Coppead UFRJ

What Coppead UFRJ does

COPPEAD is the graduate business school of the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), a federal public university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 1973. It operates as a non-profit government educational institution offering Master's, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral programs in Administration, alongside executive education through its MBA Executivo, Coppead Finanças, Coppead Energia, Pós-MBA, GRI sustainability reporting training, and Para Organizações corporate training portfolio. The Master's program is taught entirely in English, free of tuition, supported by CAPES/CNPq/Faperj scholarships of approximately R$ 2,100, and recognized 11 times by the Financial Times among the top 100 global programs, with maximum CAPES grade and triple international accreditation from AACSB, EFMD, and ANPAD.

The institution's core technology footprint is conventional for a higher-education provider rather than technology-platform based: no proprietary software, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed. Differentiation is delivered through curriculum content, faculty research output, and academic partnerships rather than technology products. Recent product additions include a 144-hour extension course for public sector managers covering strategic planning, data analysis, AI, and leadership, and the Pré-COPPEAD preparatory program using partnerships with online study platforms (including Eduardo Chaves) for GMAT/ANPAD/TOEFL prep.

The business model combines structural government funding for tuition-free degree programs with fee-based executive education (MBA Executivo, Coppead Finanças, Coppead Energia, Pós-MBA) and customized corporate training sold directly to organizations. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The Pré-COPPEAD social impact program is funded via the Minerva Impacto alumni association (CNPJ 56.909.985/0001-27) through alumni donations, faculty contributions, and corporate sponsorships including Parque UFRJ. The institution serves graduate students, mid-career and senior executives, corporate clients, public sector managers, and underrepresented candidates (women, Black and Indigenous people, LGBTQIAPN+, and residents of favelas/peripheries), supported by a 15,000-strong alumni network and 39 international business school partnerships including Wharton.

Name

Coppead UFRJ

Legal name

Instituto COPPEAD de Pós-Graduação em Administração

Website

https://coppead.ufrj.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

COPPEAD is the public graduate business school of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), offering tuition-free Master's and Doctoral programs in Administration alongside fee-based executive education (MBA, finance, energy) and corporate training, supported by government scholarships and a 15,000 alumni network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO)

Keywords

• Graduate business education
• Executive MBA programs
• Corporate training services
• Sustainability reporting training
• Doctoral management research

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public institution affiliated with UFRJ and the Brazilian government, core programs receive public funding through CAPES, CNPq, and Faperj scholarships. Master's program is tuition-free with government-funded scholarships.
2. Executive Education and Corporate Training: Revenue-generating programs including MBA Executive, Coppead Finanças, Coppead Energia, and customized training for organizations and public managers.
3. Sponsorships and Donations: Social program Pré-COPPEAD funded through donations via Minerva Impacto association (CNPJ 56.909.985/0001-27), corporate sponsors, alumni and faculty contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

COPPEAD is the graduate business school of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), offering Master's and Doctoral degree programs in Administration, an Executive MBA, specialized programs in finance and energy, Post-MBA continuing education, GRI-certified sustainability reporting training, and customized corporate training (Para Organizações). It also runs Pré-COPPEAD, a free preparatory social program that prepares underrepresented candidates (women, Black, and Indigenous people) for the Master's selection process through mentorship, study platforms, and exam fee scholarships.

Product overview

COPPEAD UFRJ is the business school of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro offering a comprehensive portfolio of management education programs. The core offerings include the internationally-accredited Master's in Administration (taught in English with full scholarships), Doctoral and Post-doctoral programs for academic researchers, Executive MBA and specialized programs in Finance and Energy, Post-MBA continuing education, and GRI sustainability reporting training. A distinctive social impact initiative is the Pré-COPPEAD program, which prepares diverse candidates (primarily women and Black individuals) for the Master's program through mentorship, online study platforms, and GMAT/ANPAD test preparation. The institution serves over 7,000 executives trained and maintains international accreditations from EFMD, AACSB, and ANPAD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pré-COPPEAD: Social impact program developed by COPPEAD alumni to increase diversity in leadership positions by preparing women and Black individuals for the master's program admission process.

