International MBA students in the Full Time group are international, so you will not be adjusting to the move alone.

Please feel free to contact us, as we would really like to help you and pass on what we have learned during the relocation process. Good luck with your move, and we look forward to meeting you.

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DOCUMENTS You will have to present certain documents at FIA and they should be delivered in single copy with the original versions at the time of registration.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS : •

Original Diploma from Higher Education Course (i.e. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) – certificates or other documents will not be accepted, following regulations of the Brazilian Ministry of Education. An official translation into Portuguese will be necessary, but the school may provide it to students.

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Passport and student visa covering the whole period of the course.

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A recent 3x4 size photo (digital)

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Signed Contract – two copies in Portuguese and two copies in English (files of the contracts will be sent to approved students via email).

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Enrollment fee payment receipt

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Health insurance plan, to ensure coverage of hospital expenses, during the period of study

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Foreigner ID Card (RNE) or RNE Requisition Form delivered at Brazil’s Federal Police – to be obtained upon arrival in Brazil. Instructions on how to obtain this document are in the appendix “Foreign Registry Guide”.

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HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR VISA The Requirements are: 1. A passport, which must be valid for at least six months from the intended date of entry in Brazil. Please, bring it to the Consulate together with documents listed below. 2. Two Visa Application Forms, filled out, dated and signed by the applicant. 3. Two photographs, passport size, color, front view, no head cover, off-white plain background, taken within the last six months. Snapshots, copies and computer photos will not be accepted. 4. Copy of the enrollment document at a Brazilian educational institution and a letter conferring the applicant a grant to study in Brazil. Please indicate the length of the intended stay in Brazil and present a document stating the amount of the grant when applicable, or the amount which will be transferred to Brazil during the stay of the applicant in the country. (See item 5, below, if applicant is under 18). 5.

A notarized letter proving that applicant's parents have the sufficient means to support him/her during the school-year in Brazil.

Applicants under 18 years of age are also required to present a notarized letter from both parents authorizing this Consulate to issue them the appropriate visa.

7. Applicants over 18 years of age must present a non-criminal record statement to be obtained at the Police Department of their city of residence. 8. Proof of residence in the jurisdiction of this Consulate for at least one year. 9. A $ 40.00 “Basic visa fee” (U.S. passport holders are exempted as of May 28, 2010 on a reciprocity basis; U.S., U.K., United Arab Emirates and French passport holders are subject to “processing fee”, in reciprocity). Payments must be in U.S. Postal money order made out to the Consulate General of Brazil. Personal checks and cash will not be accepted. 10. In addition to the amounts indicated above, a non-refundable processing fee of $ 160.00 will be charged to all US passport holders in reciprocity for an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a visa to the USA. Payment must be in U.S. Postal money order made out to the Consulate General of Brazil. Personal checks and cash will not be accepted. 11. The International Immunization Certificate against yellow fever will only be required from international travelers coming from countries which pose a risk of international dissemination. Currently there are no countries posing such risk. (Please see FAQ 1402 at www.anvisa.gov.br). 23

FIA – Fundação Instituto de Administração, São Paulo - Brazil 12. Nevertheless, yellow fever vaccination is recommended if applicant intends to visit one of the following regions in Brazil: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Tocantins. 13. Proof of health insurance valid in Brazil. Please check with the local Consulate/Embassy applicable fees and procedures. Note: The official webpage for the Brazilian Foreign Relations Ministry Visa Processing System can be accessed through the link below. Available in English, Spanish, German and French, in addition to Portuguese: https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/index.jsp Notes: a) As a general rule, once all the requirements are fulfilled the visas are ready in 5 (five) business days (excluding the day when applications are received by the Consulate). Some visas (depending on the applicant's nationality or personal status) may require a longer processing time. If the Consulate is busier than usual, the processing time for visas may be extended. The Consulate does not have an expedite fee. b) Upon arrival in Brazil bearers of a student visa must register with the Brazilian Federal Police Department (Delegacia de Estrangeiros) within 30 days from the date of arrival. c) Visa applicants must set up an individual appointment to deliver the visa applications previously filled out online. The scheduling page offers you options of dates and time slots. If the desired date and/or slot is not available, select another date and/or time slot.

