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1 Noel lmurray, Director, Schmid Center for International Business Presents Informational Meeting Brazil iltravel lcourse, Jan 9 25,2012 Building Cross Cultural Business Competencies Date: Thursday, September 29 Time: 5:30 to 6:15pm Location: Beckman 401 RSVP Debi Gonda at Gonda@chapman.edu

2 Benefits Free tuition!* ($3,000 value) 3 credit course You pay cost of program & airfare Strengthen your resume with international focus In depth thknowledge of South thamerica s most important economy Visits to domestic & foreign invested corporations Sao Paulo & Rio de Janeiro Cultural excursions Building business cross cultural skill set *must have completed half of credits toward the degree

3 Program Faculty: Noel Murray has lead several travel courses to China, Vietnam, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Ireland. Overview: 5 days of class plus 9 day travel to Brazil Program Inclusions: Program fee approx. $3,929 $4,322 (contingent on # travelers) Students will depart for Sao Paulo from LAX Monday, Jan 16th, 2012 Students leave Riode Janeiro for LAX Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012 Course schedule: Jan 9,10,11, 12, & 14 (final exam) Double accommodation in s (single rooms extra) Most meals included In Brazil ground transportation & cultural tours included Exclusions: Course price does not include airfares Plane fares approx. $1,100 (subject to change!) Brazil Visa extra

4 Course Schedule 01/09 Culture and Globalization: Consensus & Controversies 6 10pm 01/10 Culture & the Structure of Consumer Myths 6 10pm 01/11 Creating Value from ReconcilingValues in 6 10pm Tension 01/12 Brazil: Culture & Economy 6 10pm 01/14 Final exam 9 noon 01/16 Depart for Brazil 01/25 Return to U.S.A. (same day) 02/01 Final paper due

5 Cultural Excursions City tour of Sao Paulo Sao Paulo to Rio coach transfer City tour of Rio de Janeiro (Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer, beach area, historical center) Sunday, Jan 22nd free day to explore Copacabana beach, botanical gardens, Hippie market etc

6 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, SAO PAULO RIO DE JANEIRO, JANUARY, 2012 Tuesday January 17, 2012 day one - arrive Sao Paulo - morning arrive Sao Paulo air afternoon meet ISP representative at the airport transfer to, drop off bags group lunch check in guided tour of Sao Paulo during this tour you will discover the main historical sights of Sao Paulo, such as The Cathedral and the Pateo de Colegio, where the city was founded. d After the historic downtown area, you will visit the Liberdade district (Japanese neighborhood), and one of the most sophisticated areas: the Paulista Avenue, where the Museum of Modern Art is located. We will also visit the Jardins area, famous for its luxury stores. The final stop is at Ibirapuera Park, home to the landmark of Sao Paulo: the Bandeirantes Monument. bus transfer restaurant bus transfer/walk evening welcome dinner bus transfer/restaurant return to bus transfer

7 Wednesday January 18, 2012 day two - doing business in Brazil - morning visit 1: The B of the BRICs : implications of Brazil s emergence in the busfull day global market e.g. US Commercial Service management presentation, discussion group lunch restaurant afternoon visit 2: Brazilian banking & finance environment e.g. Itau Unibano (Brazilian bank with international operations) management presentation, discussion rest of the day at leisure Thursday January 19, 2012 day three - market strategies - morning visit 3: Brazilian company thriving in a highly competitive market bus full day e.g. Azul Airlines management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities group lunch restaurant afternoon visit 4: leadership in environmental practices e.g. Natura (Brazilian cosmetics manufacturer) management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities evening free to relax, OR optional cultural event 1: exploration of Brazilian arts & history sts pay individually Visit some of the most famous museums in Sao Paulo such as Independence Museum (IPIRANGA) & Sao Paulo s Art Museum (MASP).

8 Friday January 20, 2012 day four - transfer to Rio de Janeiro - morning check out transfer to Resende (duration approx. 3.5 hrs) bus transfer group lunch restaurant afternoon visit 5: crisis management in manufacturing bus transfer e.g. Volkswagen buses & trucks (a MAN company) management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities transfer to Rio de Janeiro (duration approx. 2 hrs) bus transfer evening arrive Rio de Janeiro check in rest of the day at leisure

9 Saturday January 21, 2012 day five -Culture - morning cultural levent 1: Rio s top attractions bus/train/walk / Here we will go by cog train (Brazil s first electric train) for a journey through the dense Atlantic Rain Forest of Tijuca, to one of the new elected beauties of the modern world: the Christ Statue on Corcovado mountain. Beneath the almost 40 metre tall statue of Christ you will have the whole of Rio at your feet. Clear sight allows (especially in the morning) a spectacular view of the town s southern districts of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana and of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas close to the Botanical Garden. Later on, enjoy further views of the city from an entirely different angle from the Sugar Loaf. bus/walk/cable bl car end of tour, return to the afternoon group lunch restaurant evening free to relax, OR optional cultural event 2: Samba experience with locals sts pay individually attend samba school rehearsal and learn how Rio s samba schools work through a live, unique & memorable experience

10 Sunday January 22, 2012 day six free day to explore the city recommended activities: Ipanema hippie fair - day at leisure - Monday January 23, 2012 day seven - Brazilian Giants - morning visit 6: energy, technology and sustainable development bus full day e.g. Petrobras (Brazil s oil & gas corporation) management presentation, discussion group lunch restaurant afternoon visit 7: the role of media in defining consumer behavior e.g. TV Globo (leading Brazilian media group) management age e presentation, pese,dscusso discussion, tour of facilities rest of day at leisure Tuesday January 24, 2012 day eight - positive impact - morning visit 8: addressing social challenges bus full day e.g. AfroReggae (NFO social activities in favelas) management presentation, discussion lunch on your own restaurant t afternoon free to explore the city evening farewell dinner walk/restaurant return to walk

11 Wednesday January 25, 2012 day nine -depart for USA - morning free for sightseeing & shopping lunch on your own afternoon free for sightseeing & shopping transfer to the airport evening transfer to the airport bus transfer depart for USA air

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13 How to Register 1. Sign name & on interest list 2. Oct. 6 robison@chapman.edu with intent to go. 3. Oct 20 we inform you if chosen. 4. Pick up signed faculty authorization form. 5. Oct 25. $500 non-refundable deposit to cashier. 6. Take receipt of CGE. 7. Proof of Airfare paid by Nov Program fee paid by Dec 14 th 9. U.S. passport valid beyond August, 2012

SAMPLE ITINERARY BRAZIL PERFORMANCE TOUR (itinerary subject to change)

SAMPLE ITINERARY BRAZIL PERFORMANCE TOUR (itinerary subject to change) DAY ONE: RIO DE JANEIRO ARRIVAL (D) Arrive into Rio de Janeiro! Say "Rio" and mental images explode: sparkling costumes of Carnaval;