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Guide for International Students “CONSTANTIN BRANCOVEANU” UNIVERSITY GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2013 - 2014 www.univcb.ro Content 1 “Constantin Brancoveanu” University 3 Faculties 5 English Corses for International and Erasmus students 6 Romanian Grading system. Visa. Insurance. Accomodation 7 Administrative formalities prior to departure 7 How to get to Pitesti, ROMANIA 9 Living in Campus 12 Students concerts and parties 13 International students about us 15 Romania at a glance 17 History 18 Geography 20 Crafts of Romania 23 Romania’s treasures 27 Did you know that… 33 Life In and around Pitesti 34 Pitesti, “The city of tulips” 36 Its main attraction points 38 Recommended Restaurants and Pubs 39 Survival Dictionary 42 Contact persons from “Constantin Brancoveanu” University 43 Special thanks “Constantin Brancoveanu” University Constantin Brâncoveanu University is a private higher education institution founded in 1991 as one of Romania's first six private universities. In the year 2011, following institutional evaluation made by the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS), Constantin Brâncoveanu University was awarded the highest degree which can be granted to higher education institutions in Romania: "HIGH CONFIDENCE RATING". Guide for International Students 1 The university runs its activities in three academic campuses situated in the towns of Piteşti, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Brăila, and has its headquarters in Piteşti. It currently provides study programmes in the fields of Management and Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Accounting, Law, Foreign Relations and European Studies, Communication Sciences, Administration Sciences, Social Assistance. Its Master programs provide specialization in the fields of Management, Marketing, Accounting and Communication Sciences. Constantin Brâncoveanu University is a member of the European Network for Business Studies and Languages (SPACE), along with other 91 universities in 25 countries. Constantin Brâncoveanu University now ranks among the top three Romanian private universities. It is also important to add that only 57% of Romania's public and private universities have succeeded in obtaining the highest degree ARACIS has awarded in Romania so far. The strengths and good practice which can be applied in other public or private universities, too, have been emphasized by the evaluation commission members in their reports posted on ARACIS web site and have envisaged the university's modern academic leadership and management, exceptional infrastructure, teaching staff, good student-tutor relations and partnerships, extracurricular activity support, foreign partnerships and ongoing contacts the University Board and academic community members keep with graduates, local authorities and employers of those who graduate from the study programs provided by the university. Guide for International Students 2 Faculties Pitesti Faculty of Management Marketing in Economic Affairs Field Specialization Bachelor Level Management Ma nagement (Full and Part time courses) Marketing Marketing (Full time courses) Business Administration Business Administration (Full time courses) Master Level Business Management Human Resources Management Management Management in Public Administration and Services Financial and Banking Management Service Marketing Marketing Business-to-Business Marketing Faculty of Finance and Accounting Field Specialization Bachelor Level Accounting Accounting and Man agement Informatics System (Full and Part time courses) Finance Finance - Banking (Full time courses) Master Level Accounting Standards, Reglementations and Policies Accounting Faculty of Juridical, Administrative and Communication Studies Field Specialization Bachelor Level Journalism (Full time courses) Communication Studies Communication and Public Relations (Full time courses) Administrative Studies Public Administration (Full time courses) Law Law (Full time courses) Inte rnational Relations and European International Relations and European Studies (Full time Studies courses) Master Level Communication Sciences Organizational Communication and Public Relations Guide for International Students 3 Brăila Faculty of Management Marketing in Economic Affairs Field Specialization Bachelor Level Management Management (Full and part time courses) Accounting Accounting and Management Informatics Systems (Full and part time courses) Fina nce Finance - Banking (Full time courses) Master Level Management Business Management Accounting Accounting Standards, Reglementation and Policies Faculty of Administrative and Communication Studies Field Specialization Bachelor Lev el Communication Studies Journalism (Full time courses) Administrative Studies Public Administration (Full time courses) Social Work Social Work (Full time courses) Rm. Vâlcea Faculty of Management Marketing in Economic Affairs Field Specialization Bachelor Level Management Management (Full and part time courses) Business Administration Economy of Trade, Tourism and Services (Full time courses) Accounting Accounting and Management Informatics Systems (Full and part time courses) Finance Finance and Banking (Full time courses) Administrative Studies Public Administration (Full time courses) Master Level Management Business Management Business Administration Tourism, Ho spitality and Hotel Mana gement Accounting Accounting Standards, Reglementation s and Policies Guide for International Students 4 English courses for international and Erasmus Students First Semester: No SUBJE CT No. of clas ses ECTS (hou rs) 1 Marketing 56 (28+28) 6 2 Management 56 (28+28) 6 3 Management in Economical Affaires I 56 (28+28) 6 4 Financial and Economical Analysis 56 (28+28) 6 5 Public Finances 56 (28+28) 6 6 Intercultural Management 60 (30+30) 7 7 Romanian Language, Culture and Civilisation 56 (28+28) 5 8 Business Communications 56 (28+28) 6 9 Interactive Intercultural Tools for Entrepreneurs 60 (30+30) 7 10 Internship (in the hotel of the school or in the 90 (0+90) 10 International Relations Office) TOTAL 602 65 Second Semester: No SUBJE CT No. of clas ses ECTS (hou rs) 1 Management in Economical Affaires II 56 (28+28) 6 2 Management and banks techn ics 56 (28+28) 6 3 International Economic and Organization 56 (28+28) 6 4 Human Resources Management 42 (28+14) 6 5 Capital Markets; Foreign Funds Projects 56 (28+28) 7 6 National Economy of Romania 42 (28+14) 6 7 Intercultural Management 60 (30+30) 7 8 Romanian Language, Culture and Civilisation 56 (28+28) 5 9 Business Communications 56 (28+28) 6 10 Interactive Intercultural Tools for Entrepreneurs 60 (30+30) 7 Internship (in the hotel of the school or in the 90 (0+90) 10 11 International Relations Office) TOTAL 630 72 Guide for International Students 5 ROMANIAN GRADING SYSTEM IN ECTS Local grade ECTS g rade 1-4 FX, F Fail 5 E Sufficient 6 D Satisfactory 7-8 C Good 9 B Very goo d 10 A Exce llent Visa for foreign students: http://www.mae.ro/en/node/2035 Insurance : - http://www.ceass.ro/index.php?nav=eu&lang=en - http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/health/unplanned-healthcare/temporary- stays/index_en.htm Accomodation: For the informations about accommodation please contact the International Relations Office. Guide for International Students 6 Administrative formalities prior to departure Before coming to Piteşti you will need the following papers: + Application form + Accommodation form + Learning agreement + Transcript of records translated into English + A valid national identity card or passport . (Please note: Applicants not belonging to the EU need to make inquiries within their Embassy to know if they need a visa .) Regarding accommodation you can stay in Campus hotel http://www.campushotel.ro/en/index.php , which is right next to the University, with a rent of 210 Euros per month, or you can try to find an apartment in town for a cheaper price. You can contact the International Office with such request, or you can try to find an apartment yourself by checking the websites of local companies such as Remax http://www.remax.com/ How to get to Piteşti, ROMANIA Piteşti is about 120 km from our two main airports in Bucharest: Otopeni (main flights) and Băneasa (for low-cost flights). After booking your flights there are different ways to get to Piteşti: From the airport to Bucharest a. By the airport bus (783 or 768) to Bucharest, Unirii Station. (Tickets cost about 3 or 4 Lei) b. By Metro to Gara de Nord Train Station. (Tickets cost about 2 or 3 Lei) c. By Taxi to Gara de Nord Station. (You may want to be careful with the taxi drivers at the airport) d. By Taxi to Autogara Ritmului e. By Taxi to Autogara Militari Guide for International Students 7 From Bucharest to Piteşti By Train to Piteşti. Please consult online the schedule of trains to Piteşti: http://www.infofer.ro/ By Bus to Piteşti. Please consult online the schedule and the station from where the Bus will depart: http://www.autogari.ro/ From Piteşti to “Constantin Brâncoveanu” University Taxi is recommended (1,80 RON/ km – 0,40 euro/ km) Taxi drivers are generally reliable in Piteşti. You can ask to be taken to the University or to Campus hotel since they are both located in the same perimeter. Please note: Gara de Nord Station – Train station Autogara Ritmului – Bus station Autogara Militari – Bus station You can also RENT A CAR from the airport. Please see: http://www.autonom.ro/ http://www.cronoscar.ro/ Guide for International Students 8 Living in Campus We know that living away from home within a new, different and diverse community
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