Master of Applied Finance

Return on Education in the Know of Finance

Welcome to the ultimate resource hub for ASE students. This page is dedicated to providing invaluable tools, information, and support to help ASE students excel in their academic journey and future careers.

Whether you’re seeking study resources, career guidance, you’ll find everything you need right here. Explore, learn, and empower your MAF experience with our curated collection of tools and insights.

Useful Links

Personal student page – For timetable, exam schedule, marks
Blended online platform – Where students learn new content online before coming to class for discussion and application.
Online payment platform – Used to pay fees and taxes.
Online canteen order – Used to order a menu.
- Online ordering hours: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Package pickup hours: Same day between 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Bibliography for Finance and Banking Faculty – Availability at the ASE Library
Syllabus (look for Master of Applied Finance) – Shows details about each course like competences, bibliography, grading.
Curriculum (look for Master of Applied Finance) – Shows the plan of each academic semester.
ASE Workshops – Workshops organized ASE Foundation
Erasmus Student Network events
Our Faculty of Finance and Banking site
Virtual Tour of the University
ASE Library
ASE Shop
The Review of Finance and Banking Jurnal (RFB)
Romanian Journal of Fiscal Policy (RJFP)
Center of Financial and Monetary Research (CEFIMO)

Student

Obligations

Benefits

Rights

Resources

To comply with university regulations and decisions;
To comply with the university’s code of ethics;
To actively participate in the courses, seminars, as well as in the periodic checks provided in the educational plans;
To read the course sheet and fulfil individual study obligations;
To prepare and present projects and practical tests;
To use appropriately the facilities and subsidies received;
To pay timely the financial obligations towards the university, under the conditions set the study contract.

Study scholarships – tuition-free spots;
Accredited study programs;
Experienced teaching staff;
The possibility to master the studied subject through continuous assessment (essays, projects, tests, exams);
Development of “public speaking” skills and writing research papers;
Specialized internship;
Teacher training courses;
The possibility to represent students in the governing bodies of the University and/or Faculty;
Online support via Social Media accounts;
Your own instutitional email address (@stud.ase.ro) and free access to Microsoft software and Anelis platform;
National and international summer schools;
ERASMUS+ program;
Career Counseling;
Sports, cultural, charitable activities, workshops, training sessions;
Foreign Language Department – Study French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi and earn certifications;
Student Clubs and Teams.

The right to have unrestricted access to the decisions taken the management structures of the faculties and the university;
The right to benefit from free access to course materials related to each subject in the curriculum, in physical or electronic format;
The right to benefit from an objective and non-discriminatory evaluation of the skills acquired after completing a discipline, in compliance with the discipline sheet, as well as to know the evaluation scale;
The right to contest the marks obtained in the written examinations, according to the university regulations. The resolution of the appeal will be made a committee different from the one that initially evaluated it, in the presence of the appealing student, if he requests it;
The right to be part of student organizations;
The right to have a daily schedule that does not exceed 8 hours from the beginning to the end of it;
The right to receive for free certificates or school records issued the university attesting to student status;
The right to choose and be chosen in advisory, deliberative and management structures at the faculty and university level;
The right to report abuses and irregularities, especially regarding the education process and its related activities;
The right to benefit from a 90% reduced rate for local public transport, domestic car or metro transport, as well as domestic rail transport on all train categories, second class, based on the transport permit and throughout calendar year, until reaching the age of 30.

Microsoft Office 365 Package

Steps in order to use Microsoft Office 365 Package. It is free for all ASE students.

Step 1: To access Microsoft Office 365, please go to portal.office.com and use your IDM account information.
Step 2: You’ll be redirected to a login screen in selfportal.ase.ro, where you’ll need to authenticate using your IDM account.
Step 3: You will need to enroll in Multi-Factor Authentification on the selfportal based on the instructions provided on the website.
Step 4: Download the Office package.

If you require assistance with resetting your IDM account password, please send a request from your institutional email to it-suport@ase.ro.

ANELIS database

ASE Students have free access to the ANELIS databases (Science Direct Journals, SpringerLink Journals, Wiley Journals, IOP, AIP, APS, ACS, MatSciNet, IEEE/IEL, Emerald, CAB Abstracts cu fulltext, CABI Forest, CABiVetMed, Clarivate Analytics, Scopus, SciFinder ProQuest Central, Nature, Reaxys, Ovid).

