Institutional Brochure - Academia de Studii Economice din Bucuresti

 CONTENT Message from the Rector...........................................................................................................2 University Management ............................................................................................................. 3 Faculties ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Bachelor’s study programs in foreign languages ....................................................................... 7 Master’s study programs in foreign languages .......................................................................... 9 Doctoral study programs in foreign languages ........................................................................ 11 Scientific research .................................................................................................................... 12 Inter‐institutional partners ....................................................................................................... 13 International cooperation ........................................................................................................ 14 Student life ............................................................................................................................... 19 Art and culture at ASE .............................................................................................................. 23 Bucharest – a friendly European Capital .................................................................................. 25 Romania – a country to explore ............................................................................................... 27 Our Campus .............................................................................................................................. 29 2 MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR The Bucharest University of Economic Studies is a research intensive university that organizes study programs and scientific research in the fields of Economic Sciences, Administrative Sciences, Sociology and Humanities. ASE is considered the most important economic higher education institution from Romania and one of the most renown economic universities in South‐Eastern Europe. PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor
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Students are offered the opportunity to pursue a full academic path by attending Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral study programs. In addition, ASE organizes continuing training programs, teacher training programs, postgraduate programs, as well as MBA and EMBA study programs. In its over 100 years of existence, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies has gained national and international prestige. Numerous academics and graduates have been recognized as outstanding personalities, as they have become academics and researchers in prestigious world universities, members of the Romanian Academy of Sciences and of other national and international scientific fora, or of private or public organizations, parliamentary, government or diplomatic institutions. ASE has 12 Faculties, whose nealry 22,000 students can attend study programs in Romanian, English, French or German: 24 Bachelor’s programs, 87 Master’s programs, Doctoral studies in 10 fields and more than 145 postgraduate continuing education programs. The Bucharest University of Economic Studies is a transparent, competitive, reliable public institution, with strong partnerships with representatives of the economic and social environment, able to pertinently meet the requirements of the labor market. Our University wishes to address the current challenges to human knowledge and action, by pursuing the following main objectives: the growth and advancement of knowledge; modern student‐
centered education; social responsibility, manifested in the solutions offered to issues arising in Romanian and European economy. I am proud to have attended Bachelor’s and Doctoral study programs offered by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, and that this University has become my professional destiny. Therefore, I warmly recommend those aspiring towards a successful career to join our academic community! 3 UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PhD Prof. Nicolae ISTUDOR Rector Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 19, ext. 132/133 Fax no.: +4 021 319 18 99 E‐mail address: rectorat@ase.ro PhD Prof. Pavel NĂSTASE
President of the University’s Senate Phone no.: +4 021 319 20 25 +4 021 319 19 00/01 ext. 283 E‐mail address: senat@ase.ro MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES PhD Prof. Roxana SARBU Vice‐rector ‒ Education Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 204 Fax no.: +4 021 319 20 23 E‐mail address: sarbu.roxana@ase.ro PhD Prof. Bogdan Cristian NEGREA Vice‐rector ‒ Scientific research, development and innovation Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 210 Fax no.: +4 021 319 20 24 E‐mail address: bogdan.negrea@fin.ase.ro PhD Prof. Dorel PARASCHIV Vice‐rector ‒ Liaison with the social and business environment, cooperation with students Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 287 Fax no.: +4 021 319 20 22 E‐mail address: dorel.paraschiv@ase.ro PhD Prof. Ion SMEUREANU Vice‐rector ‒ Development of the IT infrastructure and logistics Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 287 Fax no.: +4 021 319 20 22 E‐mail address: smeurean@ase.ro PhD Prof. Eugeniu TURLEA Vice‐rector ‒ Economic and Financial Management Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 210 Fax no.: +4 021 319 20 24 E‐mail address: eugeniu.turlea@cig.ase.ro PhD Prof. Constantin Marius PROFIROIU Vice‐rector ‒ International Relations Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 204 Fax no.: +4 021 319 20 23 E‐mail address: marius.profiroiu@amp.ase.ro Dragoș Andrei STOICA Student Representative