“Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University

“Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University
Bucharest, Romania
www.ucdc.ro
Dimitrie Cantemir
The spirit of the University
(1673-1723)
A philosopher among
kings, a king among
philosophers
(From the award
of the Academy of
Sciences of Berlin, 1714)
King of Moldavia, one of the
Romanian historical provinces,
encyclopedist, member of the
Academy of Berlin, historian, philosopher,
geographer, folklorist, theologian, naturalist
and mathematician, musician and orator, philologist
and a man of letters, Dimitrie Cantemir is known to have been
a remarkable personality of his epoch among Leibniz, Baluze,
Eddison, Hamilton, Fleury, Byron and Newton.
“Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University
176 Splaiul Unirii, 4 District, Bucharest, Romania
Phone: (+40) 21 330 88 35
Fax : (+40) 21 330 87 74
www.ucdc.ro
E-mail: [email protected]
Professor Momcilo Luburici Ph.D.
President of the University
The Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University
was founded in October 1990 under the aegis of
the Romanian civilization s greatest encyclopedic,
Dimitrie Cantemir, Prince of Moldavia, a member of the
Academy of Berlin, a historian, geographer, folklorist,
philosopher, and theologian, scientist, mathematician,
musician, orator, philologist, and writer, one of the
greatest minds of European humanism.
The university has full autonomy and acts on the
principles of non-profit, promoting faith, culture and
Christian ethics. All teaching and scientific activity is
coordinated by the University Senate, composed of
representative members from professors, students,
and members of the Romanian Senate, including
Romanian and foreign personalities.
We are presenting a brief account, quite
extraordinary, of our university after 20 years of
establishment: six university centers (Bucharest,
Brasov, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Timisoara, and Constanta),
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15 faculties - 17 Bachelor degrees, and 20 Master
programs; tens of thousands of young graduates
who have seamlessly integrated into areas of the
specialization that they have followed, many of
them belonging today to the intellectual, political,
economical, and socio-cultural elite of Romania.
All these facts: professors with high academic
values, researchers, students that are confident in the
opportunities of knowledge supported by a strong
motivation, led in July 2010 following the ARACIS visit
to obtaining a certificate with the highest rating that
can be awarded to higher education institutions in
Romania: High degree of confidence . This is another
reason to rejoice in the results of our work especially on
an anniversary, and at the same time we have to realize
the huge responsibility of maintaining the quality and
exigent rates at very high stringency, thus, making
efficiency, effectiveness, dedication, and competence
constant values of our work.
Professor Corina Dumitrescu Ph.D.
Rector of the University
Dimitrie Cantemir ‒ the value of a brand
Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University is named
after the one who was the prototype of UOMO
UNIVERSALE of Romanians. As Greece had Aristotle,
as Italy had Leonardo da Vinci and Germany had
Leibniz, we, Romanians, have had the historical
chance to integrate into the European culture, since
1714, through the complex personality of the scholar
Prince, Dimitrie Cantemir ruler of Moldavia (17101711).
Dimitrie Cantemir, a scholar of European fame, was
an elected member of the Berlin Academy in 1714 at
the suggestion of G.W. Leibniz.
Through his works: Descriptio Moldaviae, Historia
Hieroglyphica, The History of the Growth and Decline
of the Ottoman Empire, and The Romanian-MoldavianWallachian Chronicle, Cantemir is a bridge between
the east and the west.
The universal vocation of our great scholar lays in
the idea that he has always strongly supported - the
spiritual unity of Europe. Moreover, Dimitrie Cantemir
identifies Europe with Christianity. He has glorified
the human reason as an encyclopedic spirit, but he
confessed his Orthodox faith aware that man can
achieve spiritual balance only by the coexistence of
reason and faith.
Therefore, Dimitrie Cantemir is the spiritual and
moral guide for all Romanians, and for the University
which now bears his name. Reason and faith are the
fundamental axes of our educational system.
It is greatly enjoyable to teach at the School of
Cantemir. The transition from school to higher level
education is an intellectual endeavor. Cantemir is
a true Platonic academy. The alumni believe this is
achieved as a result of the spirit of Cantemir and makes
the university an inviting prospect both educationally
and culturally.
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20 years
since the founding of university
International Scientific conference: The work of Dimitrie
Cantemir - symbol of the convergence of civilizations
Between 21 and 22 October 2010, in Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University took
place the International Scientific conference: The work of Dimitrie Cantemir ‒ symbol
of the convergence of civilizations . At this event, more than 80 Ph.D. professors,
academicians and researchers from Romania and abroad (including prestigious
representatives of the Romanian Academy, the Science Academy of the Republic
of Moldova, researchers from the Romania Institute of Philosophy and Psychology
Constantin R dulescu-Motru , the Romanian Academy, from the Russian federation
and Turkey) who know the life and work of Dimitrie Cantemir.
The conference developed in different subjects, in parallel sessions concerning:
history, philosophy, logics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, literature, ethnology,
judicial sciences, musicology and pedagogy; this way, it was made an inter- and transdisciplinary approach of Dimitrie Cantemir works inside the three sections: Philosophy/
History/Education.
Essay contest: The Personality and Works of Dimitrie Cantemir
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The essay competition was held on October 23, 2010, and was enrolled in the cycle of events dedicated to the
Days of Dimitrie Cantemir University . In this competition of creativity, both professors and students participated by focusing on the
personality of Dimitrie Cantemir and the knowledge they had of his work. The jury was composed of renowned scholars and university
professors. The contest ended with awards and prizes, as well as participation certificates for each competitor. The winners of this contest
were: First Prize - Ionu Tatu, third year Public Administration student - Travel to Brussels; Second Prize - Roxana Luca, fourth year Public
Administration student - 1.000 lei; Third Prize - Loredana Palaghiu, first year Public Administration student - 500 lei.
