FIA International and Executive MBAs visit Foz do Iguaçú - Itaipu Hydro Dam and Iguaçu Falls

This past weekend, FIA’s International and Executive MBA students enjoyed a featured visit to the Itaipu Binational Hydro dam and the Iguaçu Falls.

Itaipu is the world’s second largest hydro power plant in capacity generation, just behind the Three Gorges in China. Nevertheless, it is still the bearer of the world record in accumulated generation, having produced 2.3 billion MWh since 1984.  This energy, generated from the Paraná River, supplies 75% of all Paraguayan demand and 17% of Brazil’s needs.

The Itaipu power plant has a very peculiar structure, as it is an international cooperation project between Paraguay and Brazil, which adds an interesting complexity to its management and operations.

During the visit, students experienced the international environment, discussing with executives about operations, renewable energy projects, new technologies and sustainability.

Operations were discussed in an increased efficiency perspective. Regarding new technologies, the group reflected on and debated biogas generation projects, which use technology to improve environmental conditions and generate local development.  Besides theory, they could see the biogas tests held in Itaipu’s Technology Park laboratories.

Additionally, students took test-drives of the electric cars under development in Brazil, and discussed the future of this technology in Brazil. The UN award-winning project Cultivating Good Water was also part of our program.

Nature was also a big part of the trip: the Visit to the Belavista Biological Refuge, the Bird Sanctuary and the Eco Museum, gave an interesting glimpse of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest fauna and its diversity.

The highlight from nature was certainly the Iguazu Falls. The tremendous water spectacle, which is the second top touristic attraction in Brazil, honored the title with glory.

 This trip is part of FIA’s efforts to increase our international MBA cohorts’ awareness regarding “Doing business in Brazil”, and at the same time allowing students to explore the famous natural beauties of the country.

For more information on our International MBAs, send an e-mail to internationalmba@fia.com.br

Full-time International MBA 2015: Doing Business in Brazil

Full-time International MBA 2015: Doing Business in Brazil

International MBA groupsduring an integration exercise
(Part-time, Full-time and Americas MBA)

Our Full-time International MBA group is composed predominantly of foreign students from North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, aiming to enhance their knowledge of the Brazilian economy and improve on their international management skills through a one-year International MBA, taught in English in São Paulo, Brazil.

In 2015, as part of the "Doing Business in Brazil" subject, the group had a chance to take a closer look at local manufacturing sites and offices of major Brazilian enterprises with international operations.

Full-time International MBA at Natura

First stop was the headquarters of cosmetics multinational 'Natura', in Cajamar/SP, where the group learned more about their CSR and international business development strategies.

Next, at 'São Martinho' group's sugar cane plant in Iracemápolis/SP, the group discovered the intricacies involved in the production of ethanol fuel and raw sugar to serve changing local and global needs.

Full-time International MBA group at
Embraer's Historical Center

Concluding the series, the group enjoyed a featured visit to local aircraft manufacturer 'Embraer' in São José dos Campos/SP, gaining access to the manufacturing site and accompanied by Executive Aviation Sales executives.

More photos of the 2015 group during their visits can be found here: https://goo.gl/l5IleK


In November, the group will have yet another privileged view of the challenges arising to Brazilian business and infrastructure through a featured visit to the "Itaipú" Binational Hydro Dam, in Foz do Iguaçú/PR.

2014 Full-time International MBA group at Iguaçú Falls (Arg)

The Ombudsperson for Itaipú Binational, an International Executive MBA alumnus, usually makes time to join the group for institutional presentations, Q&A, and featured visits to the power plant, Hydro Dam, Eco-museums and the Electric Vehicle pavilion.



For more information on our AMBA accredited, one-year, Full-time International MBA, offered in Brazil and taught in English, follow this link to the program hotsite: http://www1.fia.com.br/internationalmba/

Applications are currently open for the 2016 International MBA groups!
To apply free of charge, follow this link to the program webpage and register through the "Apply now" button:http://www.us.fia.com.br/Educacao/MBA/Cu...

If you'd like to contact the admissions team, please write internationalmba@fia.com.br

Posted by Joseph Pavão
International Admissions at FIA