Phone no.: 0722 859 612 E‐mail address: dra.stoica@gmail.com Ec. Dan GHICAN Administrative Director Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 109 E‐mail address: dan.ghican@ase.ro 4 OUR STUDENTS ABOUT US I come from a French business school (EDC Paris Business School), and I have spent a year in ASE, to study for a double degree Master’s program in International Business Management. Upon arrival, I was welcomed by the Erasmus Students’ Network which helped me settle properly. Regarding courses, I have found all of them very interesting; students are treated as adults, and as future workers, who have to participate in interactive courses and debates, and in professional or research projects, rather than homework. The year spent at ASE has allowed me to develop many professional skills. I am more flexible, I can adapt to any situation and I am more open‐minded. Thanks to these courses and the cross‐cultural dimension, I feel confident about my future in the field of international business. Adrien Dinh, France ASE ‒ three letters that epitomize the most beautiful and constructive higher education experiences I have had so far. I have always imagined that my experience as a university student should be unique and I have been keen on making the right choice; thus, I experienced various academic environments, as I studied in Brussels for one year and then for another year I attended the Faculty of Medicine in Bucharest. Once I enrolled at ASE, at the Faculty of International Business and Economics, in the fall of 2014, I knew from the very first week that I had finally made the right choice. Here, I found a warm academic environment, which lays emphasis on academic excellence and the moulding and guiding of students towards successful careers. Andrei Mavriş, Romania Erasmus Student Network Reunion
5 FACULTIES (Study programs in foreign languages are highlighted in red) "Mihai Eminescu” Building Accounting and Management Information Systems BA and MA in English  Str. Căderea Bastiliei, nr. 2‐10, sector 1, Bucharest, 010374, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 118, 228 E‐mail address: decan@cig.ase.ro Website: www.cig.ase.ro Administration and Public Management
Str. Căderea Bastiliei, nr. 2‐10, sector 1, Bucharest, 010374, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 553 E‐mail address: secretariat@amp.ase.ro Website: www.famp.ase.ro Agrifood and Environmental Economics Str. Mihail Moxa, nr. 5‐7, sector 1, Bucharest, 010961, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/ 01, ext. 566 E‐mail address: eam@ase.ro Website: www.eam.ase.ro Bucharest Business School (BBS) MBAs in English  Calea Griviţei, nr. 2‐ 2A, sector 1, Bucharest, 010731, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 312 97 24, +4 0724 55 80 90 E‐mail address: office@bbs.ase.ro Website: www.bbs.ase.ro Business Administration (in Foreign Languages) BA and MA in English, French, German, MBA in German  Calea Griviţei, nr. 2‐2A, sector 1, Bucharest, 010731, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 212 86 07; +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 585 E‐mail address: info@fabiz.ase.ro Website: www.fabiz.ase.ro Business and Tourism  BA in English  Bd. Dacia, nr. 41, sector 1, Bucharest, 010404, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 202 E‐mail address: decanatc@ase.ro Website: www.comert.ase.ro "Ion N. Angelescu” Building
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6 Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics  BA and MA in English  Calea Dorobanţi, nr. 15‐17, sector 1, Bucharest, 010552, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 119, 281, 331 E‐mail address: decanat@csie.ase.ro Website: http://www.csie.ase.ro/ Finance, Insurance, Banking and Stock Exchange  BA in English  Str. Mihail Moxa, nr. 5‐7, sector 1, Bucharest, 010961, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01 ext. 571 E‐mail address: secretariat@fin.ase.ro Website: www.fabbv.ase.ro International Business and Economics  BA and MA in English  Bd. Dacia, nr. 41, sector 1, Bucharest, 010404, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 170, 171 E‐mail address: rei@ase.ro Website: www.rei.ase.ro Management BA in English  Str. Căderea Bastiliei, nr. 2‐10, sector 1, Bucharest, 010374, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 120, 230 E‐mail address: decanat@man.ase.ro Website: www.management.ase.ro Marketing “Victor Slăvescu” Building  BA in English Bd. Dacia, nr. 41, sector 1, Bucharest, 010404, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 80; +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 465, 467 E‐mail address: decanat@mk.ase.ro; secretariat@mk.ase.ro Website: www.marketing.ase.ro Theoretical and Applied Economics Calea Dorobanţi, nr. 15‐17, sector 1, Bucharest, 010552, Romania Phone no.: +4 021 319 19 00/01, ext. 106, 361 E‐mail address: decanateconomie@ase.ro Website: www.economie.ase.ro Palace of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies “Take Ionescu” Building 7 BACHELOR’S STUDY PROGRAMS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES ASE ofers 24 Bachelor’s study programs in the following fields: Economic Sciences, Administrative Sciences, Sociology (Human Resources) and Philology (Applied Modern Languages). Among them, 10 programs are taught in English, French or German, as follows: Bachelor’s study programs in foreign languages Faculty Bachelor’s study program Accounting Accounting and Management Information Systems and Management Information Systems (in English) Business Administration (in English) Business Administration (in Foreign Languages) Business Administration (in French) Business Administration (in German) Business and Tourism
Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics Finance, Insurance, Banking and Stock Exchange Business Administration in Trading, Tourism, Services, Commodity Science and Quality Management (in English) Economic Informatics (in English) Finance and Banking (in English) International Business and Economics International Business and Economics (in English) Management Management (in English) Marketing Marketing (in English) 8 OUR STUDENTS ABOUT US When I was announced that I was selected as an Erasmus student for Romania, I felt that I wanted to fly there in a minute but, of course, lots of preparations and paperwork had to be done. At the beginning, I visited Bucharest and its surroundings, and afterwards I went to some rural areas, I went skiing, I went to other cities, I went to Maramureş, I went on trips with friends that came to visit me. Finally, I went back home with plenty of memories and good things from an endless Erasmus experience. Marc Wiese, Germany My Erasmus experience is the greatest thing I've ever done in my life! Bucharest is an amazing city, people are very kind and open‐minded about foreigners. I have so many awesome memories that I can't believe all of them happened in only 6 months. Awesome people, awesome country, awesome city!! Matthias Beck, France I graduated from ASE’s Faculty of Finance, Insurance, Banking and Stock Exchange in 2008. The three‐year Bachelor’s program represented a solid base for my subsequent studies and a career in the financial world. I attended a Master’s program in Econometrics at the University of Amsterdam and a Master’s program in Artificial Intelligence in Great Britain. The high level of mathematics taught in Romania has greatly helped me in Western Europe. I am currently working for an investment bank in London, where I specialise in a field at the intersection of finance and mathematics. Robert Bâtcă, Romania International students at ASE 9 MASTER’S STUDY PROGRAMS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES ASE’s educational offer includes 87 Master’s study programs, among which 13 are taught in English, French or German. In addition, the University organizes 3 MBA programs in English and German. Professional Master’s programs in foreign languages Faculty Accounting and Management Information Systems Master’s study program Accounting, Audit and Management Information Systems (in English) Business Accounting – ACCA (in English) Business Administration (in English) Entrepreneurship and Business Administration (in English) Business Administration (in Foreign Languages) Entrepreneurship and Business Administration (in French) Entrepreneurship and Business Administration (in German) Entrepreneurship and Business Administration in the Energy Sector (in English) Business Research (in English) Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics Information Security (in English) Business Communication in English English Language Education and Research Communication for Business and Economics International Business and Economics International Business Management (in English) International Projects Management (in English) 10 Double degree Master’s programs Within existing cooperation agreements, students from partner universities can enrol in a Master's program at ASE for one academic year and obtain two degrees: the diploma from the home university and the Romanian national diploma from ASE. Partner universities and programs at ASE: 
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Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers – CNAM Paris (France) – The Romanian‐French INDE MBA program BI Norwegian Business School Oslo (Norway) – M.A. in International Financial Risk Management École de Management de Strasbourg (France) – M.A. in International Business Management and M.A. in Entrepreneurship and Business Administration (in English/ French/German) EDC – École des Dirigeants et Créateurs d'Entreprises de Paris (France) – M.A. in International Business Management University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands) – M.A. in Accounting, Audit and Management Information Systems International MBA programs MBA program Short description •
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co‐organized by the Faculty of Business Administration (in Foreign Languages) and Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany accredited by FIBAA – Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation 11 DOCTORAL STUDY PROGRAMS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES With 140 scientific advisors, ASE’s 11 Doctoral schools organize 10 Doctoral study programs. The University offers interested students the possibility to embark upon Doctoral studies in English, French or German and to write the PhD thesis in one of these languages. Currently, there are more than 1,000 Doctoral students from Germany, Irak, Iran, Romania, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, a.o. Doctoral study programs Research field Economic sciences Study program
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Juridical sciences Law My time at ASE as a Doctoral student in Accounting has been a rewarding experience providing me with deep and thorough fundamental academic knowledge, which I continue to practically apply to my professional pursuits. As regards lectures and seminars, the diversity of content is relevant to today's economic and accounting challenges and the curriculum has encouraged me to be resourceful and adopt an unconventional and creative approach in seeking customized solutions for various accounting problems. The faculty challenges students to think beyond what is apparently 'obvious' and to investigate the best alternative options to help promote sustainable growth. I have met so many people from different countries, which is an unbelievable experience. Here you can find friends for a lifetime from all over the world, which definitely broadens your horizon. The choice to attend Accounting Studies at ASE was perhaps the first critical building block to reaching my potential and securing a successful (and happy) future and I strongly recommend it to everyone to join us. Ahmed Al Saedi, Iraq 12 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ASE