300 years
from Dimitrie Cantemir ascension to the throne
The International Institute of Cantemirian Studies
At our university, the International Institute of
Cantemirian Studies is functioning together with other
research institutes. The International Institute of Cantemirian
Studies is focused on broaching, researching and enhancing
Dimitrie Cantemir s work from an inter-disciplinary perspective. The institute aims at training more people from various
fields, for knowledge and scientific research on the work of
the scholar Prince Dimitrie Cantemir.
The International Institute of Cantemirian Studies
includes: research and studies regarding the contribution
of Dimitrie Cantemir to the development of philosophy,
art, literature, and music, public conferences and symposia
on issues and concerns of the Institute, as well as the
development of programs in order to cooperate with
educational and research institutions or with scientific and
cultural personalities from Romania and abroad.
The most significant projects of the Institute
covers: publication of Cantemir s Integral
Manuscript in 20 volumes; editing the Dimitrie
Cantemir s Complete Works; Monumental
Historiae Romaniae; editing in transliteration
of Eminescu s Manuscripts in connection with a
revised republication of the Complete Works.
At the festive meeting, dedicated to celebration
of the 20th anniversary since the founding of
the university, on 22 October 2010, Ph.D. Academician Andrei E anu from the Academy of
Sciences of Moldova was nominated as honorary
president of the Institute and Ph.D. Professor
Constantin Barbu as director of the Institute.
International seminary Dimitrie Cantemir ‒ Brussels, 2010
The anniversary celebration of 300 years from Dimitrie Cantemir ascension to the throne of
Moldova continued with celebrations in Brussels on November 30, 2010. On this occasion, the
most famous political leaders, academics, professors, and researchers from Romania and abroad
have gathered inside the European Parliament. The aim of this meeting was to participate in an
international seminar, where the spirit of Cantemir was invoked to celebrate humanity, morality,
his work and his life.
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University with
international diversity
Mrs. Androulla Vassiliou ‒
EU Commissioner for Education
(Doctor Honoris Causa, 26 November 2010)
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For further improvement of the educational process,
broadening the professional experience of the academic
staff and students` training for the adequacy of curricula and
syllabi to the requirements of the latest specialized research,
Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University has established several
collaborations.
For instance, since its establishment in 1990, the Senate
of Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University granted the title of
Doctor Honoris Causa to several internationally acknowledged
personalities, such as: Ms. Emma Nicholson - Baroness of
Whinterbourne (2006); Professor Florence Benoît Rohmer, Ph.
D. - President of Robert Schuman University in Strasbourg,
France (2007); His Excellency Nursultan A. Nazarbayev President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2007); Mr. Ján Figel European Commissioner (2008); Mr. Didier Maus - President
of International Association of Constitutional Law (2008); Mr.
Vaclav Klaus - President of Czech Republic (2008); Mr. Boris
Tadi - President of the Republic of Serbia (2009).
We closely collaborate with universities from: france, Canada, italy, germany, Thailand,
netherlands, Usa, serbia, lithuania, austria, belgium, spain, Turkey, slovenia and bulgaria
eUras general meeting, 22 october 2010
As founding member of the EurAsian Universities Union, on 22 October 2010 “Dimitrie
Cantemir” Christian University hosted the 2010 EURAS General Meeting, which concurred
with the celebration of our universityʼs 20th anniversary. This meeting was attended by
representatives of higher education institutions, members of EURAS from Turkey, Albania,
Bulgaria, Kazahstan, Georgia and others.
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erasmUs
not just a programme, but a process
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It takes you to a different world, with many culturesʼ
representatives joined in one place for a given amount
of time. It is a unique opportunity to experience a new
culture and form lasting relationships with students
from all around the world. It gives new insight
into peopleʼs lives to eradicate stereotypes
and prejudices. Groups are formed with
students from different backgrounds
with a passion to achieve their highest
potential in their chosen profession
or subject. It is most definitely a life
changing and amazing experience
which will shape a personsʼ future.
I consider I reached the apex of my
education in my 3rd year, during
which I enjoyed a full year of Erasmus
exchange program scholarship at
Mykolas Romeris University in Lithuania,
combined with an internship in the Romanian
Embassy in Vilnius, where I concluded a research
on the Situation of minority rights in Lithuania, under
the guidance of our chargé dʼaffaires a.i.
The Erasmus experience helped me realize the
importance of passion and friendship, both in
professional and student to professor relationship.
Roxana Luca, 4th year Law student
The Erasmus Programme (European Region Action Scheme for the
Mobility of University Students) is a
European Union student exchange
programme, as part of the EU Lifelong Learning Programme and is
the operational framework for the
European Commission s initiatives in
higher education. To participate in the
Erasmus Programme, students must
be studying for a degree or diploma
at a tertiary-level institution and must
have completed their first year.
gkikas athanasios, greece
I had studied and learned Romanian for a year, then I took my language exam and I enrolled at
“Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University of Bucharest, Faculty of Juridical and Administrative Sciences.
At the beginning it was very difficult for me, but my colleagues helped me a lot and now I can face
all the major difficulties. The greatest help I had was from my professors, who really guided me to
understand what they were teaching. Now, for me it is quite easy and I am ready to cope with all the
problems I might encounter during my social and university life. I am very happy to study at this faculty
because of optimal learning conditions, the wonderful professors and the extraordinary environment.
herghelijiu s. radu, republic of moldova
I came to Romania searching for a university and wishing to study law. People who increased my study
interests were my professors who use the best ways to teach us and, by graduating this faculty, to become
true servants of justice, ready to face all difficulties which we will meet in our career path. If I was asked
to guide someone regarding their university studies, it will definitely be “Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian
University, because it is a university that requires a serious attitude, has good condition for studies and
training will be conducted with persistence and attention by some of the best professors in this field.
