The Romanian-American University and Envisia - Business School announce a premiere in Romania: the first board member professionalization program accredited by the Ministry of Education.
The Romanian-American University and Envisia – Business School join forces and announce a premiere in Romania: the first board member professionalization program accredited by the Ministry of Education and Research and the National Authority for Qualifications – the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value.”
The “Corporate Governance that Creates Value” program was launched four years ago by Envisia – Business School, the first business school in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of board members and the promotion of good corporate governance practices, in partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
Designed to develop and refine the competencies required for board member roles and top-tier professionals in governance structures, the program has earned strong recognition in both the public and private business sectors, as well as in the financial services industry, having completed 9 cohorts and graduated over 130 participants.
The 10th edition of the “Corporate Governance that Creates Value” program (“Corporate Governance in Practice”), which now benefits from the recognition of the Ministry of Education and Research, has been academically accredited following the partnership with the Romanian-American University. It is also recognized by the capital markets industry through the long-standing partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The program will launch on May 29, 2025. Board members and professionals working with boards are invited to register by May 26, ONLINE.
In its 34 years since establishment, the Romanian-American University—one of the most high-performing higher education institutions in Romania—has contributed significantly to the development of the business environment and labor market, with over 50,000 graduates from its faculties. The addition of an educational program dedicated to the corporate governance elite, with direct applicability in strategic leadership, developed in partnership with Envisia and accredited by the Ministry of Education, strengthens the university’s mission to deliver education at the highest standards of quality.
“The accreditation of Envisia’s program, through the partnership with the Romanian-American University, marks a moment of maturity and a defining milestone in the advancement of academic and professional education in the field of corporate governance. Moreover, it reconfirms and validates the mission that Envisia – Business School has upheld since its founding: to professionalize the role of board members through specialized programs and courses aligned with international quality standards in the field. I consider that the accreditation comes at a highly opportune moment, especially as Romania has recently received the formal endorsement of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)—a critical step in the country’s accession process, in which specialized education in corporate governance plays a key role. We are honored to have the Romanian-American University—a benchmark of academic excellence and educational innovation—as our partner, and we are confident that together, we can make a meaningful contribution to strengthening a responsible and professional governance environment in Romania,” stated Gabriela Hârțescu, PhD, Dean and Founding Member of Envisia.
“The Romanian-American University reaffirms its commitment to promoting high-quality higher education by strengthening strategic partnerships with prestigious institutions such as Envisia – Business School. The accreditation of the postgraduate program ‘Corporate Governance in Practice’ marks an important milestone in broadening our academic offerings toward key areas of contemporary leadership and corporate governance, thus addressing the real needs of today’s socio-economic environment,” stated Professor Costel Negricea, PhD, Rector of the Romanian-American University.
The program is aimed at non-executive members of boards of directors/supervisory boards, C-suite executives, top governance professionals or those working closely with boards, corporate secretaries, investors, entrepreneurs, consultants, representatives of regulatory authorities, and more.
Participants benefit from an up-to-date curriculum, lecturers and facilitators with both academic and professional expertise recognized nationally and internationally, as well as the opportunity to join an exclusive community of board professionals and to network with other leaders from both the public and private sectors.
Upon successful completion of the “Corporate Governance that Creates Value” program (“Corporate Governance in Practice”), participants receive a postgraduate certificate and 6 ECTS credits, in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System used in higher education.
The partnership with the Romanian-American University reaffirms Envisia’s position as a regional leader in education for board members and strategic leadership, actively contributing to its core mission of building a community of leaders who promote responsible, ethical, and effective governance, as well as a positive impact on the economic, social, and political ecosystem.
About Envisia - Business School
Envisia – Business School is the first institution in Romania to offer advanced education programs, mentorship, and consulting services for current and future board members, in partnership with some of the world’s most prestigious institutions.
The exclusive Envisia Boards of Elite community includes over 180 professional non-executive directors holding globally recognized triple accreditation (Henley postgraduate program), and over 130 board-certified professionals recognized in Romania — including board chairs, non-executive and executive members, and representatives of various institutions.
Additionally, more than 500 leaders have participated in various courses and programs offered by Envisia over its more than four years of activity.
The “Corporate Governance that Creates Value” program, developed by Envisia – Business School between 2018 and 2021 based on market research conducted in collaboration with Henley Business School, will benefit—starting in May 2025—from academic accreditation through its partnership with the Romanian-American University, as well as recognition from the capital markets industry through its long-standing partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The 10th edition of the program will launch on May 29, 2025. Professionals are invited to register online by May 26 at https://www.rau.ro/envisia/.
About Romanian-American University
With over 34 years of experience, the Romanian-American University is committed to promoting excellence in education, scientific research, and innovation through its academic programs and university-wide initiatives focused on both students and the society at large.
The institution has been evaluated and accredited by ARACIS (Romania’s national accreditation authority), receiving for the third consecutive time the highest qualification: "High Degree of Confidence." This distinction confirms the university’s dedication to delivering high-quality education and research within a stimulating intellectual environment for both students and faculty.
Students who choose the Romanian-American University benefit from modern learning conditions in Romania, international mobility opportunities through nearly 250 global academic partnerships, and a wide range of attractive undergraduate and master's programs offered in Romanian or entirely in English. They may also opt for dual-degree programs in partnership with prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Italy.
Moreover, the Romanian-American University is the only private university in Romania that annually awards merit-based scholarships to 20% of students enrolled in Romanian-taught undergraduate programs and 10% of those in master’s programs.
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