AMERICAS MBA
FOUR TOP-TIER SCHOOLS, IN FOUR DYNAMIC ECONOMIES. ONE GREAT MBA.
ONE UNIQUE MBA PROGRAM
The Americas MBA is a joint program between four distinguished business schools – FIA, ITAM, Simon Fraser University, and Vanderbilt University. They offer a unique MBA in international management with an emphasis on the four major economies of the Americas, integrating students from Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and the USA. Four dynamic economies of the Americas – One unique MBA program.
The program focuses on improving strategic leadership for professionals in international companies, by providing a challenging academic environment to discuss and practice in-depth management concepts on real-life cases within the economic, cultural, and managerial models of the Americas and the international arena as well. With all classes in English, the program is developed in the first year with Friday and Saturday classes every two weeks in Brazil.
In the second year, the program goes through the core concepts with four additional intensive modules in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and the USA. These modules consist of joint immersions with students from the above mentioned universities, which are leading universities in their countries, held every two months. The integration of the students includes academic, professional, cultural, and personal interactions that support a dynamic and broad perspective to become a true leader in the international arena.
- Next class: April / 2025
- Length: 18 months | 500 hours of classes
- Classes
- The regular classes are held on
- Regular classes are held biweekly on Fridays (2:00 pm to 6:00 pm) and
- Saturdays (8:30 am to 5:30 pm), every two weeks.
- Tuition, including Academic Modules Abroad: R$74.647,80*
- *23% discount for upfront payment until December 20th, 2024
- *Consult us for different payment method
- *We offer a special discount for women in the Women in Leadership Program and for students who identify as Black, Brown, or Indigenous (PPI).
Contact
- Phone: + 55 11 3732 3520
- WhatsApp: + 55 11 98697 3581
- WhatsApp: +55 11 98689 8731
- Location: São Paulo – Unidade Nações Unidas
- Av. Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 7221
- internationalmba@fia.com.br
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THE PROGRAM
Click on ‘Learn More’ for detailed information about the Americas MBA program from FIA.
STUDENTS PROFILE
The Average Profile of an Americas MBA Class
On average, our Brazilian students are 35 years old and possess 12 years of professional experience. The Americas MBA cohort is truly multicultural, with approximately 75% of students hailing from foreign universities. Program applicants come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. This diversity enhances in-class discussions, fosters the exchange of experiences between students and professors, and enriches the application of concepts, further deepening the learning experience.
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INDUSTRY SECTOR
Where Our Students Work
According to the 2019 report by the U.S. Executive MBA Council, 56% of international MBA students received promotions, on average 15% more than all the reviewed programs.
International MBA students received promotion
more than all programs reviewed
Positions
In another assessment, the EMBA Council identified that, after 12 months of graduation, 68% of students were promoted. The other assessed programs had an average of 52%.
of the students achieved higher positions after 12 months of completing the course
EMBA Council
JOB FUNCTION
Testimonials
Americas MBA
The Program's Focus
Our program emphasizes a highly practical approach, designed to immediately apply conceptual frameworks to participants’ professional careers. Lectures and case analyses demand active participation, while teamworking skills are honed through consultancy projects. We employ simulations, active learning, and distance learning methods, along with individual counseling. Additionally, we utilize real-life case studies through our content agreement with Harvard Business Publishing.
In the program’s final phase, multicultural teams composed of Canadians, Mexicans, Americans, and Brazilians tackle real strategic challenges in consultancy projects for actual clients. Each project is overseen by an experienced coach provided by the partner schools.
A Holistic Perspective
The Americas MBA offers a comprehensive view of cross-border business challenges and opportunities. You’ll benefit from the expertise of leading faculty and researchers in each host country. Immerse yourself in the culture, business practices, and consumer perceptions of four major markets. Lastly, engage in a real consulting project within a multicultural team, working for a major international firm.
