CityU Faculty of Business, University of São Paulo launch academic collaboration

To promote academic exchange and collaboration with Brazilian higher education institutions, José Alves, dean of Faculty of Business at City University of Macau (CityU), recently joined the Macao higher education institution delegation organized by the SAR Government Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) on a visit to Brazil. During the visit, CityU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Faculty of Economics, Business, Accounting, and Actuarial Science (FEA) of the University of São Paulo (USP) to further strengthen the partnership between the two institutions. The delegation was led by Teng Sio Hong, DSEDJ deputy director and comprised of leaders and representatives from eight Macao higher education institutions.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Director Teng Sio Hong. Dean José Alves and Professor Maria Dolores Montoya Diaz, dean of FEA-USP, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions. The collaboration will deepen cooperation in areas including student exchange, faculty visits, joint research, and academic resource sharing, building an international platform for faculty and students from both sides and providing richer academic resources and cultural perspectives.

During the stay in Brazil, the delegation visited São Paulo, Brasília, and Rio de Janeiro, where they toured local universities, technology and innovation parks, and science and innovation centers. Multiple education cooperation agreements were signed. The academic agreement between the FOB and FEA-USP not only strengthens CityU’s global network but also fosters future knowledge exchange and research cooperation with Brazil, demonstrating FOB’s commitment to nurturing outstanding business leaders.

Source: Faculty of Business, Education and Youth Development Bureau