MBA Global Experience Week
Digital Transformation to Grow Business and the Economy, São Paulo Brazil

Sunday 1 - Saturday 7 June 2025

Key Information

Upcoming Events

Jun 1 | 3:00pm - Jun 7 | 11:00am

MBA GEW Sao Paulo- Single Room Hotel Request

Travel dates

Expected arrival: Sunday 1 June 2025

Expected departure: Saturday 7 June 2025

Academic delivery sessions will be taught from Monday 2 June - Friday 6 June, expect sessions 08:00-17:00 each day.

Hotel details

Renaissance Hotel , Sao Paulo

Alameda Santos, 2233 - Jardim Paulista, São Paulo - SP, 01419-002, Brazil
+55 11 3069-2233

Check in 3pm, 1 June; Check Out 11am, 7 June

Visas

British passport holders, and many European passport holders will be able to visit Brazil without visa for up to 90 days for tourism purposes.

US passport holders will require visa to enter Brazil as of 10 April 2025. Please check here regarding latest updates as an American travelling to the US, and apply for Brazilian visa here: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com

Vaccines

Vaccines needed for Kenya are: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/34/brazil

Full details on vaccine requirements can be found on the Travel Information webpage

Who should take this module?

This module will focus on the digital transformation and the local challenges to fast technology adoption. It's suitable for students who are in Media, Telecoms, Fintech industries or are in technology focused roles.

FTMBA 2024 (programme requirement)
WMBA 2024 (programme requirement)
EMBA 2024 (as an elective in Summer 2025)
GMBA 2024J & GMBA 2023S (as an elective in Summer 2025 - 24 or 32 month track)
GMBA 2023J & GMBA2022S (as an elective in Summer 2025 - 32 month track only)

Your Next Actions:

Registration Form

FTMBA / WMBA - Use the above form to register for the module on IBConnect.

GMBA/EMBA - Use this form to PAY for the module.

Deadline 10 February 2025

Registration Form Link

Personal Details Form

This form will be launched in November 2024 for students who are signed up to the module.

Travel Clearance (to be launched)

Travel Clearance is required for this module, please complete the form. Clearance is given when you receive the email reply from the Occupational Health team (can take up to 14 days).

Learn More

Module Pricing

Full Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Item	Imperial Covers	Student Covers
Module Tuition	FTMBA & WMBA as part of programme fees	GMBA & EMBA tuition fees - usually £2000 for twin occupancy
Airfare	FTMBA & WMBA Economy Class flights capped to £900 included in programme fees	GMBA & EMBA Flights
Accommodation	Twin-occupancy room for duration of the module.	Single room supplement, or additional nights at the hotel
Visa & Vaccine costs	Included and reimbursed as expenses	Additional health requirements (e.g. malaria tablets, bug spray, sunscreen etc)
Meals	Breakfast included with the hotel, some meals	Lunches, most dinners.
Travel	In-country transportation provided	Travel to and from the airport.
Company Visits	Curating and sourcing company visits in line with the theme.
Health & Safety	Travel insurance for the dates of the module; Risk management and Security	Additional travel insurance for extended stay in country

Module Pricing for GMBA/EMBA Students

Carbon Offsetting Fee

£TBC For Travel to the module from UK/Europe

Optional incentive
Contributions support Malawian farmers

Carbon Offset Your Travel Here

Module Fee

GMBA & EMBA

£1950Includes non-refundable 2.5% transaction fee

Mandatory

Twin Room Accommodation

Pay the Fee here

Single Room Hotel Fee

£569 Includes non-refundable 2.5% transaction fee

Five Star Renaissance Hotel in Sao Paulo
Check in 1 June, Check Out 7 June
USD 720 + 2.5% transaction fee

Request Single Room Here

Inclusivity Fund

The Imperial College Business School Inclusivity Fund exists to remove barriers. Through this fund we aim to promote the participation of our whole Business School Community in all the activities we offer.

Please note that applications are reviewed periodically and are assessed confidentially by the Inclusivity Fund Committee on the specific dates below. Please note that applications will only be reviewed on these dates and applications need to be submitted by 09:00(BST) on the review date.

Tuesday 22 October 2024

Tuesday 3 December 2024

Tuesday 14 January 2025

Tuesday 25 February 2025

Tuesday 8 April 2025

APPLICATION FORM

Volunteer Opportunities

Student Company Visit Host

As a student host, you will be the Master of Ceremonies (MC) for the company visit. Some of your duties will involve arriving promptly at the venue to greet any local speakers and thank them for hosting us. You will introduce the speaker, kick off the Q&A session with some of your own pre-prepared questions and facilitate the Q&A with the wider group. To find out more, view the Student Company Visit Host Brief

Student Blogging & Social Media

Whether you are already a student ambassador or a gifted photographer, get in touch to act as the official GEW champion on social media. Content will be featured in LinkedIn, Instagram stories (as part of the student takeover), Instagram grid, and on the School website.

In Collaboration with the Austral Education Group

Delivering International immersion programs for over 17 years, connecting students with local business communities and leaders around the world, providing meaningful and lasting learning opportunities, in-person and online.

https://australgroup.com/

Module Outline

Our mission is (define your mission under group settings)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, you will be able to:

Describe the social, political, and cultural dynamics of doing business in the host countryAnalyse and evaluate the opportunities and challenges that influence doing business in the host country
Analyse and evaluate the opportunities and challenges that influence doing business in the host country
Assess issues related to sustainability, climate change, and/or social impact in the host country
Understand key innovations that are characteristic for the host country context

Module Content

The objectives of the module are to:

Gain real life exposure to an organisation that is based abroad

Learn about the macro environment and cultural context in which global organisations operate

Apply concepts, tools, and frameworks from the MBA programmes to solve real-world problems

Put into practice teamwork and consulting skills to address these problems

Learning and Teaching Approach

Sessions will normally be based on a combination of lectures, class discussion, group presentations, guest talks and case study analysis. This approach encourages the achievement of the various module learning outcomes by ensuring the acquisition of knowledge and facts, as well as the development of critical appreciation of the learnt theory and concepts and how these can be applied to real-world contexts.