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The university that edits the
COGITO - multidisciplinary research journal
Editor in Chief: Ph.D. Senior lecturer Gabriela Pohoaţă
www.cogito.ucdc.ro
Cogito, published on 16 July 2009, is the first scientific research journal of DCCU, and the only
multidisciplinary journal in our country. It is recognized and evaluated by the National Council for Higher
Education and Research, on an academic level classified as category C journal (2010) and indexed in the
Index Copernicus international database (April 2010).
Through Cogito Journal, the concerns for philosophical and scientific research, at our University,
have been made known both in our country and other countries, such as: U.S., France, Germany,
Poland, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal and Moldova. It achieves continuous exchange, increased
with the appearance of each issue, between the Journal Cogito and other similar publications such
as: Glottodidactica (Poland), Archiv für Geschichte der Philosophie (Germany), Estudios Filosóficos
(Salamanca, Spain), Revista Portuguesa de Filosofia (Portugal), Philosophical Investigations (USA),
Journal of Philosophy (Mexico), Revue Thomiste (France) etc.
EUROMENTOR
Journal
Editor in Chief:
Ph.D. Senior lecturer
Gabriela Pohoaţă
www.euromentor.ucdc.ro
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PAIDEIA Journal
Director: Professor Ph.D. Nicolae Sacaliş
The Romanian Journal of education and culture has
17 years of publication, was valued at NCHER, being
classified on academic level in category C. The magazine
is under the auspices of the National Association of
Popular Universities (ANUP), of Association “Euroed”,
“Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University and Popular
University “Ioan I. Dalles”.
The Paideia Journalʼs desideratum is one of the major
ideas of European civilization: the idea that a man cannot
become a man without education through life and
ascension to the world of moral and spiritual values.
The Euromentor journal, or Studies about education, was initiated by the Department of Education.
It appeared in March 2010 and was recognized and evaluated, from its first issue, by the National
Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research being included on academic level as category D
journal. On November 10, 2010 it was indexed in the Index Copernicus international database, and on
November 29, 2010 was evaluated CNCSIS and included in category C. The Euromentor journal outlines
a new vision of how a teacher should be today, a real trainer with European mentality, capable of high
quality teaching comparable with international standards.
biggest number of
UCDC Masterʼs Journal
Editor in Chief:
Ph.D. Senior lecturer
Mădălina Tomescu
The journal, published in 2010,
aims to disseminate information,
opinions and ideas from all areas
of activity specific to the master
programs organized by DCCU, and
to provide information regarding
the scientific activities of the master
students of DCCU.
academic magazines
GEO-CARPATHICA Journal
Director: Professor Ph.D. Ion VELCEA
The action for editing the journal Geo-Carpathica began in
2000 when the first issue appeared at the Publishing University
“Lucian Blaga” of Sibiu. It is recognized and evaluated by the
National Research Council for Higher Education and placed
in category C. The Geo-Carpathica journal is the messenger
of scientific and research activity conducted by the Faculty of
Geography and Tourism. Thus, the scientific cultural agreement
signed with the University of Trieste, the organization of 11
international conferences, the participation to Romanian-British
Colloquium held in Bucharest and Liverpool, and to RomaniaCanada Colloquium held in Sibiu and Ottawa, are all a recognition of this work, with these
occasions we have exchanged scientific information, we have gained new experience in research
and in the educational process, and there have been exchanges of publications.
STRATEGIC UNIVERSE Journal Romanian University Journal for Security Studies
Director: Senior lecturer Ph.D.
Constantin Degeratu
www.iss.ucdc.ro
This is a university scientific journal, with quarterly issues,
published by the “Dimitrie Cantemir” Institute for Security
Studies ‒ a specialized scientific research structure of DCCU
that brings together in its pages, under a permanent section,
studies and articles on security issues. The magazine is aimed
to professors, researchers, PhD students, Master students,
other specialists, and public.
KNOWLEDGE HORIZONS Journal, Director: Professor Ph.D. Ion Ionescu
www.orizonturi.ucdc.ro
Formed in 2009, the Knowledge Horizons Journal is recognized and evaluated by the National
Research Council for Higher Education and placed in category D. It is focused on scientific research of
legal and economic sciences, promoting the best results in these areas professors from DCCU and other
romanian and foreign higher education institutions. It is published quarterly in Romanian and English.
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Foreword
institute for multidisciplinary research
Scientific Session with the theme:
The Economic Crisis
Institute for Multidisciplinary Research promotes research
programs for professors, Bachelor and Master students and
contract beneficiaries. The research outcomes are presented
during national and international conferences and published in
specialized magazines, or even books. Research was instituted
by the foundation of the Institute for Multidisciplinary Research,
which coordinates the research centers adjacent to each faculty
in the University. Research work is also conducted on contract
basis, as a result of national competition or by means of direct
relationships with the business environment. Some examples
are: Economic coordinates and dimensions of the social
cohesion in the metropolitan development ( DEMOS ); An
some of the exemplary research activities
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educational portal for learning foreign languages, with a view
to the multicultural environment integration; A management
of knowledge architecture in the field of social and economic
environment, with a view to strategies of sustainable regional
development ( KNOW HOW REG ); An up-to-date system of
variables, models and policies to quantify and sustain initial
and follow-up training of the human resources, with a view to
educational quality and exhilaration of the creative potentiality
( BE EDUCATED ); A quantitative and qualitative evaluation of
the public administration reform outcomes on the integration
process of the E.U, with a view to reducing development lagging
of the economic regions ( ACCECAPI ).
