Master’s and doctoral programs: International experiences
“As part of my sandwich Professional Master’s in International Management Program, we had the opportunity to study at two of the 34 schools that are part of the CEMS Global Alliance,” says Camila Tsibana.
International activities are a strategic feature of FGV’s master’s and doctoral programs, helping to broaden students’ horizons and connect them to global markets. Through partnerships with renowned institutions in other countries, exchange programs and dual degree opportunities, students have access to world-class academic training.
This experience not only improves international skills, such as fluency in other languages and adaptation to different cultures, but also fosters networking with professionals and academics all over the world. This approach prepares students to face the challenges of an increasingly competitive and interconnected job market, making them protagonists in their fields.
FGV News discussed this subject with three students: Giovana Frota, who is doing the Professional Master’s in Management and Public Policy Program at FGV EAESP; Bruno Aguiar, who is doing the Professional Master’s in Law and Entrepreneurship Program at the FGV Sao Paulo Law School; and Camila Tsibana, who is doing FGV EAESP’s Professional Master’s in International Management Program. They explained how they tackled the challenges involved in studying abroad during their master’s degree.
“My international experience was fantastic. We had the opportunity to visit Singapore’s supreme court, we went to visit Petrobras’ and Vale’s offices in Singapore, and we also got to know some startups. There are more than 3,000 startups in a gigantic district of Singapore,” said Bruno Aguiar.
Read the full interview below.
How does a sandwich master’s work?
Camila – As part of my sandwich Professional Master’s in International Management Program, we had the opportunity to study at two of the 34 schools that are part of the CEMS Global Alliance of Business Schools. In my case, I studied a semester in Singapore and a semester in Japan. I will graduate with a diploma from both FGV and CEMS.
At which international school did you study?
Giovana – I did my exchange program at the Hertie School of Government in Berlin, which is one of the most highly regarded public policy universities. That is why I chose to go there.
Camila – I studied at the National University of Singapore, which is one of the most prestigious universities in Asia, and at Keio University in Tokyo.
Bruno – I studied at the National University of Singapore, where I did a course in international taxation.
What was your international experience like?
Bruno – My international experience was fantastic. We went on a trip accompanied by Professor Mário together with other FGV professors. They were with us from start to finish. We had the opportunity to visit Singapore’s supreme court, we went to visit Petrobras’ and Vale’s offices in Singapore, and we also got to know some startups. There are more than 3,000 startups in a gigantic district of Singapore. It really is an incredible city and the experience was magnificent.
Giovana – My experience was also incredible. Spending those four months in Berlin was an experience that went far beyond the knowledge I gained from the data science for public policy courses, which differ slightly from those here. It was incredibly valuable to connect with people from other cultures, not just from Germany but also people from other countries who studied alongside me.
Camila – For me, the most striking thing was the diversity of nationalities. There were 40 of us representing more than 20 nationalities, so it was a truly international environment. You could see that all the professors had a lot of experience. They talked about very local issues too, so you really got to know the market, the culture and had insights that you could then apply to all the other countries. That was great, and the experience of living in another city was enriching in every way.
You can watch the full interview here:
This article is part of our Beyond Academia series. See the previous articles in the series below:
- Scholarships: Find out more about the types available for master’s and doctorates
- Master’s degree: See how it’s possible to combine work and study during the course
- Master’s and doctorate: How the choice of research areas and electives impacts an academic career
- Research proposals: Tips and inspiration from students for your academic journey
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