Products and services

• MBA Executivo Executive MBA program offering advanced management education for professionals seeking leadership positions, delivered as a fee-based program under the executive education portfolio.
• Coppead Finanças Specialized finance program covering financial management, investment analysis, and corporate finance for executives seeking finance specialization.
• Coppead Energia Specialized energy management program addressing strategic and operational aspects of the energy sector, targeted at executives in the energy industry.
• Pós-MBA Continuing education program for MBA graduates seeking advanced specialization beyond their MBA credential.
• Mestrado em Administração (Master's in Administration) International Master's degree in Administration taught entirely in English, with full CAPES/CNPQ/Faperj scholarships of approximately R$2,100, recognized 11 times by the Financial Times as one of the top 100 global Master's programs.
• Doutorado (Doctoral program) Doctoral program in Administration for training future professors and researchers of international excellence, conducted as part of UFRJ's graduate program portfolio.
• Pós-Doutorado (Post-doctoral research program) Post-doctoral research program for advanced academic researchers pursuing further research in business and administration at COPPEAD/UFRJ.
• Treinamentos em Relatos de Sustentabilidade – GRI GRI-certified training programs in sustainability reporting (Global Reporting Initiative) for corporate professionals responsible for ESG and sustainability disclosures.
• Para Organizações (Customized Corporate Training) Customized corporate training and organizational development programs designed and delivered to companies based on their specific workforce development needs.
• Pré-COPPEAD Free social impact preparatory program developed by COPPEAD alumni that supports women, Black, and Indigenous candidates (and other underrepresented groups) for the Master's admission process through mentorship, online study platforms, GMAT/ANPAD/TOEFL preparation, and exam fee scholarships.
• Curso de Aperfeiçoamento para Gestores Públicos 144-hour distance learning extension course for public managers covering strategic planning, data analysis, AI, leadership, and public finance, delivered via Zoom on Fridays 9am-1:15pm from May 2026 to April 2027.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 Financial Times rankings among top 100 best Master's programs globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LAENOG (Latin American European Network in Social Support for Online Gaming)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026International research collaboration funded by Erasmus+ involving universities and organizations from Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Poland, and Panama. Focuses on promoting safer and more inclusive digital environments for young online gamers, identifying and combating toxic behaviors in virtual environments.
• Firjan/IELminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Partnership for Meet Up #18 event on talent development and social impact. Firjan (Federation of Industries of Rio de Janeiro) and its Institute (IEL) collaborate with COPPEAD on events discussing workforce formation and corporate social responsibility.
• Wharton SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026University of Pennsylvania's business school receives lectures at COPPEAD/UFRJ as part of international academic exchange.
• Minerva ImpactocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Association founded by COPPEAD alumni and faculty to bridge UFRJ and its alumni, promoting a culture of giving back, social impact, and continuous university support. Manages the endowment fund for Pré-COPPEAD social program (CNPJ 56.909.985/0001-27).
• Parque UFRJminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsor providing TOEFL scholarships for 5 Pré-COPPEAD students in 2024.
• 39 International Business SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership network including institutions like Wharton School, enabling student exchanges, collaborative research, and global exposure for students. Part of international relations strategy.
• CAPES/CNPQ/FaperjcoreOthersBrazilian government agencies providing scholarships of approximately R$ 2,100 for Master's students. Core funding mechanism for tuition-free graduate education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FGV EAESP (Fundação Getúlio Vargas): FGV is Brazil's most prominent private business school, offering MBAs, Master's, and executive education. Directly competes with COPPEAD for Brazilian graduate students and corporate training clients, but operates as a private institution with greater pricing flexibility and broader program portfolio.
• Insper: Insper is a leading Brazilian business school in São Paulo offering graduate programs, MBAs, and executive education. Competes directly with COPPEAD for executive education students and corporate clients; both schools target similar mid-career to senior executive segments.
• PUC-Rio Business School (IAG): PUC-Rio's business school is geographically close to COPPEAD in Rio de Janeiro and competes for the same local talent pool and corporate training clients. Both schools offer graduate and executive programs in the same metropolitan market.
• EGADE Business School (Tec de Monterrey): EGADE is a leading Latin American business school with MBA, Master's, and executive programs and triple-crown accreditation. Comparable to COPPEAD in scale, regional positioning, and target executive segment across Latin America.
• FDC (Fundação Dom Cabral): FDC is a leading Brazilian executive education provider consistently ranked by the Financial Times. Directly competes with COPPEAD's MBA Executivo and corporate training programs, with similar focus on custom executive programs for Brazilian corporates.
• University of São Paulo Business School (FEA-USP): FEA-USP is another Brazilian public university business school offering Master's, Doctoral, and executive programs. Directly comparable to COPPEAD as a public institution providing free Master's tuition with similar research and graduate education mission.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: INSEAD is a global business school with strong Latin American executive education presence. Comparable to COPPEAD in executive education delivery and accreditation standards, but operates at much larger international scale and targets senior global executives.
• London Business School (LBS): LBS is a global business school consistently ranked by the Financial Times. Comparable to COPPEAD through shared FT ranking methodology and executive education offerings, though it serves a global rather than Latin American client base.
• IESE Business School: IESE is one of the world's top-ranked business schools with strong executive education programs. Comparable to COPPEAD through FT rankings, executive education focus, and Latin American outreach, though based in Barcelona and Madrid.

Others

• Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania): Wharton is a global partner of COPPEAD for student exchanges and lectures, providing an international benchmark. While not a direct competitor, it sets the standard COPPEAD's Master's program is benchmarked against via FT rankings and shared accreditation ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/coppeadtv
• Facebookfacebook.com/portalufrj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ufrj
• Instagraminstagram.com/coppeadufrj
• Xx.com/ufrj

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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