The scientific-documentary film “Transition and the Romanian Enterprise”, made from the screenplay
written by Professor Constantin Popescu, Ph.D. ; The Scientific Session “Topical Issues of Economic-Social
Thought, Science and Practice”, Cluj-Napoca; The Scientific Session “Dimitrie Cantemir - His Place and
Role in the History of Universal Civilization”, Bucharest; Romanian-Italian viva voce of human economic
Geography, with the theme “The Impact of Tourism Upon the Quality of the Environment“, Sibiu; The
research work session on „The present economic crisis in the context of globalization”, Bucharest.
The economic Center of research of our university is the first and solely private
university centre in romania, which was awarded the Diploma of excellence on behalf
of the ministry of education, research, youth and sports, and of the research Work
national Council of the romanian academic education
a lifelong research
University professor Ion Ionescu, Ph.D.
Throughout his experience, we can see that
he has always combined theory with
practice and abilities with
passion. He is a very
complex person,
able of complete
dedication, a
living proof that
life is all about
recognizing
your talents and
finding ways to
serve others by
using them.
Prof. Ionescu is a Ph.D. graduate of the Academy of Economic
Studies in Bucharest, with his Ph.D. thesis on Mutations in
Romanian tourism, therefore he became a doctor of economical
sciences. At the same time, he began teaching Marketing
research courses at The Faculty of Commerce and at the Faculty
of Geography of University of Bucharest, which were followed
by 5 years in a leading position as General Director of a big
tourism society in Bucharest. He then became professor at
“Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University on Tourism
economy and management, until today. He has a
contagious passion for scientific research, materialized in over
30 studies in tourism economy, tourism sociology and territorial
development, over 20 papers as coordinator and author, more
than 90 articles and over 60 national and international scientific
conferences. At Dimitrie Cantemir, he is the Director of the
Institute for Multidisciplinary Research.
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institute for security studies
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Institute for Security Studies (ISS-DC) is a scientific research
branch, enjoying full academic freedom, of Dimitrie Cantemir
Christian University. Education and advanced research are our
university s main missions. ISS-DC was established by the Senate
of the DCCU in January 2010, but its activity is a follow-up of the
previous activity performed by the Department for European
Integration and Foreign and Security Policy Studies (2008) and
Department for Security Studies and Foreign Relations (2006).
ISS-DC is focused on the modern security studies from an
academic and educational perspective. The mission of ISS-DC
is to conduct security studies ‒ primarily for the use of students
and professors of the Political Science, Security Studies,
International Relations, Juridical and Public Administration,
Economic and other DCCU faculties, for its master programs
and for the broader national security community.
It also offers analysis and forecasting for DCCU leadership,
public authorities, NGOs, and human rights movement. The
ISS-DC looks at security in its broader sense ‒ political, economic,
diplomatic, military, historical, legal, moral, psychological, and
philosophical. (http://iss.ucdc.ro)
human rights
The International Institute for Human Rights
The establishment of the International Institute for Human
Rights is part of the university s strategy to develop advanced
research activities in the field of legal science and human rights.
The Institute aim is to investigate the fundamental
human rights and to protect, promote and enforce
a culture of human rights. These will be done in
varied ways such as human rights training for
lawyers, but for anyone who wants training
in this field of research and develop-ment
programs in collaboration with specialized
institutions, national and international conferences, suggestions
of law , publishing works on human rights. The President of
the Institute is Professor Dumitru Mazilu and the director is
Lecturer Titus Corl ean, leading figures in protecting
and promoting human rights and also important
personalities such as Mrs. Professor Florence
Benoit Rohmer ‒ University President Robert
Schuman , Strasbourg and Mrs. Professor
Irina Moroianu Zl tescu ‒ the director of
the Romanian Institute for Human Rights.
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Department of Education
The Department of Education is an institutional structure designed to ensure training,
consulting, and expertise for initial and continuing training to students and graduates who
want to embark on a teaching career. The department activity is structured as follows: initial and
continuing teacher training by organizing and coordinating the pedagogical training programs at
both undergraduate and postgraduate level; theoretical and applied educational research, based
on their own projects (research journals: Euromentor, Paideia) or together with other institutional
partners: PAED (parents education meets local environment sustainability, GRUNDTVIG, European
Commission), Euromanager (managerial training for directors and school inspectors to increase
the quality of university education, CNFPA), Europlacement 2011/FUERM (Leonardo Program,
European Commission); pedagogical and didactic counseling for teachers, regarding teacher
training, and for future teachers; psychological counseling and career guidance for students.
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In addition to initial and continuing training programs, for the teaching profession,
in the academic year 2010-2011, the Department of Education in cooperation
with MTC faculty initiated and organized the Masters Degree program with an
interdisciplinary character: Educational Management
summer University
It is an educational project that offers students of class XI the ability to make
contact with academia in Bucharest and Higher Education of the Christian University,
Dimitrie Cantemir , enabling them to become students for two weeks.
Students will follow a program of courses and seminars for first year representative
study, supported by university professors and PhD students from our university,
on a voluntary basis. Courses will be taught in all faculties of Christian University,
Dimitrie Cantemir , taking into account the options of participating pupils.
Next to a formal education program offered, the project aims to create a
framework for debate and non-formal education with activities offered through:
lectures, information sessions, activities to socializing, discussing educational
issues, psychological counseling and career guidance for students.
