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Winter Programs

Study Abroad this Winter Break

Winter Program: Brazil

International Business, Innovation & Culture in a Transforming Brazil

Join an immersive, multi-city academic journey exploring how entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact are reshaping Latin America’s largest economy.
Academic Focus:

Earn 3–6 academic credits through courses in International Business, Innovation, or Cross-Cultural Communication. Guided by a team of local and international professors, Summit’s curriculum integrates classroom study with hands-on exploration of Brazil’s dynamic startup scenes, social enterprises, and global companies.
✔ Emerging Markets & Innovation Ecosystems
✔ Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Ventures
✔ Market-Entry Strategies & Scaling in Brazil
✔ Cross-Cultural Leadership & Teamwork
✔ Field Research, Reflection & Adaptive Thinking
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Two-Part Learning Model:
🔹 Summit Phase (2 weeks in one city, e.g. Sao Paulo or Rio)
  • Daily classes and seminars
  • Guest lectures by local professionals
  • Visits to startups, NGOs, and multinationals
  • Team projects & case study workshops
  • Local cultural immersion
🔹 Trek Phase (travel across Brazil, e.g. Rio de Janeiro or Paraty)
  • Academic travel with professors
  • Company visits, startup hubs, and cultural sites
  • Ongoing coursework: journals, presentations, group research
  • Study sessions in conference rooms, partner universities, and hotels
📝 Academic instruction continues throughout—students are earning credit every step of the way.

WHY SUMMIT?
One Program, Multiple Cities, Unmatched Perspective
  • Multi-City Format: Travel from São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro → Paraty, exploring how innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership take shape in Brazil’s unique cultural, social, and economic landscapes.
  • Immersive Professional Learning: Go behind the scenes at Brazilian startups, social enterprises, multinationals, and grassroots organizations — gaining firsthand insights into how businesses and changemakers navigate the challenges of emerging markets.
  • Transferable Credit: Earn up to 6 semester credits through ESPM, with coursework designed for smooth transfer to U.S. universities.
  • Open to All Majors: Perfect for students in business, global studies, international relations, engineering, liberal arts, and related fields who want to build global fluency and adaptive leadership skills.
  • Short-Term, High-Impact: Transform your winter break into a powerful academic and professional growth experience that broadens your thinking and sharpens your global perspective.

💼 Real-World Learning
  • Meet founders, execs, and impact entrepreneurs
  • Explore innovation ecosystems and social ventures
  • Analyze real business models in diverse cultural contexts
  • Engage in reflective debriefs guided by faculty

🌐 Why Summit is Different
✔ Professors travel with students
✔ Diverse, multicultural student cohorts
✔ Long-term partnerships with top universities
✔ Curriculum co-designed with faculty
✔ Academic credit from accredited institutions
✔ Global networking, real impact
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UNIVERSITY PARTNERS:
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  • IQS in Barcelona
  • University of New York in Prague
  • ESPM in Brazil
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      • Application Process
      • Application - Dates and Deadlines
      • Application - Additional Information
      • Payments
      • Visa information
    • Summer Programs
    • Winter Programs
    • Locations >
      • Brazil >
        • Travel Rio to Salvador
        • Rio de Janeiro
        • Paraty (Green Coast)
        • Sao Paulo
      • Europe >
        • Barcelona
        • Paris
        • London
        • Berlin
        • Prague
        • Budapest
        • Lisbon
        • Madrid
    • Professional and Cultural Visits
    • Photos + Testimonials
    • Health & Safety >
      • Safety
      • Safety in Europe
      • Safety in Brazil
      • Preparing to go abroad/ Returning home
  • Prices
    • Financial Aid >
      • Financial Aid Options
      • Referral program
      • Campus Ambassador Scholarships
      • Internships with Summit Global Education
      • Use Existing Financial Aid to Study Abroad
      • Scholarships - External
    • Make a Payment
  • Contact
    • Information request
  • About us
    • About: Summit Global Education
    • Request Information
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    • Privacy
    • Why Study Abroad?