Dr. Sérgio Branco

Professor

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Biography

Sérgio Branco is a prominent academic in the field of Civil Law, particularly focusing on Intellectual Property. He holds a master's degree and a doctorate in Civil Law from the State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As the Director of the Instituto de Tecnologia e Sociedade in Rio de Janeiro, he has been instrumental in bridging the gap between technology and societal norms. His extensive career includes a position as a Professor of Civil Law and Intellectual Property at the Fundação Getulio Vargas Law School, and he also served as the Academic Development Coordinator for the Graduate Program at FGV Direito Rio. Beginning his career as Legal Manager at the Brazilian Information Technology Institute, Branco has published several influential works, including 'Copyright Law Internet Use People's Works' and 'The Public Domain Brazilian Copyright Law'. His scholarship addresses the evolving landscape of copyright law in the digital age and the implications of new creative models such as Creative Commons.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2013-01-01 — Present

Instituto de Tecnologia e Sociedade • Rio de Janeiro

Leading the institute to guide the relationship between technology and society.

Professor

2006-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Fundação Getulio Vargas Law School •

Teaching courses in Civil Law and Intellectual Property.

Academic Development Coordinator

2005-01-01 — 2006-12-31

FGV Direito Rio •

Coordinated the development of academic programs.

Legal Manager

2006-01-01 — Present

Brazilian Information Technology Institute •

Managed legal affairs related to information technology.

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
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Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.