The School of Economics, Administration and Accountancy (FEA-USP) was created in January 1946, soon after the end of the Second World War and together with the redemocratization of Brazil. The new institution appeared twelve years after the establishment of the University of São Paulo and was called the School of Economic and Administrative Sciences (FCEA), at a time when the Brazilian economy was accelerating its industrialization process and significantly expanding its service sector and was thus no longer marked by agricultural and export activities.

These economic transformations led to an increased demand for specialized professionals in economy, administration and accounting, particularly in São Paulo, the country’s main economic center.

Still in 1946, the Academic Center Visconde de Cairu became the representative body of FEA’s students and actively participated in the student movement’s fight for better education, in defense of democracy and human rights, and for greater student representation in the University’s collegiate bodies. In 1950, the Association of Alumni was created, which is now called the Association of FEA Graduates.

Many of the newly graduates became involved in teaching, research and administration activities at FEA, in accordance with their merits.

In the 1950’s and 60’s, the Brazilian education system started to put greater emphasis on the subjects required by the new economic phase, including mathematics, financial administration, cost accounting and quantitative methods. The FCEA adapted its curriculum to the labor market’s demands, which was interested in a better technical qualification for economists, accountants, actuarial professionals and business administrators.