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HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR RNE (REGISTRO NACIONAL DE ESTRANGEIRO )

* RNE is the Foreigner’s Identity Card. All Brazilians and foreigners staying for more than 30 days in Brazil must carry a Brazilian ID. We are sending you instructions on how to obtain this document, explaining all the bureaucratic proceedings, on a separate file you will receive together with this brochure. ***CHECK THE ATTACHEMENT IN THE END OF THE DOCUMENT

HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR CPF (CADASTRO DE PESSOA FÍSICA)

* The CPF is a Revenue Reference Number, which is required for financial transactions in Brazil. Anyone staying over 20 days should have one.

Go to Receita Federal with the following documents:

1) Identification Document valid in your country of origin or RNE or passport or RNE Protocol with your registration details. Note: The identification documents presented by foreigners do not need to mention the name of Father and Mother. It must be valid in your country of residence and must have a sworn translation. You can also apply for a CPF card at Banco do Brazil, Caixa Econômica or Correios, by paying a R$ 5,70 fee. At Governmental Entities and Brazilian diplomatic representations abroad, this service is free.

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STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN All students are required, as a condition of enrollment, to have major medical health insurance that will cover hospitalization and other care.

HOUSING FIA does not provide housing services. Below you will find some suggestions; some of the places have received our students before. If you want to live in other areas of São Paulo, our staff is most willing to give you tips and ideas of which areas would be more suitable, according to your interests and needs.

LODGINGS NEAR FIA Marisa & Walter rent rooms for FIA and USP students Email: rep231@gmail.com | Phone: + 55 (11) 2281-6312 | (11) 99988-1379 Websites that can be helpful: Website: www.moradiausp.com.br| morarusp.com.br

Hostel near FIA Website: www.nahuhostel.com.br

Rooms to rent in São Paulo Website: www.easyquarto.com.br

Temporary rentals Air BNB: www.airbnb.com Home away/São Paulo: http://bit.ly/12hg6TC

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HOTELS Quality Faria Lima Rua Diogo Moreira, 247 55.11.2197-7050 | e-mail: reservas.qfl@atlanticahotels.com.br Golden Tower São Paulo Hotel Rua Dep. Lacerda Franco, 148 – Pinheiros Phone.: 55 11 3094-2211 Fax: 55 11 3094-2212 | e-mail/msn: reservas@goldentowerhotel.com.br Website: www.goldentowerhotel.com.br Hotel Best Western: Av. Dionísia Alves Barreto, 500 – Jd. Bela Vista - Osasco - SP - Cep: 06086-040 Phone: 2109-4000 | 3684-1640 | Fax: 2109-4007 email: reservas@bwosascohotel.com.br Go Inn Jaguaré Av. Jaguaré, 1664 – Jaguaré – Sâo Paulo – SP Phone: 55 11 3716-2656 Website: www.atlanticahotels.com.br

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Career Development Sessions CAREER DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS AND OTHER SERVICES Apart from classes in which career development and leadership will be discussed, students will have workshops on cultural aspects of working in Brazil, how to write a CV, how to prepare for an interview and also simulation of interviews. In the second semester, a special session is held with several companies that express their interest in hiring our students, so face-to-face contact can be established between them. Students also work on a consulting project within a company located in Brazil, to get the opportunity to learn about the market, working environment and establish a network. In 2014 we had companies such as GE, Novartis, Mercedez Benz and Pfizer participating with projects. The school usually receives job offers from students, former students and major companies, which are directed to our students. We also regularly post job opportunities in social networks. By the end of the program we provide student with a list of the companies from our contacts, and according to students’ interests, we forward their resumes to these companies with a letter of recommendation from the school.

FIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Founded in 1994 to be a network of professional and social solidarity, the FIA Alumni Association has reached its goal: to create opportunities of social achievements to its members and contribute to creating a more inclusive society. By being a member of the Association, you receive some benefits and have the opportunity to contribute with your competence and experience.

Career Planning Center - Colleagues who are in a transition moment in career can get the necessary guidance to better plan their professional future.

Lectures - Addressing issues of interest, these lectures, which are followed by cocktail, are opportunities where you can combine updated knowledge and networking. 28

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FIA LIBRARIES AMBA Members have access to the Library and the withdrawal of up to two volumes for a period of seven days.