In order to gain access, please register using your institutional email at https://www.e-nformation.ro/

You can also access the online library at https://opac.biblioteca.ase.ro/opac

Campus Map

Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies has 9 buildings, most of them in Piața Romană. The rooms are coded XYZZ ( X – Building number ; Y – Floor ; ZZ – Room number).

Example: Room 0227 – Building 0, floor 2, number 27

0 – Strada Caderea Bastiliei nr. 2-10 (Building Ion Angelescu or “Bastiliei”)
1 – Bulevardul Dacia nr. 41 (Building Mihai Eminescu or “Commerce”)
2 – Calea Dorobanti nr. 15-17 (Building Virgil Madgearu or “Cibernetics”)
3 – Strada Mihail Moxa nr. 5-7 (Building Paul Bran or “Moxa”)
4 – Calea Grivitei nr 2-2A (Building Victor Slavescu)
5 – Strada Stanislav Cihoschi nr. 5 (Building Stanislav Cihoschi)
6 – Strada Stanislav Cihoschi nr. 5 (Gym)
7 – Strada Occidentului nr. 7 (Building Occidentului)
8 – Strada Tache Ionescu nr. 11 (Building Ionescu Dumitru)

Personal page

The aim of The Management System of Electronic Identity (IDM) uses a single username and password in order to access all the resources provided our university. Those are obtained at the start of enrollment from the university or the International Relations Department or the Networks Service. The personal page will be blocked if you are living in one of the university dormitories and you are not paying the monthly rent. In other cases, ask for help from faculty’s secretary’s office or from Network Service (room 2000A).

The personal page includes: student code, tuition data, timetable, exam schedule, final grades, taxes, overdue subjects, announcements.

Facilities

Facility	Location	Services	Schedule
Medical Office (General and dentistry)	Moxa student dormitory D Strada Mihail Moxa 11	General medicine Dentistry	Monday to Friday 08:00 – 19:00
Library Reading Rooms	Piața Romană no. 6, Ion N. Angelescu Building, 1st floor, room 0118	Reading rooms Study/reading/ book borrowing Accessing electronic resources	Monday – Friday 08:30-20:30
Bookstore Publishing House	Clădirea Virgil Madgearu, Calea Dorobanți 15-17, București 010552	Book purchases	Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 15:30 Friday until 13:00

Medical Office

Phone: 021.319.19.00 , interior 541

All international students are required to have a medical insurance valid for the entire period of studies with our university – either the European health card or a private insurance.

At the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, you can get medical services in two areas: general medicine and dentistry. Both clinics are located in the Moxa Hall. Medical examinations are free of charge at our university’s doctor’s office. The office is located on the Moxa campus, and care is provided general practitioners (3 doctors and 5 nurses) and dentists (4 doctors and 3 nurses). The doctors are available from Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 19:00. They examine, treat, and medically supervise ill students, provide medical consultations to students upon request, and prescribe medications.

Specialist examinations must be requested your general physician and will be carried out in a specialised unit.

Library

Link: https://library.ase.ro/
Phone: 021.319.19.00/.01 , interior 144

At the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, students have free access to the library. It can be accessed based on the ID card issued free of charge ASE after enrollment. The card is valid for the entire period when you are registered at ASE.

Fees for non-compliance with library operating regulations	Fee amount
Consumption of food and beverages in the library	100 RON
Failure to preserve cleanliness	75 RON
Damage to publication (underlining, marking on text, extracting pages etc.)	200 RON + price of publication
Loss of publication	Based on law 334/2002, article 67, paragraph 2
Failure to return library borrowed before deadline	2 RON / per publication / per delayed day

Library Taxes

Career Counseling Office

Site: https://consiliere.ase.ro/

Canteens

Daily Menu: https://social.ase.ro/cantina/
Reserve Online: https://cantina.ase.ro/

At the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, you can take a full lunch in one of the canteens of ASE. One is located in the Moxa Complex (Mihail Moxa str. 11) and the other one near Piața Romană (Cihoschi str. 5). The canteens provide fresh, varied three-course menus throughout the academic year.

Bucharest

As you embark on your academic journey with us, we invite you to discover Romania — your home away from home for the next two years.

