DEADLINE 24 June - Bucharest Summer University 2011 - “Energy and economic growth”, 14 - 28 August

Bucharest Summer University 2011
“Energy and economic growth”
14 - 28 August 2011
Bucharest University of Economics ASE

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.

Bucharest Summer University – the seventh edition – will select 55 participants from all over the world, with emphasis on EU students. It will take place between 14th and 28th August and the theme is: “ENERGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH”

During Bucharest Summer University 2011, we will spend one weekend exploring particular destinations troughout Romania.

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
1.4. Energy Policies and Practices:”Energy Policies for Consumer Countries vs. Energy Policies for Producer Countries”
2) Energy Economics: Resources, Consumption and Policies
2.1. Conventional Energy: Oil
2.2. Conventional Energy: Natural Gas
2.3. Conventional Energy: Nuclear Energy
2.4. Conventional Energy: Hydro Electricity
2.5. Energy Transportation & Infrastructure
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. Bio-fuels and Other Forms of Renewable Energy. Technological Advancements in the Energy Field and Exploration
4) Energy Markets
4.1. Romanian Energy Market
4.2. EU Energy Governance
5) Developing a career in the Energy Field

Applications
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.
1. STANDARD APPLICATION
- 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
- Costs: 250 euro
Application Deadline: 24th of June 2011

3.FULL SCHOLARSHIP
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).

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)

For further information and contacts, please visit BSU 2011 website here