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Brazil: Technology, Economy and Society

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Salvador, Brazil

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Program Terms:

Spring Break

Restrictions:

DePaul University applicants only

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Spring Break

Dates / Deadlines:

Thank you for your interest in this program! We are not currently accepting applications. In general, applications open about 6 months before program application deadlines.

Fact Sheet:




Program Type:	Short-term	School/College:	College of Computing and Digital Media, School of Computing
Service Learning:	No	Language Immersion:	No
Internship:	No	Eligible Year:	Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Eligible GPA:	2.5	Living Arrangements:	Hotel
Host Country Language:	Portuguese	Language of Instruction:	English
Subjects Taught:	Information Systems, Information Technology	Classmates from:	DePaul
Prerequisite:	None	Number of Credits Possible:	04
Liberal Studies Domain:	None

Program Description:

Panorama of coast- J.Donmoyer

Photo courtesy of J. Donmoyer

Courses
Living Arrangements

The DePaul Study Abroad Program and CDM will once again be offering this unique opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students in CDM to investigate information technology in developing countries.

Designed for students interested in information technology (IT) or development and urban planning, this program explores IT and IT clusters in Brazil from technological, economic and socio-cultural perspectives. Students learn about the history and development of IT in Brazil, the role it plays in economic development, as well as its transformation of social institutions. The trip begins with a free weekend in Rio de Janeiro before launching into visits to IT firms in this global city. The next stop is Salvador, Bahia, known for its cuisine and a booming IT industry.

COURSES

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The program will be led by Olayele Adelakun, Associate Professor in CDM. Dr. Adelakun has research interests in IT outsourcing and global information systems, and has been leading groups of students to Brazil since 2004.

The program starts with several pre-departure sessions and continues through the spring quarter with meetings scheduled upon return. Students participating in the program register for one 4-credit course. Undergraduates register for Information, Economy and Technology (IT 201), which fulfills the Self, Society and Modern World domain requirement; or Technology, Economy and Society in Brazil (CSC 399), which fulfills the Junior Year Experiential Learning domain requirement. Depending on their concentration, graduate students may register for CSC 399, ECT 596, IS 596, or IT 599.

IT in Emerging Countries: The Case of Brazil
The objective of the course is to expose students to the reality of information technology (IT) in an emerging/developing country. Technology played a significant role in most of the emerging economies of the late 1990's and 2000's. Revenue from product and IT services to emerging countries is over $30 billion. Brazil is of high interest because it is an emerging economic country with extreme contrasts. While it is a country with tremendous resources, richness and IT capabilities, it is also a country with a very high level of poverty. This course will expose students to IT use, management, development, policy and strategic impact within the Brazilian economy and its impact internationally. Students will visit several companies and meet with various IT stakeholders in the organization (users, developers, managers, IT strategic and policy implementers etc.) who will explain their practices and strategies to the students. In addition to learning about the history and development of technology in Brazil, students will also learn about the culture of Brazil and the role of technology in the country's economic development. The course will also examine the necessary success factors for US-based companies planning to setup an IT center in Brazil. Appropriate business attire will be required at corporate and government visits.

Circumstances, such as an unexpected event abroad or a curriculum change, may require DePaul University to make changes to the program. DePaul University reserves the right to cancel or alter programs and courses without notice.

Living Arrangements

During their stay, students are housed in comfortable hotels in double rooms.

COST

All students participating in study abroad will be charged both tuition and a program fee. Tuition is billed at the students regular DePaul tuition rate based on the number of credits enrolled. Click here for the program fee for your program. Read the details carefully to understand exactly what is included. Please also note the withdrawal policy.

PASSPORT AND VISA

If you are planning to study abroad and do not have a passport, apply for one immediately. Some programs require students to obtain student visas. In that case, contact the countrys local consulate or embassy for up-to-date instructions. As of this publication, students on the Brazil program DO need a visa. Please note that visa requirements can change quickly. The Study Abroad Program will update this website to reflect changes as they become available.

ADVISOR

Questions about this program? Contact your study abroad advisor Sally Kubes at skubes@depaul.edu or visit during your advisor’s open advising hours.

DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or handicap in admissions, employment, or the provision of services. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 1 East Jackson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604.