First series of gradutes of the
European University Summer
Courses, organized by “Dimitrie
Cantemir” Christian University in
cooperaton with the International
Center for European Training and
the European Institue for Higher
International Studies from Nice
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The faculty of Juridical and administrative sciences, bucharest
Bachelor
- Law
- Public Administration
Master
- Business Law
- Judicial Career
- Administrative Law institutions
- Mediation of conflicts
- European Law
- Criminal Sciences
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The Faculty of Juridical and Administrative Sciences of
DCCU in Bucharest was established in the 1990-1991 academic
year - the first faculty founded in this university as a response to
the increasing need of judicial training and improvement. The
Faculty of Juridical and Administrative Sciences has a significant
contribution in forming of legal experts, in terms of continuation
of legal training in LLM programs, witch is able to contribute to
the consolidation of the Romanian legal framework as member
state of the European Union.
Complementary to the education process, students and
professors take part in scientific research activities, conferences
and communications or they participate in debates organized
by the Faculty s research center, or in research and development
projects initiated by the academic staff. Some examples are:
moot courts (for Criminal Law-Criminal Procedural Law and
for Administration Law); human rights projects (Equality starts
from childhood and Gender equality seminar ‒ in partnership
with The Gender Equality Commission of Bucharest and The
Gender Equality National Agency, that aim to make primary
school students understand and apply non-discrimination,
equality, chances of principles, and how to apply each one
of them); Juridical studies and research, Faculty s magazine
dedicated to the research of current LLB and LLM students,
publishing their best articles.
“The three years of college
has meant for me
another important
step in my
professional
development,
giving me
new insights
into personal
career choices.
The professorsʼ
availability
and openness,
the colleagueʼs
enthusiasm and
simplicity, have urged me
to achieve much more knowledge
in administrative sciences and
related fields. In this academic
environment, I had to be more
actively involved during my
classes, seminars, and research
activities. Performance in this area
consists of active involvement in
the process of learning-teaching,
from both professors and studentsʼ
side. In my opinion, the “Dimitrie
Cantemir” Christian University does
not only focus on the studentʼs
simple storage of as much
information as possible, but mostly
on his ability to put it into practice.
Therefore, if I had to define the
university in three words, they
would be: professionalism,
openness and performance”
Emilia Micu,
First Honor Graduate
“The years I have spent at “Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University defined me as a future member
of society - I learnt to become better, more respectable, correct; I discovered the debate - you
become wiser when dealing with smarter opponents; I witnessed the power of rhetoric - trained
my public speech in several scientific debates; I was praised - I was happy; I was criticized - I
answered through re-evaluation. These experiences are not just for elite, they are available to
all, will is the only attribute - the will to self-strive”
Ioana Ghiţă, graduate
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faculty of law, Cluj-napoca
Bachelor
- Law
Master
- Criminology and Forensic science
- Business Law
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The teaching and learning activities in the undergraduate
education programs are integrated with training in public
administration, forms of liberal professions and in court.
The Faculty has concluded partnerships with research
institutions of Romania (Cluj-Napoca Branch of the Romanian
Academy, Romanian Institute for Human Rights), Italy, and Moldova. Most professors are also practitioners in law (judges at
the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Cluj, lawyers that are
appreciated by the Bar Association of Cluj). The fact that most
of our graduates have jobs that are compatible with the areas
in which they have been prepared is significant for the faculty. A
graduate of the university said in this regard: I had the privilege
of a special education in the legal field. Many graduates of the
Faculty that I followed are working in the police today. I am
glad to see that the Faculty keeps a high quality of training and
it is also developing and strengthening its prestige . Students
are encouraged to participate at scientific research, their
achievements being presented at the annual session of students
and graduate students, but also at the national and international
conferences. In addition, to the faculty juridical magazine “Fiat
Justitia”, whose editorial collective includes local and foreign
personalities, is also published in the “Student legal journal”.
The faculty of economic sciences, Cluj-napoca
The foundation and accreditation of the Faculty of Economic
Sciences in the Cluj-Napoca academic center is a materialization
of the university s founders creed that an elite school is born and
strengthened in recognized academic centers. In the faculty we
also run the Career Information, Counseling and Orientation
Center organized in collaboration with The Romanian Coaching
Association to support individual and group counseling activities,
coaching, career guidance, career management, etc.
With the purpose of creating networking between the
students and their future employers we founded the student
club called Business Club where we organize regular meetings
Bachelor
- The Economy of Commerce,
Tourism and Services
- Finance and Banking
- Accounting and
Administration Informatics
Master
- Business Management
in Tourism and Commerce
- Finance and Bank Management
- Business Accounting and Auditing
with business, public administration and bank representatives.
Annually we organize the Scientific Session with national and
international participants under the aegis of Current problems
of social and economic thinking, science and practice , got to
the XIVth edition that has enjoyed and is still enjoying a wide
participation of academics from prestigious universities in the
country and abroad. In the research area, we should note the
collaboration with the Cluj Branch of the Romanian Academy in
the organization of conferences, symposia, round tables, as well
as the common elaboration of the annual volume Knowledge,
Interest and Responsibility .
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The faculty of Tourism and Commercial management, bucharest
Bachelor
- Tourism and Commercial
Management
Master
- Tourism Business Management
- Commerce Business Management
- Management-marketing and
business negotiation
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The Faculty of Tourism and Commercial Management was
founded in 1990 and it is essential in Cantemir system because
it s the largest college, being attended by over 4,000 students
and master students.
The specialists trained in our faculty will be able to work
for tourism agencies, hotel and commercial chains, banks, the
Ministry of Tourism and its local institutions, central and local
departments of public administration, economic departments
within national and international companies, public or private
institutions of education, research or consultancy.
The external relationships of the faculty are reflected by
the cooperation agreements signed with different research
institutes and professional associations within the field such as:
the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, S.C. Cocor
S.A., S.C. Olympic International - Tourism S.R.L., the National
Institute for Tourism Research and Development, the National
Institute for Scientific Research in the field of Labor and Social
Protection (INCSMPS).