hosts 22 scientific research centers, which conduct fundamental and applied research aimed at technological development and innovation. Here are the most important national and international research projects University staff participate in:  the National Plan for Research, Development and Innovation – Ideas, Partnerships, Human Resources and Capacities Programs – fundamental and applied research, supporting young researcher teams;  the Sectoral Operational Program Human Resources Development – doctoral and postdoctoral research projects;  European Union’s “Horizon 2020” Framework Program – research projects in which ASE acts as a partner in large consortia of European universities, research institutes and companies. ASE organizes numerous national and international scientific events (conferences, symposia, workshops, round tables). The proceedings of four of these conferences are present in the ISI Web of Knowledge Conference Proceedings Citation Index: 
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Accounting and Management Information Systems – AMIS; International Conference on Business Excellence – ICBE; Informatics and Economy – IE; International Management Conference – IMC. Bucharest University of Economic Studies supports the publication of 30 journals, most of them with international recognition. Since 2008, two have benefitted from ISI Thomson indexing:  Economic Computation and Economic Cybernetics Studies and Research;  Amfiteatru Economic. After finishing Bachelor’s and Master’s studies in ASE, a Doctoral study program at the same Faculty of Marketing was the next natural step towards fulfilling my dream of becoming an academic. As a PhD candidate here, I have discovered a passion for scientific research, I have enlarged my network with marketing specialists and I have greately developed alongside inspirational academics. Beyond studies, I have gained personal and professional momentum by participating in numerous extracurricular activities (I have represented students for several years), and the most memorable project I have been a part of was definitely KPMG International Case Competition, during which I represented Romania at the international final in Brazil, as a member of an outstanding team. All these beautiful stories and many others could become your story if you are perseverent, curious and independent! Andreea Orîndaru, Romania 13 INTER‐INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS Co‐operation with the social and business environment is one of ASE’s top priorities, as the University’s mission is accomplished by creating and consolidating mutually beneficial relations with companies, governmental institutions and non‐governmental organizations. The University cooperates with the social and business environment in various ways: 
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joint organization of events such as: the annual Forum for Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurship; students’ and academics’ visits to companies (Open Day for Students and Open Day for Professors), on‐campus or in‐company training sessions for students, Career Days events and Job and Internship Fairs in ASE; meetings with experts in each professional field with a view to enhancing the quality of ASE’s study programs; job interview simulations for students; sponsoring Students’ Conferences and other events organized by ASE; private grants for students; participation of specialists as guest speakers in lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences or other similar events. Ms Safra Catz, Oracle CEO, visiting ASE Partnership between ASE and Romania's Supervision Authority ASF Forum for Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurship
14 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION In keeping with its internationalization strategy, Bucharest University of Economic Studies is affiliated to international associations and organizations and has concluded a wide range of international cooperation agreements to continuously increase its staff and student mobility, to improve the quality of teaching and learning processes, to offer its students cross‐cultural documentation opportunities by means of cultural centers and library resources. International Cooperation Agreements ASE is a member of a large network of partner universities based in 40 countries from Europe, North America, Asia, fostering the academic or scientific mobility of students, PhD candidates, academics and administrative staff members, exchange of teaching and scientific publications, cooperation in international research projects. Currently, ASE has more than 180 international partners, 93% of which are European partner institutions. International student mobility If you plan to study economics and business in Bucharest for one or two semesters, you can enrol at ASE as an exchange student, through an exchange program such as Erasmus+, EEA grants, CEEPUS, Eugen Ionescu or a bilateral agreement between universities. Other mobilities are facilitated by various SOP HRD projects at Doctoral studies level, by governmental scholarships or JOSZEF scholarships. Annually, there are over 400 Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral student mobilities. As far as incoming students are concerned, there are approximately 500 foreign students permanently enrolled at ASE and over 100 incoming students who attend our university for a semester or an academic year, through Erasmus programs or bilateral agreements. Study visits On the basis of bilateral agreements with Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers – CNAM Paris (France), École des Dirigeants et Créateurs d'Entreprises de Paris – EDC (France) and HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, (Netherlands), groups of students and academics from France annually participate in intensive economic lectures at Bucharest University of Economic Studies. The 2‐3 week intensive lectures are complemented by