Welcome to Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University!

For : Incoming students at the "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University (UCDC) for the life long learning program Erasmus

Welcome to "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University!

Thank you for choosing "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University (UCDC) for your studies in the framework of the ERASMUS Program. Located on the bridge of Dambovita River, in Bucharest, "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University has earned national and international appreciation for its programs, research and outstanding academic body. Our services in the areas of course providing, advising, housing, as well as culture, social and sports events and the quality of life in the city of Bucharest will hopefully make your stay with us personally and professionally rewarding. In order for your ERASMUS stay at the UCDC to be successful, we have gathered some important information in what follows. We hope it will assist you in mastering the first challenge upon arrival and help you to a good start. We wish you all the best for your study journey at the UCDC ! The University and its surroundings

Studying at UCDC means combining the intellectual challenge of a comprehensive academic curriculum with Bucharest's exciting environment. Bucharest is the capital city of Romania, a popular cultural, educational and economic centre. Life in Bucharest is intellectually stimulating and UCDC is an excellent choice for people who want to participate while completing an international study program of high quality.

The city of Bucharest

Founded at the beginning of the 14th century as a merchant town, Bucharest has a rich historical heritage. Nowadays, Bucharest is the political and administrative centre of Romania, hosting the Presidency, the Parliament, the Government, the headquarters of the main political parties, numerous cultural and education institutions, banks, financial and commercial companies. Geographically, the city lays at 44°24'49" Northern latitude (like Beograd, Geneva, Bordeaux and Minneapolis) and 26°05'48" Eastern longitude (like Helsinki or Johannesburg). During the 1930's its "fin de siecle" architecture gave was designated as "Little Paris". Despite the massive reconstruction of the 1980s, Bucharest remains a friendly town, with cafes open on sidewalks in the summer, and with boats on its lakes and rivers. You will be pleased by the city's eclectic mixture of architecture, from Curtea Veche, the remains of Prince Vlad Tepes 15th century palace - he was the city's founder as well as the inspiration for "Dracula" - to Orthodox Churches, Second Empire mansions, and the massive 6,000 room Parliament House, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon. Bucharest is also the largest centre of study and education in the country, with over 250,000 students.

Your mobility in 3 steps 1. Before coming to Bucharest Contact UCDC's web-site: www.ucdc.ro (ERASMUS Incoming students) for the information regarding the application procedure 2 Upon arrival at the UCDC Register with the European Programs Office and contact the academic tutors. Bring the documents necessary to confirm your arrival. 3 Before leaving UCDC Report to the European Programs Office in order to collect your certificate of attendance within the ERASMUS Program and the transcript of records

Application procedures The application information is available on UCDC web-site: www.ucdc.ro In order to apply with the UCDC ERASMUS program, please contact the International Relations Office at your university. They will communicate your name and coordinates to our International Relations Office, confirming your status (Erasmus student, exchange student, free mover). 1. Fill in the application form on your computer or with capital letters (preferably in black ink), print it and sign it. 2. Draw up the list of subjects you intend to study at UCDC (the learning agreement) and have it approved by your home university coordinator. 3. Send the application file by mail to the European Programs Office, accompanied by an up-to-date CV, a copy of your passport/ID card, a copy of your health insurance and two passport-size photographs. 4. After examination of the application file, a letter of confirmation will be sent to your home university.

The application deadlines are: The 30th July for the mobility starting on the winter semester

The 15th July for the mobility starting on the spring semester The European Credit Transfer System The ECTS - European Credit Transfer System - was developed by the European Commission in order to provide common procedures to guarantee academic recognition of studies abroad. It provides a way of measuring and comparing learning achievements and transferring them from one institution to another. The ECTS system is based on the principle of mutual trust and confidence between the participating higher education institutions. The agreement between the home and host institutions establishing the programme of study to be taken (Learning Agreement), the use of credit units to indicate the student's workload (ECTS credits) and the use of a Transcript of Records, which shows the student's learning achievements in a way which is communally understood and easily transferable from one institution to another, are set out to reinforce the mutual trust and confidence. In ECTS, 60 credits represent one year of study (in terms of workload); normally, 30 credits are given for 6 months (a semester) and 20 credits for a 3-month term (a trimester). ECTS credits are also allocated to practical placements and to thesis preparation when these activities are part of the regular programme of study at both the home and the host institutions. ECTS credits are allocated to courses and are awarded to students who successfully complete those courses by passing the examinations or other assessments. Examination and assessment results are usually expressed in grades.

Academic schedule The courses are organized in 14 weeks-long semesters (with an average workload of 30 ECTS/semester and 60 ECTS/year). The academic year lasts for approximately 9 months and it starts on the 1st October: the winter semester lasts from October until the end of January, whilst the summer semester starts at mid-February and ends in early June. There are two regular exam sessions, one for the winter semester (in February) and a second one in June. There is also a reset session in June-July for the students that missed or failed exams during the regular session.

Language of instruction The official language of instruction is Romanian, but there are special programs, where all the subjects are taught in foreign languages: English or French.

Other information. The evaluation procedure and the structure of the final grade for each subject is published in the course outline and announced by the teacher during the first lecture/seminar. The assessment method is customary to each professor, so once you choose a series / group you should remain within the same formation. There are two major types of evaluation: written exam, oral exam (during the exams sessions) and colloquiums or controls. There is a continuous evaluation during the semester which may consist of tests during the seminars, research papers, case studies presentations etc. The continuous evaluation is part of the final grade and sometimes it is conditional for granting access to the final exam. COURSES PROVIDED BY THE FACULTIES TO INCOMING ERASMUS STUDENTS

Faculty of Tourism and Commercial Management

Title of the course Language Number of credits Accountancy English 5 Statistics Russian/English 5 Law and bankruptcy English 4 Business Communication and Negotiation English 5 Law fundamentals English 5 Finance English 4 Mathematics applied in Economy English & Marketing English 4 Fundamentals of goods economy English & Economic Geography English 4 Management English 5

Faculty of International Business and Economics

Title of the course Language Number of credits International Economic Organizations English 4 International Transactions English 5 International Trade in Services English 4 European Integration Economy English 4 World Economics English 5 International Commercial Negotiation English 5 Foreign Investments English 4 International Markets and Stock Exchange English 3 International Marketing English 4 Microeconomics English 5 Macroeconomics English 5 International Financial Institutions English 4 International Trade English 5 Goods Expertise English 4 Enterprise Finances English 5 Accountancy English 4 Law English 3 Economic Informatics English 4 Economic Systems English 2

Faculty of Finance, Banking and Accountancy

Title of the course Language Number of credits Financial statistics English 4 Macroeconomics English 5 IT Economics English 4 Financial and Accountancy IT Systems English 3 Customs Policy French 4

Faculty of Juridical and Administrative Sciences

Title of the course Language Number of credits International Commerce Law English 5 Labour and Social Security Law French S Criminalistics French 5 International Private Law English 6 Forensic Medicine French S European Community Law English 6

Faculty of Political Sciences

Title of the course Language Number of credits Political Ethics English 4 Ideological Politics French 5 Parties and Political European Families French 6 Political Marketing French 4 Political Science Research Methods English/ French 6 Political Anthropology English/ French 6 Public Policies English/ French 4 Theory of Political Conflicts English/ French/Italian/Spanish 5 Political Communication English/ French/ Italian/Spanish 4 International Organizations English 5 Organizational Management Italian/ French/ English 3 Political Sociology French 6 European Integration Economy Italian/ French/ English 6