WELCOME PACK 2020 [Digite aqui] C O N T E N T S WELCOME LETTER ABOUT OUR INSTITUTION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS STUDENT HANDBOOK CPF ALUNO ONLINE E-CLASS LIBRARY DID YOU KNOW THAT…? NOTES FOR VISITORS RIO DE JANEIRO [Digite aqui] Rio de Janeiro, April 2020. Dear Student, Thank you for choosing FGV EBAPE (the Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration, at Fundação Getulio Vargas), in Rio de Janeiro, as your exchange abroad destination. We are looking Letter forward to hosting a new group of international students and would like to congratulate you on your nomination to take part in our Exchange Program. To ensure that your time here with us is as enjoyable and productive as possible, we have prepared a pack that contains some important background information on Brazil, Rio, as well as practical information on Fundação Getulio Vargas. PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO READ THIS DOCUMENT. As you may already know, Rio de Janeiro is one of the major economic and cultural hubs of South America. It is a cosmopolitan metropolis with a population of over 11 million people (including the greater Rio area) and an important centre for trade, tourism, oil and other service industries. The city of Rio is renowned for the kindness and hospitality with which its residents (Cariocas) welcome all visitors Welcome and provides us at EBAPE with a harmonious and agreeable environment for both work and leisure. We wish you a pleasant and successful stay at FGV EBAPE and Rio and hope that your chosen coursework contributes positively towards your career aspirations. Should you require any help during your stay, please do not hesitate to contact us at the International Office. MONICA BALANDA INTERNATIONAL OFFICER The information listed in this document, to the best of our knowledge, is accurate and up-to-date, as of the time of issue. Some contents, however, particularly those external to FGV, may be subject to change. Please be sure to check the appropriate sites for the most up-to-date information. FUNDAÇÃO GETULIO VARGAS (FGV) Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) was founded on December 20, 1944. Its initial objective was to prepare qualified people to work in public and private administration in Brazil. At the time, the country was already starting to lay the foundations for the growth that would come in the following decades. Anticipating the arrival of a new era, FGV decided to expand its focus of action and, from the restricted field of administration, it entered the broader area of the social and economic sciences. The institution has gone beyond the boundaries of education and advanced in the areas of research and information, until it became synonymous with a center of quality and excellence. In recent years, FGV has been ranked by the New York Times amongst the top 100 higher education institutions in the world, as selected by chief executives and chairpersons from leading companies in 10 countries. Domestically, FGV is the country’s leading think-tank for evaluating macro-economic policies and indicators, providing key information to government officials and organizations countrywide and abroad. our institution FGV is made up of ten schools, five of which are located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, four in the city of São Paulo and one in Brasilia. The schools in Rio de Janeiro include the following: EBAPE – Escola Brasileira de Administração Pública e de Empresas (Business and Public Administration); EPGE (Economics), Direito- Rio (Law School), EMAP (Applied Mathematics) and CPDOC (Political and Social Sciences). In the city of São Paulo, the schools are as follows: EAESP (Business and Public Administration, EESP (Economics), EDESP (Law) and FGV RI (International Relations). In Brasilia, the Country’s federal capital, About there is one school, FGV EPPG (School of Public Policy and Government). In addition, FGV has four independent units: IDE (exclusively dedicated to managing all of FGV’s Executive Education Programs), IBRE – Instituto Brasileiro de Economia (dedicated to the production of price indexes and economic activity indicators), FGV-Projetos (dedicated to consultancy projects for the public and private sectors), and Editora FGV (a leading Brazilian publishing house). Escola Brasileira de Administração Pública e de Empresas (FGV EBAPE) Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration The Escola Brasileira de Administração Pública of Fundação Getulio Vargas (previously EBAP) was the first school of Public Administration in Latin America. It was created on April 15, 1952 in the city of Rio de Janeiro, the result of a partnership between FGV and the United Nations (UN) to meet the country’s demand for qualified professionals in the public sector. Since then, it has been responsible for training many leaders who have played key roles in governing the country, by means of its undergraduate and graduate