visits to Romanian and foreign companies. Romanian language preparatory year Romanian language preparation is available for foreign students in a preparatory year, not only for future economists, but also for other professions (technical studies, medicine). So far, this study program has been attended by foreign students from 26 countries on five continents: Algeria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Congo, Egypt, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuweit, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. Centres for Foreign Languages and Cultures Bucharest University of Economic Studies offers its students the opportunity to enhance their intercultural knowledge by means of a series of cultural studies centres equipped with numerous paperback and electronic documentation resources, which provide access to national and international databases:  The Self‐Study Centre for Business Communication in English;  The “Celso Furtado” Brazilian Cultural Study Centre;  The French Reading Room;  Centre de Réussite Universitaire;  The Centre for Russian Language and Culture and for Certification Testing. 15 Afilliation to international associations and networks ASECU ― Association of Economic Universities of South and Eastern Europe and the Black Sea Region AUF – L’Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie BSUN – Black Sea Universities Network CEEPUS ― Central European Exchange Program for University Studies CEEMAN ― International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies CONFRECO – Conférence des Recteurs des universities membres de l'AUF en Europe Centrale et Orientale European Retail Academy EUA ― European University Association EUNIS – European University Information Systems HERMES ―Higher Education and Research in Management of European Universities IAAER ― International Association for Accounting Education and Research RESER – European Association for Research on Services Visegrad University Association Dominique de Villepin, International Strategy Consultant, delivering a lecture in ASE Dr. Hans‐Gert Pottering, President of Konrad Adenauer Foundation, visiting ASE
Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia, delivering a lecture in ASE 16 International cooperation partners Austria Alpen‐Adria Universität Klagenfurt Fachhochschule des BFI Wien Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Universität Wien Belgium Haute Ecole de la Province de Liège Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Université de Liège Université de Mons Brazil ESPM – Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing Bulgaria Stopanska Academia “Dimiter Tsenov” – Svishtov University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev” Canada University of Ottawa China Capital University of Economics and Business – Beijing Guangxi University Quing Binhai University Croatia University of Dubrovnik University of Rijeka University of Zagreb Czech Republic Anglo‐American University in Prague Business School Ostrava University of Economics in Prague University of Hradec Králové Tomas Bata University in Zlin Cyprus University of Nicosia Denmark VIA University College Egypt
The Agricultural Economics Research Institute – Cairo Estonia Tallin University of Technology France Amiens Picardy School of Management Conservatoire National d’Arts et Métiers Paris CUFR Jean‐François Champollion École de Commerce Européenne de Bordeaux EDC – École des Dirigeants et Créateurs d’Entreprise ENSAI – École Nationale de la Statistique et de l’Analyse de l’Information Rennes ENSAM – École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers ESC – École Supérieure de Commerce Dijon Institut d'Études Politiques de Toulouse ISC – Paris School of Management Telecom Business School, Evry Université d’Artois Université d’Orléans Université de Bordeaux Université de Bourgogne Université de Caen ‐ Basse Normandie Université de Franche‐Comté Université de Haute Alsace Université Lille 1 ‐ Sciences et Technologies Université de Limoges Université de la Lorraine Université de Montpellier Université de Nantes Université de Picardie Jules Verne Université de Poitiers Université de Strasbourg Université du Maine Université Panthéon – Sorbonne Paris I Université Paris IX – Dauphine Université Paris‐Est Créteil Val de Marne Université Toulouse 1 Capitole Georgia Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Greece Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Athens University of Economics and Business Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences 17 Germany Bergische Universität Wuppertal Europa Universität Viadrina HHL ‐ Leipzig Graduate School of Management Hochschule Bochum Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden Hochschule Reutlingen Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Philipps – Marburg Universität Technische Universität Dresden Universität Bremen Universität Hohenheim ‐ Stuttgart Universität Passau Universität Trier Westfälische Hochschule Hungary Budapest Business School Corvinus University of Budapest Károly Róbert University College Kodoláni János Foöiskola University of Pannonia Iceland Reykjavik University Italy Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi Milano Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Mori” Università degli Studi di Catania Università degli Studi di Genova Università degli Studi di Messina Università degli Studi di Napoli “Parthenope” Università degli Studi di Palermo Università degli Studi di Pavia Università degli Studi di Perugia Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza” Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” Università degli Studi di Trieste Università degli Studi di Verona Università del’ Salento Università di Bologna Università Politecnica delle Marche Ancona Japan Hyogo Kobe University Kyoto University Latvia University of Latvia Lithuania Mikolo Romeris University Vilnius University SMK University of Applied Social Sciences Moldova
