If you want to study in a business school in Brazil, you should head to Sao Paulo. I see Sao Paulo as the Brazilian version of New York (with a Big Italy neighborhood and many other differences). Even an Argentinean would agree that Sao Paulo is the financial capital of Latin America. In fact, I believe that today Sao Paulo is the hottest place of Latin America to study business not only because of the quality of education but also because of the connections you will be able to do outside of school. My opinion is worth noting because I have being around in Latin America: I was born and raised in Sao Paulo and I worked in Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Asunción.
What are the best business schools in Sao Paulo?
The answer of virtually all Paulistanos (people born in Sao Paulo) would be:
1. FGV
2. USP
3. Insper
Many gringos (Brazilian widely used slang for foreigners) interested in studying in Brazil argue that there is no Brazilian university well-known, or even known at all in their homeland. They fear that once they graduate all the degrees will have the same value outside of Brazil. For instance, there are no Brazilian Universities in Financial Times ranking of best worldwide masters in management. In fact, Brazilian business universities are not well placed in any of the major biz schools rankings.
A way of proving that you received quality education is to look for international recognized accreditation, like AACSB. AACSB accreditation has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business schools and is the hallmark of excellence in business education.
Only two Brazilian business school have AACBS accreditation, FGV and Insper. Obviously, both located in Sao Paulo.
Bom dia Rico!!
O Insper é o novo nome do IBMec! São portanto a mesma escola. Saudações e abraços!
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Bom dia Hugo,
Obrigado pela info! Já atualizei o post…
Abraços
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My personal list include: PUC-RIO, Fundacao Dom Cabral (Minas) and BBS (SP).
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Hilde,
These schools that you mentioned are excellent. I believe they would be in any national level list. However, I limited my list to Sao Paulo only, considering the title of the post is: “The Best Business Schools in Sao Paulo.”
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The logo picture for the site is simply stunning to me. I missed my warnambool trip, same scenario was there. Pretty impressive article.
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I think in Brazil the Best Business Schools in Sao Paulo because there are only two Brazilian business school have AACBS accreditation, FGV and Insper and both located in Sao Paulo.
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I’m pretty sure FGV is not number 1 anymore.
I heard now it’s
1. INSPER
2. FGV
3. USP
Am I right?
Thank you for your attention!
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Hi Bernardo,
thanks for the comment. what is your source?
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Dear Hildete, my name is Julia von Maltzan Pacheco, Associate Dean for International Relations at FGV/EAESP in São Paulo. It is true that our school is not directly ranked in the FT Master ranking. However, we are part of the CEMS Alliance and the CEMS Master is currently ranked 5th in the FT Master ranking (2015).
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Dear Julia,
Thank you for the update on FGV position in the FT ranking! Impressive.
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Hello Friends ,
Can anyone help me with a business school in Brazil that provides tuition for either CPA or ACCA Professional students
CPA – Chartered Public Accountants US
ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountants UK
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