The Faculty of Tourism and Commercial Management is
a partner of various universities abroad due to the ERASMUS
program. These universities are: Katholieke Hogeschool
Zuid-West-Vlaanderen in Belgium, Università degli Studi G.
d Annunzio Chieti e Pescara in Italy, Mykolas Romeris University
Academic Affairs Centre in Lithuania, Upper Austria University
of Applied Sciences-School of Management in Austria and
Universitates Adnan Menderes in Turkey.
The faculty of management in Tourism and Commerce, Timisoara
Bachelor
- Economy of Commerce, Tourism and Services
Master
- Business Administration and Negotiation
- Business Administration in Tourism
The Faculty of Management in Tourism and Commerce
Timisoara part of „Dimitrie Cantemir University was opened
in October 1991 and it was the first faculty of this type in
the Western area of Romania. Our Faculty study programs
correspond to the general context of training future
specialists in Romania and other European
countries.
Our Faculty cooperates with other
faculties and universities having
similar study programs, especially
with the Faculty of Economics
(West University of Timisoara), in
organizing scientific sessions.
Our students are also involved in scientific research, as they
participate in study groups and have to work in teams in order to
fulfil the tasks they are given. They can also attend conferences
and present the results of their work.
The students of the Faculty of Management in
Tourism and Commerce Timisoara are trained
to become business entrepreneurs with
a Bachelor s Degree in Economics. If
they attend specialized pedagogical
courses they may become teachers
of Economics. Some of our graduates are already teaching in
schools and Universities.
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The faculty of Tourism and Commercial management, Constanta
Bachelor
- Trade,
Tourism and
Service Economy
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The Faculty of Tourism and Commercial Management of
Consţanta is the latest Faculty of Dimitrie Cantemir Christian
University. The faculty offers courses as part of the study
program, respectively the degree in economy trade, tourism
and services. The explicit mission of our faculty
is to provide high quality education for the
profession as an economist, specialized in
tourism and marketing management.
Thus, throughout the curriculum,
the analytical applications, the student
scientific research and practice, and
through other specific training methods our aim is to achieve
compatibility of theoretical and practical training in accordance
with current and future requirements in tourism and trade.
Since February 2006, the Faculty of Tourism and Commercial
Management Constanta of Dimitrie Cantemir
Christian University has a new building with
distinctive architecture and multipurpose
spaces corresponding to the best
conditions in the general context of
training future specialists for Romania
and European countries.
The faculty of foreign modern languages and literatures, bucharest
Bachelor - double specialization
- Specialization 1 - English, French, German
- Specialization 2 - English, French, German, Arabic,
Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Turkish
It is the only faculty in Romania in which the educational
process combines the study of languages and foreign literatures with computer sciences.
The double qualification obtained through study of
foreign languages and computer disciplines offers multiple
job opportunities for graduates, in the related fields of their
pedagogical training: linguistic or literary research, translation
and interpretation, diplomacy, international relations, central
and local administration, government and nongovernmental
organizations, PR, media. Many alumni of our faculty work at
universities or in public domain, in embassies, government
agencies, as translators in European commissions or interpreters, etc.
One of our outstanding outcomes relates to the Japanese
Department, which is proud of our former students, some
at doctoral studies in Japan, others already Ph.D. lecturers.
A moment of pride and productive competition in the faculty
departments!
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The faculty of international business and economics, bucharest
Bachelor
- International and Economic Affairs
Master
- International Business Management
- Foreign affairs and European Integration
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The Faculty of International Economic Relations has the
mission to train specialists in the international economic relations
field, through teaching and research activities, adequate to
the specific of the current national and international business
environment. We focus on developing and perfecting our
students abilities compatible with what is new, representative,
and dynamic in society and also what is envisaged as further
development. Our college graduates can carry out the function
of economists specialized in international economic relations
within organizations such as: foreign trade companies, banks,
agencies and trade organizations in our country and abroad,
government organizations, diplomatic
and consular missions, international
organizations, businesses research
and education, jobs that are
currently in full compliance
with the national and international qualifications.
The faculty of international business and economics, brasov
Bachelor
- Economy and
International Affairs
The Faculty of International Business and Economics is
offering our students the possibility to become specialists in
the international business environment by combining the
studies from microeconomics and macroeconomics.
At the microeconomic level we aim at teaching our students practical activities in private companies that conduct
international trade activities. At the macroeconomic level our
students will be able to take high level decisions in multinational
companies and also at diplomatic or consular level.
The shifting economic climate increases demand for individuals who are capable of navigating the world s changing
economic landscape.
The focus of our studies programe is constituted by the
perspectives of individuals and firms at the international level.
Emphasis is placed on the impact and the role of international
economic relations. Students study international financial
markets, exchange rates, and the effects of different trade
policies on international and domestic markets.
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faculty of finance, banking and accountancy, bucharest
Bachelor
- Finances and Banking
Master
- Financial Management
- Finance and Business Administration
- Management and Financial Audit
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Our educational offer distinguishes itself through theoretical and practical content of the subjects included in the
academic curricula as well as through the permanent concern
of the professors to disseminate the knowledge necessary for
managing and financing economic development and national
and regional infrastructure modernization projects.
Our faculty organizes exchanges of experience and best
practices with other faculties in our university and other
members in the Romanian Association of Faculties
of Economics.
The consolidation of experience and
education as the foundation with
education and development through
knowledge, Alumni of a Bachelor and
Master of the Faculty of Finance, Banking and Accountancy
manage to fit in a significant proportion in the fields of academic
qualifications obtained. Through our partnerships with the
business community, we assure well-trained graduates for the
European labor market.
Particular attention is paid to maintain contact with
graduates by inviting them to workshops and seminars with
the theme of career management and integration
capabilities in professional organizations such
as the General Association of Economists
in Romania, Body of Chartered Certified
Accountants of Romania, National
Association Evaluators of Romania,
Chamber of Auditors of Romania, etc.
