**The Executive MBA was designed for professionals who perform in a complex, dynamic and ambiguous world. The goal is to train leaders with purpose and focus on results, in addition to developing visionary and inspiring professionals.** The Program provides tools for the participants to define their path towards ethics and trust – essential values for the development of a more sustainable world. With international standards and reputation, the Executive MBA deepens one’s knowledge on contemporary business management, develops critical thinking, and a systemic vision of the global business environment. The high level of the participants enrolled in the course allows relevant networking, encouraging the exchange of knowledge, by means of joint analyses, and promoting self-development at the same time.
**AMBA – THE ASSOCIATION OF MBAS** FDC holds the most important international quality seal that an MBA Program may be awarded. “The organization, with headquarters in London, provides accreditation for the world’s best programs”, ensures quality standards and promotes knowledge, ideas and best practices exchange among important international business schools associated to it. **EQUIS** FDC is also certified by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), which is, like AMBA, a reputable and judicious international system of quality assessment and certification of business schools worldwide. It is managed by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), with headquarters in Brussels. It seeks schools that show a balance between academic education quality and professional relevance.
The Executive MBA Program is conducted in Nova Lima, a city in Belo Horizonte (MG) Metropolitan Area, and in São Paulo city. A blended format is adopted, combining presential and online activities. The methodology of the Program includes eight face-to-face modules that, in Nova Lima, take place in an immersion system lasting one week each (except for Module VI and elective courses, which lasts three days). In São Paulo, classes are predominantly held from Thursday to Saturday, in addition to participation in Module VI and in elective courses, which are held in Nova Lima (MG). Bringing flexibility to the program and to better meet the different professional interests, the participant will choose four among eight elective courses to take. Four courses are entirely held in English, allowing executives from international schools to participate. Each participant must take at least two courses in English. The program´s value proposition is anchored in four pillars: Society, Global Business Environment, the Organization and the Individual.
**Professionals with higher education, who had their potential revealed in their organizations, and have:** - Diversified professional experience of at least ten years. - At least five years of experience as managers, offering a great scope of knowledge to the Program. - Behavioral maturity, motivation for selfdevelopment, and potential to contribute with the group. - Suitability of one’s current professional and personal moment to do the Program. - English Proficiency.
- 85% of former participants advanced in their career.* - 40% are in management positions.* - Eight out of ten students recommend FDC Executive MBA **Increase your competencies in management and leadership** • Develop a broader and critical vision of the stakeholders’ needs, integrating organization’s and society’s common good into your decision making process. • Lead changes to business and organizations, aligned with strategies and changes to the global context. • Make more complex decisions based on the appropriate use of managerial tools. • Improve self-knowledge to evolve towards your leadership and personal purposes, inspiring and engaging people with the organizational project. *1 year after completing the program.
**How far can knowledge bring you?** FDC’s Executive MBA gives you the chance of complementing your education by providing international experience at partner schools abroad, where you will attend elective courses that address different subjects. In addition to increasing your competencies in management, you will have the opportunity to experience reality in other countries and to gain access to a qualified networking by contacting participants from international schools. There is a possibility of Executive MBA courses exemptions due to credit transfers from partner schools. **Current participants** may participate in elective courses during the Exchange Program without paying an enrollment fee. Under such conditions, namely exemption from application fees, the applicant may register and participate in one international presential elective discipline and in one on-line discipline up to 3 (three) months after the graduation date. **The eligibility criteria for the Exchange Programme include proficiency in the English language demonstrated by presentation of a B2(2) intermediate advanced level certificate or equivalent: Paradigm , TOEFL, TOEIC, OPT, IELTS or BULLATS. The certificate must be within the validity period at the moment of application and during participation in the Programme.** The elective courses offered and the partner schools are subject to change without prior notice. Classes in english or spanish, without simultaneous translation. **Attention:** The number of participants in the Exchange Programme is limited. Eligibility criteria apply and must be fulfilled by applicants. We advise applicants not to purchase airline tickets or book hotel rooms prior to formal acceptance by FDC. The denial of an application for participation in the Exchange Programme, due either to excessive number of applications, failure to comply with eligibility criteria or with any other applicable selection criterion, does not imply any kind of rebate and/or price reduction in the above-mentioned price. All personal expenses incurred by participants (such as transportation, accommodation, food and others) must be met by participants themselves and are not included in the above quoted price. A monthly interest rate of 0.65% will be charged for payments made in 4 to 24 instalments. The above-mentioned special conditions are not cumulative and cannot be added to other benefits previously advertised. **Partner Schools:**
The program´s value proposition is anchored in four pillars: Society, Global Business Environment, the Organization and the Individual. During the entire Program, the professionals participate in group coaching processes, and develop a Portfolio of Achievements, a personal history of learning, accomplishments and experiences within the Executive MBA program.  **SUBJECTS** - Business Analytics - Business Game - Business Strategy - Capstone Project - Continuous Self-development - Corporate Finance - Cost Management - Culture and Organizational Change - Decision Making in Complex Situations - Development and Impact Portfolio - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Global Contexts and Trends - Governance - Health and Well-being - Humanities, Art and Management - Innovation for Results - Integrating Business - Leadership and People Development - Macroeconomics - Operations Management - Organizational Design - Personal and Organizational Purpose - Risk and Crisis Management - Self-knowledge and Development - Strategic Marketing - Sustainability and ESG - The Legacy of Leadership - Trust and Ethics **ELECTIVE SUBJECTS:** - Advanced Finance - Advanced Strategy - Communication, Negotiation and Influence - Digital Business Implementation (English) - Entrepreneurship and Startup Thinking (English) - Leading Across Borders (English) - Social Intrapreneurship (English) - Transforming Societies Through Business *Courses are subject to change.*
Upon entering the Program, the participant becomes part of the FDC Alumni Network – a community of approximately 30,000 members. The mission of this community is to create an engaged and lasting relationship between participants, alumni and other stakeholders, thus promoting a strong and connected network. Through this synergistic partnership, FDC Alumni Network members are able to contribute to the sustainable development of a better Brazil for all. In addition, this community provides opportunities for networking with highly qualified executives and entrepreneurs, moments of continuing education with professors from FDC and partner schools, volunteering actions and other initiatives, prioritizing the delivery of value to members and society.
**Professional and Academic Performance** The applicant’s professional performance is a mandatory prerequisite for the selection process, and the candidate must have at least ten years of experience, five of which as a manager with relevant achievements and professional growth. This history must be confirmed by the company and by a third reference. The applicant’s education and academic performance shall also be reviewed. **Managerial Potential and Career Plan** The applicant’s managerial potential will be assessed based on their professional experience and career plan, in addition to their expectations and purposes, as stated by the employing companies. The applicant’s communication skills, interpersonal relationships and their ability for teamwork and performance in leadership roles shall also be evaluated. **Suitability of the Participant to the Group** Applicants shall be selected when in harmony with the technical and behavioral profile of the group. Applicants with the expected profile for the Program, but not suitable for the group’s profile shall be instructed to wait for other groups to be formed. **Mastering English** A valid English certificate that proves Level B1 (equivalent to intermediary) proficiency, according to the requirements of the programme. We preferentially accept certificates issued by a partner consultancy firm (to be informed during the selection process) or by TOEFL, TOEIC, OPT, IELTS and BULLATS, as long as scoring corresponds to Level B1 and validity extends for 2 years starting at the date of application to the programme. **Required Documents** The candidate shall submit the complete application form, their CV, a copy of the certificates of graduation, the English language certificate or test result, and a letter of professional referral. Once the documentation is fully submitted, the Selection Committee shall evaluate the documents and book the date for the applicant’s one-to-one interview.
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**Venue:** **Modules I to V** - FDC - São Paulo Campus - Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 15º andar - Vila Olímpia - São Paulo/SP - Brazil **Module VI and Elective Subjects** - FDC - Aloysio Faria Campus - Av. Princesa Diana, 760 Alphaville, Lagoa dos Ingleses - 34018-006 - Nova Lima/MG **Classes:** Classes take place predominantly from Thursday to Saturday. Two one-week immersive modules will be conducted at the Aloysio Faria Campus, in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais (Brazil)
R$151,113.60 **SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENTS STARTING UP TO MARCH 03, 2025:** - 5% discount for payment in up to 3 fixed installments, free of interests. or - 3% discount* for payment in up to 24 fixed installments. br> **OTHER SPECIAL CONDITIONS:** **ALUMNI, ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS AND FDC’s OTs:** 15% discount for payment in up to 24 fixed instalments. **COMPANIES CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN PAEX:** 12% discount for payment in up to 24 fixed instalments. *The number of participants in the Exchange Programme is limited. Eligibility criteria apply and must be fulfilled by applicants. We advise applicants not to purchase airline tickets or book hotel rooms prior to formal acceptance by FDC. The denial of an application for participation in the Exchange Programme, due either to excessive number of applications, failure to comply with eligibility criteria or with any other applicable selection criterion, does not imply any kind of rebate and/or price reduction in the above-mentioned price. All personal expenses incurred by participants (such as transportation, accommodation, food and others) must be met by participants themselves and are not included in the above quoted price. A monthly interest rate of 0.65% will be charged for payments made in 4 to 24 instalments. The above-mentioned special conditions are not cumulative and cannot be added to other benefits previously advertised. from FDC.