VOLUNTEERS EXECUTIVE GESC - Management for Entities of Civil Society is the social program created by AMBA - FIA to assist civil society organizations in strengthening their management and their institutional development. This project is developed by the Institute GESC, which is supported by AMBAFIA. Strengthen your network exercising your citizenship. Join our Association and our Institute.

ASSOCIATION OF FIA MBAS www.ambafia.org.br | www.gesc.org.br

FIA BUSINESS SCHOOL Rua José Alves da Cunha Lima, 172 Butantã - São Paulo Phone: (55 11) 3733-2125/3733-2126 contato@ambafia.org.br

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Finances INVESTMENT The tuition for the International MBA is R$ 55.650,00 (Brazilian reais) for a full payment upfront. Another option would be to pay R$ 11.150,00 upon enrollment, plus two installments of R$ 23. 692,26 (due on April 7, 2015 and September 15, 2015). This amount includes all tuition, orientation, class materials, and company visits. Meals, local and international airfares and hotels or extra language classes are not included.

COSTS Estimated expenses for a single person:

Accommodation

US$ 6.000,00

Meals

US$ 4.500.00

Transportation

US$ 600,00

Estimated total

US$ 12.100,00

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FEE for Tuition: Academic Year The program fee is R$ 55.650,00 (fifty five thousand, six hundred and fifty Brazilian reais) for a full upfront payment, or else pay 20% of this amount (R$ 11.150,00) upon enrollment and the total of R$ 47.384,52 (forty seven thousand, three hundred and eighty four reais and fifty two centavos) in two installments, R$ 23.692,26 (twenty three thousand, six hundred and ninety two reais and twenty six centavos) 15 days after the commencement of the course and R$ 23.692,26 (twenty three thousand, six hundred and ninety two reais and twenty six centavos) 180 days after the commencement of the course.

TRANSFERS MUST BE MADE VIA INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS (SWIFT) USING THE DATA BELOW (IN US DOLLARS ): FIA’s details: FUNDAÇÃO INSTITUTO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO CNPJ: 44.315.919/0001-40, I.E: Isenta Address: R.Jose Alves da Cunha Lima 172 - Rio Pequeno ZIP CODE: 05360 050 São Paulo – SP Deposit directly to the BENEFICIARY BANK: Banco Itaú Unibanco S.A. Swift code: ITAUBRSPXXX For further credit to: FUND INST DE ADMINISTRACAO IBAN: BR45 6070 1190 0044 5000 0788 565C 1 For countries not participating in the IBAN system, please check with the admissions officer how payment can be made. Please e-mail the bank swift with the transfer information to the Admissions Office (internationalmba@fia.com.br). In case you have any questions, please give us a call at 55-11-3732-3520.

You will be sent two versions of the contract, one in English and one in Portuguese for our records. Please fill them in, sign them, scan them and send them to us. Upon arrival you will be requested to sign original versions of the contract.

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ABOUT SÃO PAULO

São Paulo is the largest city in the Country and the sixth most populated in the planet, with about 11 million inhabitants distributed in an area of 1,509 km², 20 million in the metropolitan area. It is Brazil’s economic and financial center, and the state capital that bears its name. São Paulo is among the world’s capitals of sophistication, entertainment, culture, shopping and gastronomy. It is an obliging city, which stands out for the quality of services offered. It brings together creativity, multiculturalism, elegance, excitement and an infinite number of attractions that please all visitors. The city offers more than 110 museums, 97 cultural centers, 80 parks and green areas, 181 theaters, 287 movie theaters, 7 soccer stadiums, 12,500 restaurants, 15,000 bars and nightclubs, 410 hotels, 30 hostels, 80 shopping malls, 240,000 stores, and 59 high streets with specialized commerce.

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ESSENTIAL PLACES TO VISIT CATEDRAL DA SÉ /SÉ CATHEDRAL Designed in 1912 in neo-gothic style and inaugurated uncompleted in 1954, the monumental construction has capacity for over 8,000 people. With 16 towers and 54 stained-glass windows, it has under the main altar, a crypt where bishops and archbishops are buried, aside from historical figures like the Chief Tibiriçá and Regent Feijó. Praça da Sé, s/nº - Sé;  3107-6832; www.catedraldase.org.br Monday to Friday from 8am till 7pm, Saturday from 8am till 5 pm, Sunday from 8am till 1pm and from 2pm till 6pm.

