Knowledge that turns your potential into authority.

It is an MBA for executives and leaders who need to make decisions with more confidence and influence real results.

The course is for different profiles, such as:

• supervisors, coordinators, and managers;
• directors, department heads, and members of senior management;
• leaders looking for continuous improvement;
• professionals in management roles who aspire to take on leadership positions.

The graduate course in Leadership and Management is designed for those who already work (or intend to work) in leadership roles, managing people, teams, and projects in various business areas.

The business environment is putting more pressure on leaders than ever before, and several factors make this training particularly timely:

• Engagement under pressure: quiet quitting and disengagement call for leaders capable of fostering a sense of purpose and a healthy work environment.
• Strategic AI: managers need to use AI for predictive and data-driven decision-making — and teach their teams how to do so, rather than just giving them simple commands.
• Decision-making in complex environments: volatile scenarios require an integrated vision of leadership, strategy, and management.
• Accelerated competition: technology and globalization raise the bar for those who hold (or aspire to) decision-making positions.

Yes.

The Executive MBA in Leadership and Management is highly sought after by professionals in management roles who wish to take on leadership positions, or by leaders seeking to further their development to advance to senior management.

The training program combines leadership, management, and strategy, preparing professionals to expand their influence, lead high-performance teams, and execute the organization’s strategies.

The Executive MBA USP/Esalq in Leadership and Management aims to combine:

• comprehensive leadership training that includes leadership, management, and strategy;
• masterclasses featuring CEOs, board members, and directors of major corporations;
• live workshops with hands-on activities for each module;
• optional international module and access to Solution Plus (over 200 hours of content);
• live, interactive classes with active student participation, which are recorded and made available throughout the course;
• professors and leaders with extensive experience in the market;
• high-level networking with a senior student profile;
• certificate issued by USP/Esalq, recognized by MEC, and nationally and internationally valid.

In addition, because it is an MBA program for executives with limited spots and a pre-selection process, the course brings together a highly qualified class focused on achieving concrete results in leadership and management careers.

Yes.

The Executive MBA USP/Esalq in Leadership and Management is accredited and authorized by MEC. It follows the guidelines for MBA-level specialization courses offered by the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (Esalq) at the University of São Paulo (USP).

Yes.

By completing the Executive MBA USP/Esalq in Leadership and Management, you receive the official USP/Esalq digital certificate, which proves specialization in Leadership and Management and makes your resume stand out in the job market.

Yes. Applicants must have a higher education diploma.

In addition, it is preferred that you have at least 3 years of professional experience leading people, as well as English proficiency in reading, listening, and speaking. Before enrollment, applicants will undergo a pre-selection process based on a review of their academic and professional background.

Live classes are held weekly on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (BRT, UTC -3), allowing for direct interaction with professors and Q&A sessions.

In addition, all classes are recorded and remain available until the end of the course, allowing students to organize their routine and review the content whenever and wherever they prefer.

Yes.

Even with live classes, students have access to the recordings until the end of the Executive MBA in Leadership and Management, which offers more flexibility to stay up to date with the content.

Attendance is calculated by taking the tests and activities, with a minimum requirement of 75%. Therefore, those who are unable to participate in live classes can watch the recordings at their own convenience.

The Executive MBA USP/Esalq in Leadership and Management is organized into three complementary modules:

• Management: tools for managing operations and business, including financial management, financial statement analysis, cost management, operations and supply chain management, project and sales management, digital marketing, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data Science, and People Analytics;
• Leadership: leadership and team development, including self-awareness, leadership styles, emotional intelligence, executive communication and negotiation, change and crisis management, diversity and inclusion, mentoring and coaching, and neuroscience applied to business;
• Strategy: business vision and innovation, including strategic planning and management, economic scenario analysis, mergers and acquisitions, international business, ESG programs, tax planning, digital disruption, and risk assessment.

The proposal is to offer comprehensive training for high-performance leaders, combining behavioral skills, management tools, and strategic vision.

Aimed at comprehensive leader training, the Executive MBA in Leadership and Management goes beyond the development of a particular leadership style and presents the knowledge necessary for the creation of corporate strategies.

In the Management module, students will have access to key tools to drive projects and operations with quality, within the deadlines and budgets set by senior management.

Yes.

In addition to the standard subjects, the course is highly practical and interactive. Students participate in:

• masterclasses featuring CEOs, board members, and directors of major corporations;
• live workshops for each module, with hands-on activities;
• decision-making exercises, case studies, and group projects;
• a final Business Case with individual advising.

Masterclasses are sessions with CEOs, board members, and directors of major corporations in Brazil and abroad, conducted in an interview-style format, that explore real-life experiences, challenges, and case studies in leadership and management.

Workshops are three-hour live sessions held after each module. They cover emerging leadership and high-performance management topics and practices — valuable moments of immersion, reflection, and personal development.

The International Module is an optional stage of the Executive MBA in Leadership and Management. There are limited spots available and it incurs an additional cost to the total price of the course.

It is designed for students who wish to enhance their educational experience with an international perspective, learning about management practices in other markets.

Solution Plus is a streaming course with over 200 hours of management-focused content, with Pecege Certification.

During the course, Executive MBA USP/Esalq in Leadership and Management students have access to Solution Plus for 18 months, with all the benefits of the annual subscription plan.

The final paper is a Business Case, a concise document to propose a new project, developed throughout the course with the support of an advisor.

Based on the diagnosis of a problem or opportunity, students compare value proposals and select the best solution. Under the distance education format, the presentation is held via video conference and is mandatory for completing the course.

Yes.

After each class, students take an online test, which is available in the academic system for three weeks. There are 10 multiple-choice questions and three attempts. The highest grade obtained is the one considered in the final average (which must be equal to or greater than 7).

At the end of the course, students also take the final online tests, which are mandatory for completing the Executive MBA USP/Esalq in Leadership and Management.

The course combines USP/Esalq’s academic excellence with the practical experience of professors and leaders who work daily in companies and management projects.

They share real-life situations, reveal how they make decisions, and provide guidance on applying approaches that actually work in the market. The course also has masterclasses led by renowned executives from major corporations.

Yes.

Live classes, workshops, and group projects promote the exchange of experiences and networking between leaders and managers from different fields, companies, and sectors.

By gathering a senior student profile — supervisors, managers, directors, and senior management — the Executive MBA in Leadership and Management provides high-level professional connections.

Yes.

It is based on a direct premise: quiet quitting is less about unmotivated employees and more about leadership unable to engage their teams. The Leadership module covers exactly that — leadership styles, purpose, mentoring and coaching, emotional intelligence, feedback, and recognition. The central idea: leadership does not “motivate” anyone, but creates an environment that generates engagement, moving from repetitive practice to deliberate, challenging, and psychologically safe practice.

Yes.

The main events in the field include: Gramado Summit, Web Summit Rio, Startup Summit, Digitalks Expo, CONARH, HR4Results, HSM+, Fórum de Gestão do Capital Humano, RD Summit, and VTEX Day.

Attending these events helps you expand your professional network and stay up to date on trends in leadership, management, and innovation.

The course can be paid in 24 installments of BRL 850.00 (enrollment + 23 installments), plus an application fee of BRL 100.00. There is also the option to pay in one installment with a discount. (Prices according to the MBA USP/Esalq official website, subject to update.)

For reference: the course awards a specialization certificate at the MBA level issued by USP/Esalq, recognized by MEC, and valid both nationally and internationally — a credential that free courses and certifications do not offer. Furthermore, the course content is applicable to your work, providing immediate practical results.

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