The faculty of finance, banking and accountancy, brasov
Bachelor
- Finances and Banking
- Accountancy and Informatics Accountancy Management
The Faculty of Finance, Banking and Accountancy is
situated in the proximity of the center of Brasov, one of the
most beautiful cities in Romania, a medieval city that can offer
many possibilities to young graduates in finding jobs in the
banking system.
One of the main qualities, that our university has, is that we
are offering tutoring for all our students. We develop
a very close relation with our students, we try
to help and understand them in all the
aspects of their lives. Our doors are
always open whenever we are asked
to counsel students in finding jobs
during university years or after
graduation. We believe that each
individual has an untapped potential which can be nurtured
into limitless ability. The personal approach will help students
identify their unique skills and tailor a solution to develop new
ones.
The two faculties are organizing with teachers and students
annual scientific meetings that have the purpose of presenting
the research projects of students and teachers.
The Faculty of Finance, Banking and Accountancy organizes study and research
programs for our students: Economic
and financial analysis; Computerized
accounting and fiscal training;
Performance in banking system;
Management and marketing.
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The Faculty of Political Sciences,, Bucharest
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The Faculty of Political Sciences offers an education
adapted to both research activities and market needs, so
that after graduation, students are able to build a career in
correlative areas.
These results confirm the general objectives of our faculty:
forming political sciences and communication and PR specialists,
combining theoretical preparation with internships, therefore
assuring a high qualification specialization, which prepares the
integration of young graduates in the labor market.
The Political Sciences students are encouraged and guided
to publish articles even during studies, enjoying the pages
offered in this regard in university s magazine. They can also
Bachelor
- Political Sciences
- Communication and PR
Master
- International Political Relations
- Security and Defence Studies
- Social Economy
actively participate in conferences and workshops organized
in the faculty. The student scientific research offers them the
possibility to theoretically debate current political problems,
while perfecting their communication and PR competences.
Through its three Master programs, the graduates from
our faculty as well as from the other universities, are able to
improve their university studies in current domains, such as
international relations, defence studies and social economy
courses, held by renowned specialists, who, besides providing
academic information, also offer guidance to the current
and prospective Master degree students, based on their vast
professional experience.
The Faculty of History, Bucharest
Bachelor
- History
Master
- South-Eastern Europe
and the great powers
- Conflict prevention institutions
and policies and crisis management
The Faculty of History was founded because of the remarkable overall results of university s
activities, combined with the traditions of social sciences education in Romania. It was one of
the first faculties functioning in the DCCU in the new political context in Romania. The Faculty of
History has the mission of preparing specialists in history and related fields through didactic and
scientific activities, based on a modern curriculum, adequate to the actual context of Romanian
society, which became a member of the EU in 2007. The faculty collaborates with similar institutions abroad and organizes Erasmus outreach programs for faculty members and students.
Our university graduates are able to work as teachers, specialists in museography, history and
international relations. They are able to work in educational institutions and establishments such
as schools, university, museums both in Romania and abroad. The qualifications are recognized
widely across the board as the research and education units are valid - these are in full compliance
with national and international bodies.
I have always had a passion
for knowledge and for a
better understanding
of the history of our
nation and that
of neighboring
states. The
Dimitrie Cantemir
University s
reputation
appealead to me, I
decided to apply here.
My personal surprise was
to work here with such highly
competent academic staff,
which proved an honest
concern for determining a
real interest in the spirit
of the students for the historic
values of our past. For this
reason, I recommend to
all graduating high-school
students to apply here and
to choose their desired
specialization for their life
career. Thinking at the great
reputation of the patron of
this university, I realize that
it is not a coincidence that
I am here today. All of the
people that I have met during
these years had the effect of
propelling me to the future
with big roots in the past
Ion Chiril , graduate
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The faculty of geography and Tourism, sibiu
Bachelor
- Tourism Geography, options:
(A) Tourism and environmental protection
(B) Tourism Geography
- Geography, options:
(A) Meteo-climatology and hydrology
(B) Territorial planning. Organisation and sustainable
development of the geographic organisation and
sustainable development of the geographic area
Master
- Tourism and regional development
-Rural tourism and quality of the environment
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The Faculty of Geography and Tourism is a model faculty
where students enjoy a rich educational offer, having the
possibility to make complex analysis of the tourism phenomenon
and of the whole complex processes and phenomena in this
area, including those regarding knowledge, monitoring, conservation and environmental
protection. The Faculty has exceptional
endowments for sustaining the didactic and scientific research process, such as GIS labs, Informatics,
remote sensing and cartography,
tourism geography, geomorphology and hydrology-climatology laboratories, and also a
meteorological station, equipped with modern technologies
and coordinated by university professors and scientific researchers from the Romanian Academy.
Our national and international recognition of scientific results
is proven through organizing geography and tourism
colloquiums for the last 15 years in collaboration
with Trieste and Gorizia University in Italy
(11 colloquiums), University of Liverpool
(4 in Sibiu and 2 in Liverpool) and the
Commerce and Tourism University of
La Rochelle, France; through recent
agreements with Piemonte University in Italy and University of
South Dakota from USA.
master
master of studies Department
In the Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University second
cycle studies are masters of the university and is a preparatory
step required for doctoral studies. Master s degree studies are
bounded by separate procedures for admission and graduation,
compared to other university courses.
The main objective is to contribute to Romania s social and
economic development by providing education and training
of our clients (master and society). Currently, the Christian
University Dimitrie Cantemir organizes 20 masters, of which
17 are accredited, and three are in the process of accreditation.