EDIFÍCIO ALTINO ARANTES (ANTIGO PRÉDIO DO BANESPA) / ALTINO ARANTES BUILDING (FORMER BANESPA BUILDING) One of the symbols of São Paulo, it was inaugurated in 1947 as the world’s highest building outside the United States. The belvedere on the top of the building allows a 360º panoramic view and is open for visits. Rua João Brícola, 24 - Centro; 2196-3730; Monday to Friday from 10am till 3pm.

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MASP - MUSEU DE ARTE DE SÃO PAULO/ MASP - SÃO PAULO ART MUSEUM It has an important collection of Western art, with masterworks of great masters from Italian, Spanish and French schools (Rafael, Botticceli, Goya, Renoir, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh), aside from maintaining very demanded temporary exhibits. With highlight to the building’s architecture, the main body set on four lateral pillars with a 74meter free span. Avenida Paulista, 1578 - Bela Vista; 3251-5644; www.masp.art.br Tuesday to Sunday from 10am till 6pm, Thursday from 10am till 8pm.

ESTAÇÃO DA LUZ / LUZ STATION - MUSEU DA LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA /PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE MUSEUM Many immigrants that came to São Paulo at the beginning of the 20th century arrived through the Luz Station. Built to connect the city of Santos and others cities of São Paulo, the Station represented major importance in the economic and social development of the cities. Nowadays, the Station also holds the Portuguese Language Museum. Totally interactive, the collection is exhibited in a fun and exceptional way. Praça da Luz, s/nº - Bom Retiro; 3326-0775; www.museudalinguaportuguesa.org.br Tuesday to Sunday from 10am till 6pm. 34

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ESTAÇÃO JÚLIO PRESTES / JÚLIO PRESTES STATION - SALA SÃO PAULO/ SÃO PAULO HALL

Built between 1926 and 1938, Julio Prestes was the first station of the Sorocabana Railway, the main coffee transport vein in São Paulo. The building holds since 1999 the Sala São Paulo [São Paulo Hall], considered as the best space for concerts in Latin America. Rua Mauá, 16 - Centro / Sala São Paulo - Praça Júlio Prestes, 16;  3367-9500; www.salasaopaulo.art.br Guided tours can be scheduled upon request.

MUSEU DO FUTEBOL / SOCCER MUSEUM - ESTÁDIO DO PACAEMBU/ PACAEMBU STADIUM It is one of the oldest stadiums of the Country, where the Soccer Museum is installed since 2008. Built under the bleachers, the museum uses technology to tell the story of Brazilians’ passion for the sport in the course of times. Praça Charles Miller, s/nº - Pacaembu; 3663-3848; www.museudofutebol.org.br Tuesday to Sunday from 9am till 5pm.

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MOSTEIRO DE SÃO BENTO / SAINT BENEDICT MONASTERY The Benedictine order settled in this place in 1600. The present construction, one of the vertices of the Historical Triangle, dates back to 1910. Its interior is practically entirely adorned with paintings, sculptures, stained-glass windows and mosaics. With highlight to the shop, where delicacies produced by the monks are sold. The morning masses are with Gregorian chant. Largo São Bento, s/nº - Centro;  3328-8799; www.mosteiro.org.br Basilica: Monday to Friday from 6am till 6:30pm, Thursday from 6am till 8am and from 11:30am till 6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday from 6am till 12pm and from 4pm till 6pm.

PARQUE IBIRAPUERA / IBIRAPUERA PARK

It is the main leisure area for São Paulo residents. The park holds, besides its wide green area, the Museum of Modern Art, Afro Brazil Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Brazilian Cultures Pavillion, Japanese Pavillion, Planetarium, Manequinho Lopes Nursery, and the buildings of OCA, Auditorium Ibirapuera and Biennial Foundation. Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, s/nº - Ibirapuera;  5574-5045 / 5505; www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br Daily from 5am till 12am – Gates 2, 3, 5 and 10.

