Fundação Getulio Vargas-Rio de Janeiro

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To build and disseminate knowledge in management while strengthening the synergy between the public and the private sectors, by training professionals to influence, with conceptual and methodological rigor, ideas and actions relevant to the development of Brazil.

Founded in 1952, FGV EBAPE — the Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration — was the first higher education institution dedicated to administration in Latin America. Since its establishment, the School has played a key role in developing leaders and advancing applied knowledge in public and business management, consolidating its position as an academic reference in Brazil and abroad. Located in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most iconic cities in the country and a major economic hub in Latin America, FGV EBAPE is strategically positioned to offer students unique opportunities for networking, academic development, and market integration. The School offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, carefully structured to meet the demands of an increasingly globalized and competitive world. Its academic portfolio includes the Bachelor of Business Administration, the Academic Master's and Ph.D. Programs in Administration, the Master in Management, the Executive MBA, the Professional Master’s in Public Administration, and the International Master’s Program for Managers (IMPM). Each program is designed to combine academic rigor with practical application, providing students with a solid and up-to-date education. FGV EBAPE’s faculty is composed of internationally trained professors who are globally recognized for their excellence in research and the impact of their academic contributions. Their expertise is dedicated to preparing students to assume strategic roles in organizations across the public, private, and academic sectors, both in Brazil and internationally. FGV EBAPE is proud to be an institution with a strong international presence, holding prestigious accreditations such as AACSB, EQUIS/EFMD, and ICAPA. These achievements reaffirm the School’s commitment to global standards of quality and academic innovation. In recent evaluations by Brazil’s Ministry of Education, the School maintained the highest possible rating, reinforcing its status as one of the most respected higher education institutions in Latin America.

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