Liviu Voinea – Romania’s representative to the International Monetary Fund, member of the IMF Executive Board, former Minister Delegate for Budget and former Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania.
“The Faculty of International Business and Economics has always been an elite faculty, highly competitive, high-caliber professors and very good job prospects after graduation. I owe a lot to the faculty: being training as a macroeconomist holding an international perspective, getting friends still in place today, the first scholarship abroad, at Stockholm University, and, years later, the chance to mentor new generations of economists. A REI graduate, and especially a REI Master’s graduate, has more than a university degree on his CV: he/she already has a social status.”
Alexandra Smedoiu – Certified financial analyst at Chartered Financial Analyst© and President of CFA Romania. She is also a partner at Deloitte.
“I deciced to study at the Faculty of International Business and Economics in the Bucharest University of Economic Studies because I was open to new things, to innovation and also because of the focus on the current economic reality, through the courses and seminars it offered, which were ongoing updated.
The faculty stands out for the variety of subjects covered, but also for the quality of the Professors, who have turned classes not into obligation but a real pleasure. I selected my first employer following the mentorship provided by the professors in this faculty, which demonstrates the care for students and the concern for career guidance so much needed when one is in his/her twenties.
Now, more then ever, a faculty adapting and connecting to the business environment offers many opportunities for young people starting out.
I highly recommend the Faculty of International Business and Economics at ASE to get valuable knowledge, to make a difference and to be part of excellence!”
Corina Dimitriu – partner from Deloitte
“For me, the faculty was like a good book that you start reading and do never leave aside. This is where I learned about win-win trading strategies, this is where I saw passion and enthusiasm radiate in a packed lecture hall and this is where I learned about futures, options, swaps, and hedging strategies. REI is a community, there are relationships that you build and establish for a lifetime, colleagues and friends that you see or work with fondly.”
Florin Balcan – Executive Director at Provident
“I knew since I entered high school that I would go to ASE. From the talks with my older colleagues, I quickly understood that REI is a place where high-quality students enter and great people come out. I managed to pass the entrance exam and the following 4 years confirmed those expectations, sometimes even surpassing them. At REI, colleagues turned into lifelong friends and I also had colleagues with whom I work together in business, most of them getting high-profile positions in successful companies. It is further proof that the knowledge we gained during my study years has been a stepping stone towards excellent careers. I thank the professors for what they did for us during those years and I recommend all students who think of starting a career in economics to enroll for International Business and Economics to be successful!”
Georgiana Cosoveanu – Senior Governmental & Corporate Affairs Manager, Johnson & Johnson Romania
“For me, the Faculty of International Business and Economics (REI) stands for Diplomacy, Elite, Excellence, Success, Leaders, as well as Dedicated Professors, Exceptional Colleagues and Lifelong Trustworthy Friends.
REI is the foundation of my education and the key to my professional development, the gateway to new study abroad opportunities, including the scholarships in Moscow and Washington DC (Georgetown University and George Washington University), as well as the research projects at Berkeley University of California.
Professionally, REI has paved my way into the art of international healthcare relations and I have learned that there are international relations careers to be pursued with energy, passion and determination, in any field and industry, from public administration, Government to business and multinational companies. I am currently a member of the Executive Leadership Team of one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies and have been elected to leadership positions in several trade and business associations.
Following my training at REI, I have continuously applied the strategy of thinking globally and acting locally, nationwide. I learned how using diplomacy in business can contribute to the sustainable development of Romania’s healthcare system and provide better access to innovative treatments. I encourage every young person to follow the REI programs! And here I am, back again at REI, 20 years after my graduation, as a PhD student at the School of International Business and Economics.”
#Love REI #Thank you REI!
Florin Dieaconescu – PricewaterhouseCoopers Partner
“I was fortunate to be a student at the Faculty of International Business and Economics and I was really lucky to meet very good Professors and colleagues there, some of whom became my best friends. It was shortly after I started my professional journey, when I realised that the syllabus and content chosen by our Professors were very relevant and up-to-date. From the courses on trading, stock exchange, international logistics or statistics, to the real-life negotiation sessions in language classes, they all helped me adapt and learn. I am grateful to them and thank all of my Professors for this!”
Diana Arjoca – Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal
“The Faculty of International Business and Economics was a natural choice for me, given my passion for foreign languages cultivated in the various countries where I used to live, coupled with my interest in the study of economics and its applicability in multinational companies. The REI faculty has contributed both to my professional development, by providing the opportunity to work in multinational companies, and to my personal development, by giving me the opportunity to study with the Erasmus program in Vienna, where I currently live. In my current position as Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal I make full use of the knowledge I acquired during my higher education, especially during my PhD, having completed my thesis under the supervision of Professor Ioan Popa, where I analysed in depth the direct investment strategies of Austrian companies in Romania. I still enjoy it whenever I realize that the REI Faculty has left its mark on most of my professional achievements, a reason why I will continue to encourage future generations of economists to take full advantage of the many opportunities this faculty has to offer.”
Georgiana Bodas – Founder of AdNative Agency
“Studying at the Faculty of International Business and Economics was a complex learning and development experience that defined my professional path. After graduation, I followed a management trainer program at HP and later joined the Google Romania marketing team, where I coordinated digital marketing skills development programs at national level. The applied knowledge of economics, marketing and business gained during my studies, along with the complex professional experiences, helped me to make the transition to entrepreneurship and are extremely useful for my business development.
I thank the faculty management and Professors for their passion and professionalism. I recommend without hesitation the Faculty of International Business and Economics.”