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PINACOTECA DO ESTADO / STATE PINACOTHECA It is a museum of visual arts with emphasis on Brazilian production from the 19th century until contemporary times. Founded in 1905, it is the city’s oldest art museum, and keeps works of artists like Anita Malfatti, Candido Portinari and Di Cavalcanti.

Praça da Luz, 02 - Bom Retiro;  3324-1000; www.pinacoteca.org.br Tuesday to Sunday from 10am till 6pm

THEATRO MUNICIPAL / MUNICIPAL THEATER

Made with influence from the Opera of Paris, the Municipal Theater was inaugurated in 1911, introducing São Paulo into the international route of great performances. It was the stage for the Modernist Art Week of 1922, which promoted a great cultural transformation in the Country. Even today, it offers varied schedule of concerts and ballet. Praça Ramos de Azevedo, s/nº - República;  3397-0301; www.teatromunicipal.sp.gov.br Guided tours can be scheduled upon request.

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MERCADO MUNICIPAL / MUNICIPAL MARKET It is one of the most sought after attractions of the city. It is located at a very beautiful 1933 building, designed by the firm of the Architect Ramos de Azevedo. A tour through the aisles reveals the city’s sounds, fragrances and flavors. With highlight to the icons of São Paulo gastronomy, the bologna sandwich and the cod fish pastry [pastel].

Rua da Cantateira, 306 - Centro;  3326-6664; www.mercadomunicipal.com.br Monday to Saturday from 6am till 6pm, Sunday from 6am till 4pm.

PATEO DO COLLEGIO / PATEO DO COLLEGIO

It is the city’s foundation site with the execution of the first mass on January 25, 1554 and later installation of the Jesuit School. Today, the Pateo holds the Museum and the Father Anchieta Chapel (pious clergy that was one of the founders of the city) with a collection of approximately 700 objects, many of which belonging to the former Church and Jesuit School. Pátio do Colégio, s/nº - Sé;  3105-6899; www.pateodocollegio.com.br Tuesday to Sunday from 9am till 5pm.

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MUSEU PAULISTA / PAULISTA MUSEUM Also known as Ipiranga Museum, it has a collection of over 125,000 items, from artworks to text documentation, from the 17th century until the middle of the 20th century, of great importance to national memory. The painting, “Independence or Death” in exhibit at the noble hall is among the highlights. Parque da Independência, s/nº - Ipiranga;  2065-8000; www.mp.usp.br Tuesday to Sunday from 9am till 5pm.

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NIGHTLIFE IN SÃO PAULO

After dark, São Paulo’s mood changes. From laid-back bars where you can sit for a chat and a glass of beer, to upscale nightspots and live music venues, those who can get up later in the morning will be rewarded with a wild nightlife scene that has been compared to New York in terms of diversity and atmosphere. Vila Madalena is one of the city's main area for nightlife. It is a 15-minute taxi ride from the city center. Here, busy bars and samba clubs serve up drinks (including caipirinhas) and live music every night of the week. Jardim Paulista also has a variety of lively haunts, including some British-style pubs. The upscale district of Moema is the location of several jazz bars and clubs, offering a more sophisticated night out. The business district of Itaim Bibi can also be a good place to head for clubbing, and you can listen to several kinds of music. There are a number of vibrant gay spots in the city, with one of the friendliest at R. Vieira de Carvalho. For something slightly more sedate, the Teatro Abril in Bela Vista and the Theatro Municipal have a wide range of performances throughout the year. And, just like its restaurant scene, São Paulo's nightlife reveals the city's amazing diversity. Cosmpolitan and vibrant, there's something for every traveler.

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EATING & DRINKING

São Paulo’s gastronomy has a reputation both in Brazil and beyond. Food here is delicious as a rule, and few travelers in the city would disagree with this fame. The traditional São Paulo dining experience is called 'churrascaria'; a kind of all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue. It's a unique experience that provides visitors with a great inside the city’s everyday life as well as its cuisine. First, you help yourself to salad and vegetables and then waiters offer up every kind of grilled meat, from beef to seafood. And, best of all for the hungry backpacker on a budget, once the buffet charge has been paid, you can indulge again and again. Alternatively, there are also a large number of 'kilo' restaurants in São Paulo, which operate (like in much of South America) on a weight system from a buffet , in another very cost effective dining option. The city, however, does not just serve local cuisine; there is a thriving Japanese community (one of the largest outside Japan, in fact) in Centro, where seriously high quality sushi can be picked up for next to nothing. But here's the key to eating and drinking in Sao Paulo – while there are many sophisticated, international places, there are also numerous other establishments, in all ranges of prices, offering all kinds of food you can imagine. All you have to do is explore the city to find out your favorites, and live more authentic cultural experiences.

