MBA Economics of Education & Leadership is a unique MBA program in Eastern Europe for professionals who want to improve education in Romania. Developed alongside Bucharest Business School (ASE), together with EY Romania and the World Bank, it targets leaders from the public administration, education, and the private sector. The program is in English, spans two years, and combines in-person and online sessions.
Learn more and apply here: https://bbs.ase.ro/programs/mba-and-executive-mba-programs/economics-of-education-and-leadership-mba/
About the programme
The Economics of Education and Leadership MBA is an international program, taught entirely in English, and validated by AMBA and ARACIS.
Tailored for professionals in the education sector, it combines leadership, management, and policy design to address modern educational challenges.
The program empowers participants to innovate, lead, and drive impactful change in education systems globally.
Why Economics of Education Leadership MBA?
Recognizing the strong connection between education and economic growth, our University saw the need for long-term solutions to accelerate Romania’s progress by improving its education system. It became clear that there was a shortage of leaders equipped to understand and manage the complex relationship between education policy and economics. Inspired by successful reforms in Finland and Singapore, we envisioned an MBA program to unite top experts in economics, education, and leadership, training leaders to create transformative policies while understanding their economic impacts. The first step was partnering with top European universities. This collaboration shaped the curriculum, combining theory with practical case studies, site visits, policy workshops, and real-world projects with industry experts.
Who Is It For?
This program is ideal for:
- Policy Makers: Professionals designing and implementing education policies.
- Education Leaders: Administrators, curriculum designers, and inspectors.
- Corporate and Non-Profit Leaders: Professionals driving education initiatives.
- Aspiring Change-Makers: Leaders addressing systemic education challenges.
Your Study Plan
The Economics of Education and Leadership MBA program is designed to provide flexibility and accessibility for working professionals while ensuring a robust learning experience.
- Duration: Two years
- Structure: Four semesters
- Course Load: Five modules per semester
- Learning Model: 2 weekends / 1-1.5 months
- Mode: Physical Sessions (70% of time) Virtual Sessions ( 30% of time – Zoom)
Your Professors
The teaching faculty is composed of:
- Professors from FABIZ-ASE Bucharest – Experts in economics, education, and leadership.
- Visiting Professors – From top universities across Europe, bringing international perspectives.
- Local Experts – Leaders from education, business, and cultural sectors, ensuring real-world applicability.
Program Timeline
The classes are organized as follows:
- 1st Semester (starts at the beginning of October – ends in mid-February)
- 2nd Semester (starts in mid-February – ends in June)
- Holidays are fixed every year, with the following calendar:
- 2 weeks for Christmas (end of December – beginning of January)
- 1 week after the first semester and before the beginning of the second semester (mid-February)
- 2.5 months during the Summer Holidays (July – September, excluding study trips)