Established in Brazil in 1959, initially as a technological trade school to attend the large metal-mechanic industries from Santa Catarina’s northern region, the Educational Society of Santa Catarina - SOCIESC is today a COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTION: IN EDUCATION, CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY. It works on all phases of human development, including primary, undergraduate, graduate education, as well as outreach programs, business training and distance learning courses. SOCIESC’s MBA program is the result of a partnership with FGV - the most respected private research and higher education institution in Brazil and its masters programs are accredited by CAPES - the government agency of the Ministry of Education and Culture, which authorizes and oversees new postgraduate courses. In addition to its qualified education which is highly recognized by the market, the SOCIESC brand is also synonymous with excellence in PROVIDING ENGINEERING, CONSULTING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, attending both national and international companies. The institution’s services are provided from a modern infrastructure with specialized laboratories, together with a quality management system that complies with ISO 9001 international standards requirements.