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TRAVEL GUIDE ELECTRICITY The city’s voltage is 110 volts, 60 Hz.

ACCESSIBILITY Public spaces have been adapted for use of people with disabilities. The website www.acessibilidadecultural.com.br offers information about accessibility in cultural spaces.

BUSINESS HOURS From 8am till 6pm. Banks are open from 10am till 4pm. Shopping malls are open from 10 am till 10pm from Monday to Saturday and from 2pm till 8pm on Sundays and holidays. The city’s bars and restaurants have flexible hours.

TIME ZONE -3 GMT. The city is on daylight saving time between October and February, when clocks are placed inadvance by one hour.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Fire Department: 193 Police: 190 Toll-free number for reporting crimes and incidentes: 100 Traffic Emergency: 194 Health Emergency: 192 Specialized Tourist assistence precenct: 3257-4475 Tietê Bus Terminal: 3866-1100 Barra Funda Bus Terminal: 3866-1100 Jabaquara Bus Terminal: 3866-1100 Congonhas Airport: 5090-9000 Guarulhos Airport: 2445-2945 Viracopos Airport: (19) 3725-5000

NATIONAL CALLS Country code: 55 Area code: 11 Vivo: 0 + 15 + local area code + telefone Embratel: 0 + 21 + local area code + telefone

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INTERNATIONAL CALLS Vivo 00 + 15 + country code + local area code + telephone Embratel 00 + 21 + country code + local area code + telephone

PHRASES IN LANGUAGES Bom dia / Good morning Boa tarde / Good afternoon Boa noite / Good evening Como vai? / How are you? Com licença / Excuse me Por favor / Please Desculpe / I’m sorry Obrigado / Thank you De nada / Not at all Tchau / Goodbye Eu não falo português / I don’t speak Portuguese Você fala inglês? / Do you speak English? Você pode me ajudar? / Can you help me? Você poderia pedir um taxi para mim? / Could you call a cab for me? Quanto custa? / How much is it? Onde fica o toalete? / Where is the toilet? Como chego a ...? / How do I get to ….?

SAFETY TIPS In São Paulo, like in any other metropolis, it is recommended for the tourist to follow some safety tips so as to have a calm and safe stay. Take a look at some of them:        

Whenever you need information, look for identified professionals. On the street, look for a civil guard or military police. Do not be careless with your belongings at any time. Carry electronic equipment discretely. Do not handle large amounts of money in public. At the hotel, use the safe that is available for you in your room. For choice of bars and restaurants, take preference for places recommended by acquaintances or by your hotel staff. When using taxi cab services, take preference for registered companies. If you have any problem, look for a Specialized Tourist Assistance Precinct (Deatur) or a common precinct.

DEATUR Consolação Rua da Consolação, 247;  3257-4475. Monday to Friday from 8:30am till 8pm, Saturday and Sunday from 1pm till 6pm; DEATUR Aeroporto de Congonhas Avenida Washington Luis, s/nº;  5090-9043; Plantão 24hs. Open 24/7. DEATUR Aeroporto de Guarulhos Rodovia Hélio Smidt, s/nº; 2611-2686; Open 24/7. 43

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION “BILHETE ÚNICO” – CARD FOR BUS AND SUBWAY You may apply for a Student Transportation Card at FIA, after your enrollment process (“Bilhete Único), by filling out a form that can be requested to the International MBA Academic Office. The “Bilhete Único”, as it is called, allows you to take up to four buses in a two hours period, paying for only one ticket. Click here to acess the SPTRANS website: www.sptrans.com.br

BUS Getting to FIA by Bus Two best bus options you may take to FIA is 7598/10 Pq. Continental and 7598/10 Rio Pequeno coming from Anhagabaú Subway Station or at Avenida da Consolação or Avenida Rebouças and stop at Avenida Corifeu de Azevedo Marques after the University of São Paulo Gate 3 (around # 3000). On the SPTrans website page (www.sptrans.com.br) you will find further information on bus lines that come to FIA and their time schedule.

