Bucharest Summer University 2011

The Students’ Senate of the Bucharest University of Economics – ASE gladly invites you to take part in one of this summer’s most interesting educational experiences: Bucharest Summer University 2011. This seventh edition of the International Summer School, held annually in Bucharest, gathers professors and specialists from all over the world to discuss the topic of “Energy and Economic Growth”. Bucharest Summer University will select 55 participants from all over the world, with emphasis on EU students. It will take place between 14th and 28th August.

Bucharest Summer University is an international academic and cultural event, held over a period of 2 weeks, which has an annual theme from the economic field. The Summer University is organized by the Students’ Senate under the aegis of the Bucharest University of Economics ASE, in partnership with business, press and non-profit organizations.

Themes/Topics
1) World Energy Market: Trends, Shifts, Forecasts and Strategies
	1.1. Primary Energy Consumption and Final Energy Demand
	1.2. Energy Supply and Power Generation by Energy Sources
	1.3. Energy Prices
2) Energy Economics: Resources, Consumption and Policies
	2.1. Conventional Energy: Oil, Natural Gas and Coal
	2.2. Conventional Energy: Hidro Electricity
	2.3. Conventional Energy: Nuclear
	2.4. Energy Transportation
	2.5. Main Market Segments: Residential,Commercial,Industrial,Transportation
	2.6. Energy Policy and Practices
3) Energy and Sustainable Development
	3.1. Green Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development
	3.2. Renewable Energy: Solar Energy, Wind Turbine Energy
	3.3. Renewable Energy: Ocean, Biofuels and Geothermal Energy
	3.4. Energy Resources and Local Communities Development
4) Toward a Competitive European Energy Market
	4.1. European Energy Market
	4.2. Regional and National Markets
	4.3. Romanian Energy Market
5) Developing a career in the Energetic field

I. PERIOD AND LOCATION

The courses will take place between the 14th and 28th of August 2011. Together with speakers and professors from top universities around the world, the 55 participants will spend 2 weeks in the Bucharest University of Economics ASE campus and one extended week-end exploring particular destinations across the country, chosen by the organizers for leisure time.

II. APPLICATION & COSTS

There are three possibilities in order to apply for Bucharest Summer University 2011. Depending on the type of application you choose, you will have to send a set of documents to our Recruitment Officer – at application@bsu.ase.ro

1. STANDARD APPLICATION

Required documents:

- Application form – Click Here

- Curriculum Vitae (in Euro Pass Format)

- Costs: 495 euros

Application Deadline: 24th of June 2011

Students who choose a standard application will receive an answer concerning their acceptance in 7 days from the date of application!

2. PARTIAL COVERAGE OF EXPENSES

Required documents:

- Application form – Click Here

- Curriculum Vitae (in Euro Pass Format)

- Letter of intent (Why should you be accepted for BSU 2011? How do you think this will benefit you in the future? Why do you need the partial coverage of expenses? (max. 500 words)

- Costs: 250 euro

Application Deadline: 24th of June 2011

Students who apply for partial coverage of expenses will receive an answer concerning their status of acceptance in two weeks time from the date of application.

FAST SIGN-UP!
Students who choose a standard application will receive an answer regarding their acceptance within 7 days from the date of application! The last day when you can apply using this option is the 31st of May! Cost: 200 euro

3.FULL SCHOLARSHIP

Required documents:

- Application form – Click Here

- Curriculum Vitae (in Euro Pass Format)

- Letter of intent (Why should you be accepted for BSU 2011? How do you think this will benefit you in the future? Why do you need the partial coverage of expenses? (max. 500 words)

- An essay on the following topic: “World Energy on the Horizon  – a new perspective on resources and consumption”. The essay should have no more than 800 words written with Times New Roman, Size 12, Spacing 1,5.

Application Deadline: 10th of June 2011

The ten applications that are ranked highest after evaluation by our board of advisors will receive full coverage of costs.

Students who apply for a full scholarship and do not receive one, will receive a 50 € discount for a for partial payment application (if accepted).

NOTE: Do not forget to check the correspondent options in the Application Form.

What’s included? (independent of the type of application you choose)

• Tuition
• Accommodation ( housing + 3 meals a day)
• One extended week-end trip
• Reading materials
• Welcoming package (that you will receive upon your arrival)

What’s NOT included?

• Transportation costs

Independent of the type of application you choose, tuition, accommodation (housing + 3 meals a day), one extended week-end trip, reading materials and the welcoming package you will receive upon your arrival, will be covered.

All students must cover transportation costs at their own expense.

You can inquire us about the program at application@bsu.ase.ro

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