ASEM – Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova Universitatea Agrară de Stat din Moldova Universitatea Cooperatist‐Comercială din Moldova Montenegro Goce Dolcev University – Stip Netherlands Universiteit van Amsterdam University of Groningen Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen Radbound University Nijmegen Norway BI Norwegian Business School Poland Akademia Polonijna ‐ Czestochowa Business and Administration School in Gdynia University of Economics in Katowice Collegium Civitas Warszaw Cracow University of Economics Fr. Skarbek University ‐ Warszsaw Lazarski University ‐ Warszsaw Politechnika Lubelska University of Łodz West Pomeranian Technological University in Szczecin Portugal Instituto Politecnico de Bragança Instituto Politecnico de Porto Universidade de Aveiro Universidade de Lisboa Universidade de Porto Universidade Lusiada Universidade Nova de Lisboa Russian Federation Saint Petersburg State University of Economics Pushkin State Russian Language Institute (Moscow) “Russkii Mir” Russian Cultural Centre South Korea Cheongju University Serbia Institute of Agricultural Economics Belgrade University of Belgrade University of Novi Sad 18 Slovakia University of Economics ‐ Bratislava Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra Technical University in Kosice Slovenia University of Ljubljana University of Maribor Spain Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Universidad Complutense de Madrid Universidad de Cantabria Universidad de Huelva Universidad de Jaen Universidad de Malaga Universidad de Murcia Universidad de Navarra Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Universidad de Vigo Universidad de Zaragoza Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena Universidad de Alcala Universidad de Alicante Switzerland Berner Fachhochschule Zürcher Hochschule Winterthur Thailand Chiang Mai Rajabhat University European Commission Vice‐President, Mr. Jyrki Katainen,
and European Commissioner, Corina Creţu, at ASE Turkey
Giresun University Istanbul University Istanbul Arel University Istanbul Gelisim University Istanbul Technical University Istanbul Sehis University TED University Ankara Ukraine Kyiv State University of Trade and Economics United Kingdom Anglia Ruskin University Edinburgh Napier University The Nottingham Trent University University of Reading United States of America California State University San Bernardino University of Kentucky Uzbekistan Tashkent Financial Institute Conferral of the Degree of Doctor Honoris Causa to PhD Prof. Paul Wachtel from University of New York, Stern School of Business 19 STUDENT LIFE ASE’s Library ASE’s centennial Library has constantly preserved and enriched the resources it offers to the University’s students and scholars: a large array of academic resources in paperback format (books, specialist journals, scientific articles) and electronic format – documents from international databases. The digital library offers access to digital resources for all of the University’s specialized study domains, found in national and international libraries, as well as in economic universities and institutes. The library’s current size can be epitomized as follows: 10 reading rooms, over 21,000 annual users, 700,000 volumes (books and periodicals), 180,000 bibliographical entries in its database. Access to the library’s resources is based on the student ID, issued by the university free of charge. Accommodation and Dining You may benefit from over 5,000 accommodation arrangements while studying at ASE. The University offers modernly equipped living arrangements in central areas of Bucharest, with high standards of living at student prices. ASE’s cafeterias are mainly positioned around ASE’s main building and offer students and staff high quality fresh meals at low prices. Volunteering In ASE, there are many student organizations with various national and international activities. Thus, students can volunteer or benefit from non‐formal education opportunities. The projects undertaken by these organizations focus on various topics and fields, from personal and professional development to conferences and organization of events, as well as to international educational projects. The Students’ Union from Bucharest University of Economic Studies (USASE) supports students by representing them (through the Students’ Senate, part of ASE’s University Senate), as well as by organizing projects. USASE’s most impactful educational projets and innitiatives have been: “Speak your mind”, “Donate blood for life”, “Brighten up the holidays, you and USASE”, “The Half‐Yearly Students’ Conference”, “The Economist’s League” a.o. If you like helping others, you can also join ASE’s Charity Organization ‐ Academia SpErantei. For more than a decade, this non‐profit organization has been involved in humanitarian projects that have tried both to assist people in need, and to develop participants’ responsibility, philanthropy and sense of belonging to a rewarding community. Gym “Mihail Moxa” Cafeteria
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access to computer rooms with free internet access and wireless network; accommodation in university residencies, sports facilities and student cafeterias; bank and ATM; bookshop and library; Erasmus Buddy Program; foreign language courses (10 languages, including Romanian as a foreign language); free of charge student health & dental services. Summer Schools Bucharest University of Economic Studies organizes four international summer schools:  Entrepreneurship and German Language – organized by the Faculty of Business Administration (in Foreign Languages) – in July‐September in Moieciu, Braşov county;  Bucharest Summer University – organized by the Faculty of Management in co‐operation with the Students’ Senate – in August in Bucharest; the 12th edition taking place in 2016;  International Business in the Middle East ‐ organized by the Faculty of International Business and Economics – in August, in Bucharest;  Territorial intelligence for sustainable development – co‐organized by the Faculty of Business and Tourism, the Francophone University Association ‐ AUF and the Babes‐Bolyai University of Cluj – in September, in Hateg, Hunedoara county. 