METRÔ - SUBWAY “Metrô” is the subway system in São Paulo. On the Metro website you will find further information, such as the network map, explanation about the system of tickets and cards, operation hours and other useful information. http://www.metro.sp.gov.br/en/your-trip/index.aspx However, the best way to come to FIA is still by bus.

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CABS – FIA CAB STOP CHAME TAXI - (24 Hours, 7 Days) Phone: 55 11 3103-8100 / 3733-8000 APPs – Easy Taxi | 99Taxis

GUARULHOS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CAB SERVICE

GUARUCOOP (TAXI) Guarucoop provides high quality special taxi services for users at the International Airport Phone: 55.11. 2440-7070 | www.guarucoop.com.br

GUARULHOS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BUS SERVICE AIRPORT SERVICE Tel: 2221-0244 | ww.emtu.sp.gov.br/aeroporto EXECUTIVE BUSES EMTU Phone: 55.11. 3113-4700

CAR RENTALS REQUIREMENTS: The minimum rental age is 21 years old; Renters must present a valid driver's license held for at least two years; Credit Card and passport are required International Reservations (24 Hours, 7 Days): Hertz - www.hertz.com.br | 0800-701-7300 Unidas Rent a Car – www.unidas.com.br | 0800 121 121 Localiza - www.localiza.com | 0800 979 2000 46

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DRIVER’S LICENSE Upon arrival in Brazil, foreigners whose countries have signed the Convention of Vienna (see list) may use their own country driver’s license as long as it is valid, for 180 days. The driver must also bear his/her passport and a document attesting the date of entry in Brazil. The driver’s license must be accompanied by a sworn translation in Portuguese. After 180 days, a Brazilian driver’s license must be obtained. See details on: http://bit.ly/15kdZno (in Portuguese)

Car Circulation Restrictions Due to São Paulo’s heavy traffic, each day of the week cars with plates ending in the numbers below cannot circulate in restricted areas from 7am to 10am and from 5pm to 8pm: 1 and 2 (Monday); 3 and 4 (Tuesday); 5 and 6 (Wednesday); 7 and 8 (Thursday); 9 and 0 (Friday).

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TESTIMONIALS FIA business school is giving foreigners the opportunity to have access to an extremely wonderful land, rich in culture, natural resources and people. It does not only give the opportunity but also have the capacity to teach and appreciate what Brazil has to offer. Moreover, the program fosters a founding and objective principle: the dignity of the bottom of the pyramid, social classes that represent the back bone of Brazil towards which we ought to show respect. We learn and apply, mind the full background from a wide and mature scope from an experienced and diverse staff of lecturers and professors. Finally, FIA Business school has already started to harvest its successes at a very crucial moment of a new era of capitalism and we believe that this will be for long time. Sobhi Elie Bou-Obeid Full-Time MBA Student Class of 2010

FIA International MBA has made it possible for me to have a good rapport with experienced professors and continuous learning, either inside or outside of classroom by exchanging experiences between professors and students. Half of the class is made up by students from the USA, France, Italy, Ukraine, Colombia, Peru, India and, the other half by Brazilians with international experience. This multicultural atmosphere broadens and enriches professional and personal views. Besides that, the activities with the Executive MBA students increase even more the networking, which makes it possible to share experience between executives from different backgrounds of the economy sectors. After 6 months taking the International MBA, not only have I changed the way I see the company where I work at, but also the way other people see me as a professional. Regina Kopp, Law Manager of the pharmaceutical lab Merck Sharp & Dohme. International MBA Class of 2010.

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Having concluded the MBA I went through several processes at different companies. The International MBA prove d to be impressive and of great relevance to those whom I talked to during interviews. By the end of the MBA two solid offers were made: one at Weatherford as Business Development Manager in Rio de Janeiro and another with GE Oil & Gas as Brazil Service Manager, the latter being that which I effectively accepted. Matheus H. Scudeler Vilela Full-Time MBA Student Class of 2010

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Thank you And enjoy the course!