Masterʼs University Education Department assumes the task
of preparing specialists in legal sciences, international law and
the Community of European integration, and administrative
procedural law, and economic sciences on business management issues in tourism and marketing and business
negotiations able to use scientific knowledge and valuable
cultural and humanities, to integrate socio-cultural processes of
contemporary Romanian society and the world.
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facilities
European standards
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The material basis of UCDC corresponds to European
standards, assuring the development of an educational process
and scientific research at the level of quality and efficiency
requirements of a knowledge society.
The lecture and seminar rooms, laboratories, the Senate
Hall and Aula Magna have the best tools and equipment for
teaching, communication and learning, therefore facilitating
the activities of faculty members and students receptiveness,
and the online communication with all the centers in the
country through a video conferencing system. All these
correspond to scientific knowledge and are comparable to
those of universities in Europe and with international best
practices (online monitoring systems, projector, marker boards,
flipchart, computers, sound systems, wireless etc.).
Laboratories for practical activities (moot courts, forensic
laboratory etc.) have the proper equipment and means of
operation according to the requirements for higher education.
Students have access to laboratories with modern equipment in applied computer science, management, tourism,
accounting, political science, history, foreign languages.
In case of emergency, health care services are provided to
both professors and students at the university medical office.
For the spiritual development of our students,
the chapel inside the university is an appropriate
place for meditation and prayers
The library has an important role in supporting the educational process
and research activities. Providing an appropriate library book stock is a
concern that has been reflected in the upward trend of the number of
books bought in recent years, national and international publications of
great interest for undergraduate, graduate and masters programs. The
student has the possibility to log into his virtual account where he can
access the virtual library for various issues connected with his curriculum
courses, to communicate with other students or check his grades.
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student facilities
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Besides our programme and research studies, in “Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian
University, students can relax in different locations inside the campus. The studentsʼ choices
for spending their free time are diversified, based on their personalities and likes. Students
can go to the Sports Club to play football, basketball, tennis and exercise. For socializing
and breaking the daily routine, you can visit the Universityʼs café, a place preferred by most
students. Those with certain artistic skills can join the Art and Literature Club. Students
have internet access inside the university and they can use their personal computers or
universityʼs computers.
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The students of Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University, both
from Bucharest and the other academic centers in the country
(Brasov, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Sibiu, Timisoara), have multiple
and diverse opportunities to enjoy their free time, in nature
connected environment, with important historical and cultural
sites, combining the useful with pleasure.
Bucharest, the state s capital, is a great place for students,
with an impressive number of places to relax and have a great
time. Shopping, watching the latest movies, indulging with the
traditional cuisine are all things that can be done in Bucharest.
Bucharest combines the new and the old, with a beautiful historic
center. It is a place that conserves the architecture and touch of
the city once named Little Paris. You can visit the National Bank
of Romania Palace, Manuc s Inn, Stavropoleos and St. Anton
Churches, which maintain the autochthonous architecture style,
as well as the House of Peoples, the Romanian Athenaeum, the
National Museum of History, National Museum of Art, l Arc de
Triomphe, The National Theater and other many representative
locations for the culture and heritage of Bucharest and Romania.
For foreign students, Romania has numerous unique locations,
individually represented by specific culture, tradition, and people.
By choosing to study at Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University
you ll have the opportunity to know a multidimensional culture
and places filled with history and the uniqueness of these people.
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BUCHAREST
176 Splaiul Unirii, www.ucdc.ro
The Faculty of Juridical and Administrative Sciences
Phone: (+40)21 330 79 12, (+40)21 330 83 44;
The Faculty of Tourism and Commercial Management
Phone: (+40)21 330 95 90
The Faculty of History
Phone: (+40)21 330 92 30
The Faculty of Finance, Banking and Accountancy,
Phone: (+40)21 330 84 60
The Faculty of International Business and Economics
Phone: (+40)21 330 89 31
The Faculty of Political Sciences
Phone: (+40)21 330 87 50
The Faculty of Foreign Modern Languages and Literatures
Phone: (+40)21 330 87 20
The Scientific Research Department
Phone: (+40)21 330 79 00/113,114
Institute for Security Studies
Phone: (+40)21 330 79 00/133
The International Institute of Cantemirian Studies
Phone: (+40)21 330 79 00/145
Departament of Education
Phone: (+40)21 330 79 00/163
BRASOV
The Faculty of International Business and Economics
107 Bisericii Romane Street, Phone/Fax: (+40)268 41 87 88
www.universitatea-cantemir.ro
The Faculty of Finance, Banking and Accountancy
107 Bisericii Romane Street, Phone/Fax: (+ 40)268 41 90 77
www.universitatea-cantemir.ro
CLUJ-NAPOCA
The Faculty of Law
2 Burebista Street, Phone: (+40)264 43 22 11; (+40)264 43 22 65;
www.cantemir.cluj.astral.ro
The Faculty of Economic Sciences,
47 Al. V. Voevod Street, Phone: (+40)264 41 47 51; (+40)264 41 46 68;
www.dimitriecantemir.ro
CONSTANTA
The Faculty of Tourism and Commercial Management
90 A Dezrobirii Blvd., Phone: (+40)241 54 43 03
SIBIU
The Faculty of Geography and Tourism,
5-7 Acad. Simion Mehedinti Street, Phone/Fax: (+40)269 22 28 99
TIMISOARA
The Faculty of Tourism and Commercial Management,
2 Aurelianus Street, Phone: (+40)256 22 13 55;
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
www.ucdctm.ro
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EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITOR IN-CHIEF: Senior Lecturer Gabriela Pohoaţă, Ph.D.
EDITORS: Emilia Micu, first honour graduate
Roxana Luca, student
Ionuţ Tatu, student
Ionel Buliga, student
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Daniel Fulga
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