21 OUR STUDENTS ABOUT US My Erasmus adventure started when I landed on Otopeni Airport, where a couple of Romanians were waiting for me. Firstly, I visited Bucharest – a really nice city, then the mountains region of Sinaia, Braşov and Bran – during the Halloween Trip, and finally the seaside. In just a few months Christmas came and I decided not to go home, but to travel around Romania just to see how they celebrate at this time. I started with Sibiu where the Christmas markets are just amazing, then I participated in the “Ignat” (the actual day when the pig is sacrificed), I made handmade sausages, I ate pig skin and I participated in “pomana porcului” – a BIG pork‐based meal for an Erasmus that had eaten a lot of pasta and rice during the previous few months. Moving from that, I drank “ţuică” and red wine at the Christmas dinner and I ate “sarmale” with a very friendly Romanian family. To sum up, I had the greatest Erasmus experience in Bucharest. Reinier Schoute, The Netherlands My name is Sami and I am a second year student at the Faculty of Business Administration (in Foreign Languages). After finishing highschool in England I came to ASE to continue my studies. It’s my first time in Romania and I enjoy it here as the other students opened up to me from the very begining and made me feel at home. The teachers are also very open and willing to provide assistance. Sami Aleriani, Yemen My first semester in ASE has been a great experience. I am from EDC Paris Business School, and I am here to study for the double degree Master’s program in International Business Management. Courses are good and dynamic, with professors who always encourage exchange of ideas, which I have appreciated. The students from ASE are very welcoming and helpful, as well as the International Relations Department staff. For this, I am very grateful. Didier Inthisone, France 22 23 ART AND CULTURE AT ASE ASE is recognized as a promoter of culture. It is headquartered in a historic building, it hosts two art galleries and continuously enriches its art collections. The Palace of Bucharest University of Economic Studies is a heritage building erected in 1926 in Piaţa Romană, the centre of Bucharest. ASE’s Aula Magna contains the biggest fresco in Romania, included in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, a 100‐square metre mural painting made by artist Cecilia Cuţescu‐
Storck, on the occasion of the celebration of 20 years since the establishment of the Academy of High Commercial and Industrial Studies, in 1933. The fresco depicts the history of Romanian trade, to be read on a downward spiral. ASE’s Aula Magna is also adorned by multiple gold plated decorations and two white marble busts of Virgil Madgearu and Ion Angelescu, ardent supporters of the development of Romanian economic sciences. Aula Magna ‐ Fresco entitled “History of Romanian Trade”, by artist Cecilia Cuţescu‐Storck 24 ASE’s art gallery permanently hosts painting and sculpture exhibitions. The “Cecilia Cuţescu‐Storck” Art Gallery, which bears the name of the artist who made the fresco in Aula Magna, is situated on the first and second floors of the heritage building. Since 2010, it has been the venue for the project entitled “ASE’s Painters”, which has hosted more than 25 Romanian art exhibitions with works from some of the most representative contemporary artists, such as: Ilie Boca, Constantin Flondor, Gheorghe Iacob, Viorel Mărginean, Silvia Radu etc. ASE has an exquisite permanently enlarging art collection with works by artists Sabin Bălaşa, Ilie Boca, Dan Bota, Gheo Vlad Boţan, Cecilia Cuţescu‐Storck, Michaela Eleuteriade, Vasile Grigore, Viorel Mărginean, Ovidiu Paștina, Adrian Pârvu, Silvia Radu, Ion Sălişteanu, Sorin Scurtulescu, Margareta Sterian and many others. ASE honours its Rectors by means of the “Galery of the Rectors’ Portraits”, on display on the monumental hall from ASE’s Palace, and the “Galery of the economic personalities”, on display at the 4th floor of the same building. Moreover, ASE’s Library hosts two frescos made by artist Sabin Bălaşa: “Geneză” (Genesis) and “Feerie” (Enchantment), as well as works that have been exhibited as part of the project entitled “ASE’s Painters”. While teaching or learning at our University, we warmly invite you to discover our art projects and collections! “Cecilia Cuţescu Storck” Art Gallery 25 BUCHAREST – A FRIENDLY EUROPEAN CAPITAL Situated in the South‐East of Romania, a EU Member State, Bucharest is just a few hours’ flight away from renowned European capital cities such as Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Rome or Vienna. The city was first documented in 1459, when it was the residence of the Wallachian Prince Vlad III the Impaler, mostly known as Dracula. Since 1862, Bucharest has been the state capital of Romania and it enchants residents and tourists alike thorugh its rich historic and cultural sights and events, its pubs, restaurants and parks. Among the city’s historical places, you can visit: the Old Town, the Arch of Triumph, the Village Museum, palaces and inns, etc. Recent history has left its mark upon the architectural style of certain impressive buildings, such as the second largest building in the world after the US Pentagon Building, the Palace of the Parliament, which BBC journalists have included among the new seven architectural wonders. Pedestrian, bike or open‐top double decker bus tours are frequently organized for those who would like to get familiarized with the city. If you want to experience Bucharest’s cultural life, you can visit the numerous museums, or attend a performance in one of the theater halls, classical or modern music establishments. Many famous contemporary music superstars have chosen to organize