About Us
AGTU's founders are esteemed professionals with significant achievements in their domains. They bring expertise, reliability, and a forward-thinking perspective to online education. Their belief in education's power and their global insights ensure AGTU meets the evolving needs and trends, transforming careers and lives worldwide.
President
Luiz Borges Filho, founder of AGTU and CEO of FAEL since 2011, has been instrumental in the institution's growth. In eight years, he expanded FAEL from a modest college in Lapa-PR with 10,000 students to one of Brazil's top 10 higher education institutions, now educating over 86,000 students. With a career in education and technology since 1997, Luiz has held executive roles at Tuiuti University of Paraná and Dtcom. In 1999, he founded EDUCON, leading the development of a pioneering distance training project for teachers. By 2001, he launched EDUCON's first Executive MBA in collaboration with the University of São Paulo (USP), setting a new standard for Brazilian distance education. As EDUCON's executive director until 2007, he grew the company to serve over 100,000 students in more than 1,000 municipalities. A Mechanical Engineer from UFPR with an Executive MBS from Business School São Paulo, Luiz leads a team of 700 employees at FAEL, dedicated to empowering a vast student body across 450 centers in Brazil.
Chief Academic Officer
Carlos Guimarães, AGTU's Global Academic Director, brings 28 years of rich experience in education. His career highlights include serving as a Higher Education Professor, Senior Executive, and spearheading the accreditation of a major educational institution by the Ministry of Education in Brazil. His expertise extends to digital course development and instructional design for international online classes. Carlos has also held key administrative roles in the public sector, advising the government on allocating public resources for academic research and serving as the vice president of international affairs for the Commercial Trade Association of Paraná. His leadership and interpersonal skills have been instrumental in liaising with institution members, government officials, and societal leaders. As the Honorary Consul of Finland in Paraná, he has been pivotal in adopting and adapting Finland's exemplary educational practices to the Brazilian context.
Chief Technology Officer & Chief Marketing Officer
Carlos Oliveira, a Master of Arts graduate from Criswell College, Dallas, has a distinguished career with industry leaders such as SAP, Nissan, IBM, ExxonMobil, Bosch, Denso/Toyota, and more. As AGTU's CTO, he also presides over Lucent University and Vis Ed Corp. His expertise encompasses Project Management, Education, Distance Learning, ERP Quality Management, Recruitment, Language Acquisition and Localization, Software Design, Web Development, and Marketing. Carlos's strategic implementations and technical proficiency have been instrumental in elevating AGTU to new heights of innovation, technology, and affordability on a global scale.
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American Global Tech University’s administrative headquarters is at 6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32827. As a premier online university, we are committed to excellence in technology education. Our virtual doors are open worldwide, offering top-tier programs that prepare students for the dynamic challenges of the 21st-century global tech marketplace.
Yes, AGTU is officially licensed by the Florida State Commission on Education, holding License No. 12506, in accordance with the Bylaws and Chapter 6E of the Florida Administrative Code. This ensures our commitment to providing high-quality higher education.
• Master of Science in Education with Specialization in Sustainability
• Master of Science in Education with Specialization in Digital Education
• Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Digital Business
• Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Sustainability
• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Science in Cloud Computing
• Master of Science in Cyber Security
Our content is available in English, Portuguese and Spanish. You can choose which language to study. It will not be necessary to carry out the English proficiency test.
AGTU employs a blended learning approach, delivering course material asynchronously via our intuitive Learning Management System (LMS), allowing students to learn at their own pace and on their schedule. Complementing this, we host live, synchronous sessions weekly to facilitate direct engagement with faculty, enriching the learning experience with interactive discussions.
AGTU's programs are structured into distinct disciplines, each spanning six weeks. The final week has a comprehensive evaluation through a case study, which is then meticulously analyzed by a specialist teacher who provides individualized feedback to each student. This ensures a thorough understanding and application of the subject matter.
Yes, students must present a dissertation to an evaluation committee as part of the recognition process required by the MEC. This is a crucial step in demonstrating mastery and applying theoretical knowledge in a practical context.
Your online learning environment at AGTU is equipped with a variety of teaching materials like e-books, articles, video lessons, and other learning resources to provide a comprehensive learning experience, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in your studies.
The payment options available are Debit, Credit, Pix, and Boleto cards. These options are facilitated through digital platforms, ensuring a smooth and secure payment process for your educational investment.