programs, making a significant contribution to the development of Brazil. In 2002, EBAP changed its name to Escola Brasileira de Administração Pública e de Empresas (EBAPE), confirming its presence in the private sector as well, which in reality existed since its inception. Over the decades it has played an important role in training people to fill top positions in government and business, as well as universities, in Brazil and abroad. Its mission is to serve current and future leaders, executives and managers of private companies, government institutions and nongovernmental organizations, by offering opportunities for learning and research through its regular and extension programs in the area of administration, to promote the development of Brazil. Over the past 60 years, FGV EBAPE has not only taught students, it has also provided consulting to private companies and public organizations and participated in the conception and implementation of various specialization courses. It is present in every corner of the country, through partnerships with local teaching institutions. It stands out for its credibility, legitimacy and remarkable capacity to instill high-level knowledge in its students. This excellence is reflected in its ranking as one of the best teaching institutions in the country by the Ministry of Education. Accreditation and Certification FGV EBAPE is accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS-EFMD), has been granted accreditation by AACSB International (AACSB). FGV EBAPE’s Professional Master’s in Public Administration program has also received international accreditation by the Commission on International Accreditation of Public Administration Education and Training Programs (ICAPA). The latest assessment by Brazil’s Ministry of Education has awarded top scores to FGV EBAPE's MSc in Administration and Doctorate programs, as well as to its Executive Master’s in Business Administration program. Every year FGV EBAPE is ranked among the top schools of Brazil, being awarded a maximum score of 5, according to the IGC (General Course Index), by the Ministry of Education. International Relations Office FGV EBAPE, Rua Jornalista Orlando Dantas, 30 – Room 106 (1st floor) Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. International Office Assistants Evelyn Sobrinho de Oliveira Special Programs, Outgoing Students International Officer Telephone: +55 21 3083-2403 E-mail: [email protected] Mônica Balanda Telephone: +55 21 3083-2401 Beatriz Alves de Araujo E-mail: [email protected] Incoming Students Telephone: +55 21 3083-2751 E-mail: [email protected] Office of Registration and Academic Records (SRA) FGV Main Building, Praia de Botafogo, 190 – Room 314 (3rd floor) Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Services: i. Student registration/enrolment/requests of academic declarations; ii. Provide, forward, publish and issue all documents related to students’ academic lives. All requests from students in relation to academic issues have to be made officially using the specific form provided by the SRA (REQUERIMENTO), which will then be forwarded to the relevant sectors. Information Technology Laboratories FGV EBAPE FGV Main Building Cultural Center th Ground floor, in front of the Lab 422 (4 floor) Next to FGV Main Building coffee machine Lab 813 (8th floor) Lab 1016 (10th floor) Library Lab Opening hours: 07h to 20h Lab 1332 and 1333 (13th floor) (Monday – Friday) and 08h to 18h Opening hours: 08h15 to 21h45 (Saturday) Opening hours: 08h to 20h (Monday – (Monday – Friday) and 08h30 to Friday) and 08h to 18h (Saturday) 12h30 (Saturday) Access to FGV premises (all campuses) Please note that FGV has a strict dress code No one will be allowed entry into its premises if wearing shorts, bermuda shorts, tank tops, flip flops or any type of beachwear Identification Bagde (Student ID Card) All international students are given an ID card upon arrival. You will need this card in order to gain admittance to FGV premises. Please ensure you carry it with you at all times while on FGV premises. The badge is an individual identification document and, as such, is not to be used by anyone other than to whom it was issued. Every time a person swipes the entry card at the turnstile, the entrance or exit is recorded, and this control is done for security reasons. Please note that the misuse of our entry badge is considered a serious breach of FGV’s Rules and Regulations. The card with photograph may be used as a student card for obtaining discount at cinemas, theater and live shows. In case you lost your card, you can request a new one at the Office of Academic Records (SRA); please note that you will have to pay a fee. In case your ID card is stolen, a Boletim de Ocorrência – BO (police report) will need to be filed. You can file a report at the DEAT (Tourist Police), located at Avenida Afrânio de Melo Franco, 159, Leblon (see map below); or you can do it online on the Delegacia Online website (Portuguese only).