The Academy of Economic Studies (ASE), founded on April 6th, 1913, holds a distinguished position as a prestigious academic institution situated in the heart of Romania’s capital city. With over a century of history, ASE has earned its reputation as a leading center for economic education and research.

Academic Excellence and Legacy: ASE Bucharest has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. Its unwavering dedication to providing students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills has been consistent throughout its history.
Diverse Academic Offerings: The university offers a comprehensive range of programs, with a notable emphasis on economics, finance, business, and management. Students can explore specialized fields tailored to their unique interests and career aspirations.
International Perspective: ASE Bucharest incorporates an international perspective into its programs, offering many courses in English to attract international students.
A Hub for Research and Innovation: In addition to education, ASE is a significant center for research and innovation, with faculties and research centers contributing to groundbreaking work in economics, finance, and related fields.
Modern Infrastructure: The university’s campus features state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support academic endeavors, providing an excellent environment for learning and research.
Cultural and Historical Significance: Located in Bucharest, a city rich in culture and history, ASE offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the city’s cultural tapestry while pursuing their academic goals.
A Bright Future: ASE Bucharest continuously evolves to meet the changing demands of education and the job market, preparing students to excel in their chosen fields and thrive in an ever-evolving world.

As you begin your educational journey at ASE Bucharest, you’ll not only receive an exceptional education but also become part of a vibrant academic community that values intellectual growth, innovation, and global perspectives. Explore everything ASE has to offer, and we look forward to accompanying you on your path to success.

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ASE in Numbers:

Over 180 interinstitutional cooperation agreements established between ASE and foreign educational institutions.
Involvement in more than 60 European projects.
Participation in over 100 research projects.
Providing over 5,000 accommodation spaces in 12 dormitories.
Awarding 4,300 scholarships to students.
Every year, over 600 students embark on studies abroad with Erasmus scholarships (student mobility).
Offering more than 200 courses taught in foreign languages (English, French, or German).
Free study of 11 foreign languages in optional courses (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
Equipping students with 3,500 computers.
Extensive wireless zones across the campus.
A library with 400,000 volumes.
Access to 14,000 titles of scientific journals in 9 databases.
Over 270 publications available in digital format.
Providing 10 reading rooms.

The largest building in Romania — Palace of the Parliament

Known as “The Paris of the East” in the early 20th century, Bucharest is a city that seamlessly blends history and modernity. One of its most iconic landmarks is the Palace of the Parliament, the world’s heaviest building and a testament to the country’s complex history. Built during the communist era, the palace is a fascinating display of architectural grandeur and a reminder of Romania’s struggle for independence.

The historically Old Town, with its cobbled streets and centuries-old architecture, transports visitors back in time. Bucharest’s eclectic architectural styles, from elegant Belle Époque buildings to stark communist-era structures, create a captivating urban landscape. The Village Museum, an open-air ethnographic museum, offers a glimpse into Romania’s rural traditions with over 200 buildings representing different regions of the country.

Affordability: Bucharest is known for its affordability, where students can enjoy local cuisine, cafes, and attractions without straining their budgets. It provides a high quality of life at a fraction of the cost compared to many European cities.
Traveler’s Delight: Located in the heart of Romania, Bucharest serves as the perfect starting point for exploring the captivating landscapes of the country, from the Carpathian Mountains’ serene beauty to Transylvania’s medieval charm.
Diverse Student Community: Bucharest’s universities attract a diverse and welcoming student community, making it easy to find like-minded individuals and form lasting friendships.
Vibrant Nightlife: The city’s nightlife is legendary, offering a wide range of entertainment, from trendy clubs and bars to intimate pubs and bustling night markets. It’s a place to make new friends from around the globe and dance the night away.
Cultural Riches: Bucharest’s rich history is evident in its grand architecture, museums, and theaters. The city offers art galleries, concerts, and historic streets reflecting a fascinating blend of architectural styles.
City of Opportunities: Bucharest is not just about fun and leisure; it’s also a place for ambitious students to thrive, offering educational opportunities across various fields.
Warm Welcome Awaits: From the moment you arrive in Bucharest, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. The city’s warm and friendly atmosphere makes it easy for newcomers to adapt and become part of a vibrant student community.