Brazilian Institutions Expand Advanced Business Education with New MBA Opportunities in 2026
UFSCar and Faculdade Senac-RN introduce new MBA programs and showcase advanced business education initiatives for 2026 in Brazil.
- • UFSCar opens online MBA applications for 2026 with 30 seats and 428-hour curriculum.
- • Senac-RN launched MBA and specialization courses focusing on management and leadership development.
- • Both institutions emphasize preparing professionals for economic challenges and market innovation.
- • Fecomércio-RN and Senac-RN leaders highlighted the significance of expanded advanced education in Rio Grande do Norte.
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Brazil is witnessing a significant expansion in advanced business education as the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and Faculdade Senac-RN unveil new offerings to prepare professionals for evolving economic challenges.
UFSCar is currently accepting applications for its 2026 MBA in Economics and Business, with enrollment open until December 5, 2023. The fully online program runs from December 5, 2023, to March 10, 2027, and spans 17 subjects totaling 428 hours. It targets economists, managers, directors, and coordinators, emphasizing interdisciplinary training for strategic decision-making in uncertain economic scenarios. Tuition ranges between R$ 599 and R$ 649 monthly, with a registration fee of R$ 360 for its 30 available seats.
Meanwhile, in Rio Grande do Norte, Faculdade Senac-RN marked its presence at the 10th Business Forum Experience 2025 in Natal, showcasing its newly launched undergraduate and specialization courses. The focus is on MBA programs designed to enhance leadership, management, and innovation skills crucial for contemporary market demands. Marcelo Queiroz, president of Fecomércio-RN, and Senac-RN’s regional director Raniery Pimenta highlighted the importance of broadening advanced qualification pathways in the region, underscoring Senac-RN's leadership in professional education.
Together, these initiatives reflect Brazil's commitment to strengthening business education through accessible, high-level programs that prepare students and professionals to meet the demands of a dynamic economic landscape.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.