a concert in Bucharest: André Rieu, Enrique Iglesias, Madonna, Marc Anthony, Metallica, Pink Martini, Robbie Williams, to name but a few. You can also enjoy Jazz Festivals, the “Europafest” Festival, the “George Enescu” Festival or other classical music events and performances at the Opera, Operetta, and the Atheneum concert halls, famous for their outstanding accoustics. International film festivals also enjoy a large international audience: the BuchareEST International Film Festival/ B‐EST IFF, the Bucharest Music Film Festival, KINOdiseea, the French Film Festival etc. Outdoor activities are also very popular. You can watch a football match on one of the five stadiums, or an amazing Air Show at the “Henri Coandă” International Airport. Sports and nature fans can discover the city’s parks, gardens and leisure areas, as well as the surrounding woodlands and lakes, some of which are suitable for water sports and adventure parks. Numerous clubs, pubs and restaurants that serve traditional food from all over the world are scattered from the Old Town to the outskirts of Bucharest. Beer festivals are a good occasion to try the best local and international beer brands in a lively setting. Last but not least, the city has a very busy, colourful and entertaining night life. Today, according to the latest census, Bucharest has 1.9 million inhabitants and is the tenth European Union city function of population density, attracting tourists from all over the world on a daily basis. Situated in the heart of Europe, Bucharest’s life pulsates with it. How to get to Bucharest You can reach us by car, by train, by air or – if you come from a place in Europe – by bus. “Henri Coanda” International Airport – OTP is Romania’s busiest international airport, with flights from/ to all major cities around the globe. The airport is connected to the city by express bus services and by railway. 26 Palace of the Parliament Arch of Triumph CEC Palace Basarab Bridge Sky Tower The Atheneum 27 ROMANIA – A COUNTRY TO EXPLORE Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe. Its neighboring countries are: Hungary and Serbia to the West, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the Northeast, and Bulgaria to the South. To the East, Romania has a stretch of sea coast along the Black Sea. The country is located roughly in the lower basin of the Danube River, with almost all of the Danube Delta being located within its territory. The capital city of Romania is Bucharest and its time is the same as Eastern European Time (UTC +2.00). The official language is Romanian, and the country’s currency is the Romanian Leu (RON). As far as weather is concerned, the average summer temperature is 22/ 240C, while the average winter temperature is ‐3/ ‐5 °C. The education system in Romania is organized as follows: pre‐university education is divided into thirteen grades (from 0 to 12). Compulsory schooling starts at age 6 and ends at age 17 (10th grade). Higher education starts at age 19 and is aligned with the European Higher Education Area: 3‐year Bachelor's degree, 2‐year Master's degree, 3‐year Doctoral studies. Places to visit Geographically, Romania is made up of roughly equal mountainous, hilly and lowland territories. The country’s incredible scenery and natural ecosystems, unique architectural patterns and impressive historical vestiges have been recognized by the inclusion of over 25 landmarks from 7 different locations on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. If you are passionate about historical places, you will love the Dacian fortresses in the Orăştie Mountains (dating from 1st centuries BC and AD), the Mediaeval Fortresses in Sighişoara, the impressive star‐shaped Alba Carolina Fortress, Bran Castle, most famously known as the Castle of Dracula, Râşnov Fortress, Peleş Castle and Pelişor Castle in Sinaia, etc. Rural Romania attracts many tourists through its quaint villages, folk customs and monasteries. Among them, we mention: the merry cemetery in Săpânţa; Horezu – the place to observe traditional pottery while being made; the monasteries in Northern Moldavia; the wooden churches of Maramureş a.o. If nature is what you want to explore, here is a list of unforgettable landscapes: Danube Delta ‐ the best‐preserved delta in Europe; the Transfăgărăşan Road in the heart of the country, named "the best road in the world" by former Top Gear BBC Journalist Jeremy Clarkson; the Bear Libearty Sanctuary from Zărneşti, near the city of Braşov; the Mud Volcanoes from Buzău County, the Red Lake in Harghita. Romania is also known for its Black Sea resorts, as well as for several renowned spas and health resorts spread throughout the country, such as Băile Herculane, Băile Felix and Sovata. If you want to practice your skiing or learn how to ski, there are many sky resorts juts a few hours away from Bucharest. In short, Romania has a lot to offer you in terms of exploration opportunities. It is up to you to choose whether to spend a weekend in the mountains or at the seaside, or to join a two‐week trip around the country to see the most of it! Visa information Before coming to Romania, check with your local authorities whether visas are required or not. 28 Voroneţ Monastery Peleş Castle Danube Delta
Sibiu Bran Castle 29 OUR CAMPUS 0. "Ion N. Angelescu” Building – Str. Căderea Bastiliei, nr. 2-10, Piaţa Romană, nr. 6
1. "Mihai Eminescu” Building– B-dul. Dacia, nr. 41
2. "Virgil Madgearu” Building – Calea Dorobanţilor, nr. 15-17
3. "Paul Bran” Building – Str. Mihail Moxa, nr.5-7
4. "Victor Slăvescu” Building – Calea Griviţei, nr. 2-2A
5. "Stanislas Cihoski” Building – Str. Stanislas Cihoschi, nr. 5
6. Gym – Str. Stanislas Cihoschi, nr. 5
7. "Take Ionescu’’ Building – Str. Tache Ionescu, nr. 11
30 “Belvedere” Student Dorm Prestigious International Chess Tournament in ASE ASE’s Central Library – Main Reading Room 31 Palace of Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Aula Magna – an architectural masterpiece ‐ details