Brazil: Winter Field Study

BUS 390F: Brazil - Culture, Society, and Business

Spend your winter break in South America’s summer in beautiful Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This experiential learning field trip focuses on societal, cultural, and business aspects of Brazil, namely in and around Rio de Janeiro. Through readings, lectures, discussions and site visits, the course explores challenges and opportunities for Brazilian people, their government, and their firms. During the trip, we will meet with business owners in Rio de Janeiro and visit many businesses (such as Grupo Globo and the DARA Institute), view popular national sites (such as Christ the Redeemer Statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Museu do Amanha) and enjoy beautiful beaches (Impanema, Recrerio, and Copacabana Beaches) while immersing ourselves in Brazilian society and culture. Students will learn about the historical importance of our western hemisphere neighbors and experience firsthand business practices in a foreign country. Students will also gain the opportunity to practice and improve their intercultural communication skills and business etiquette while networking with professionals around Rio.

Application Deadline: September 29, 2025

Program Details

Program Leader: Kip Kiefer
Program Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tentative Program Dates: Arrive January 4, 2026; Depart January 12, 2026
Credit: 2 credits – Credit/No Credit
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; preference for Holt students and intercollegiate athletes.
Course Requirements: Discussion boards, in-person discussions, two reflection essays, post-trip assessment.
Anticipated Number of Students: 16
Estimated Program Fee: $3,990
Program Fee Includes: Tuition, program administration, emergency insurance, housing, all meals, on-site activities, on-site transportation.
Estimated Additional Costs: Round-trip airfare to/from Orlando International Airport (MCO) $900, passport $165, visa $80.90, personal expenses $125, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0.
Visa: Required for U.S. citizens
Special Notifications: This field study involves extensive walking. This program includes travel to some locations by buses, trains, and sky trams by large bodies of water. Those with severe motion sickness issues, fear of heights or of water, may find this to be an issue. Diet constraints may exist or can be difficult to maintain in Brazil. Please contact International Programs for more information.
Please Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
Please Note: Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates, and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

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