Envisia and the Romanian-American university launch the 12th cohort of the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value”

Envisia and the Romanian-American University launch the 12th cohort of the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value – Corporate Governance in Practice,” the only accredited academic program in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of board members and leaders involved in corporate governance processes.

“The program addresses the strategic architects of modern organizations: from board members and executive leaders to entrepreneurs, elite consultants, and professionals included in succession plans. At the same time, it provides a rigorous specialization framework for directors of critical functions who support board decisions through strategic reporting and impact analyses,” said Dr. Gabriela Hârțescu, Dean and Member of the Board of Directors of Envisia.

Launched in 2021 in partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange and accredited by the Ministry of Education in 2025 through the partnership with the Romanian-American University, the program has so far built a community of more than 150 graduates, board members, executives, and professionals from the governance ecosystem, part of a broader network of over 500 leaders trained through Envisia’s educational programs.

The new cohort begins on March 26, 2026, and applications are open until March 20. The program offers a postgraduate certificate and 6 ECTS credits.

To date, the program has also attracted leaders from public companies such as AACR, Antibiotice, BTT, BBT Costinești, Electrica, Oil Terminal, OMV, Transgaz, Returo.ro, Romgaz, and Transelectrica, among others. Around 22% of participants come from state-owned organizations, and 72% of them joined starting with Cohort 6 (2024), a sign of the accelerated maturation of governance culture within these organizations.

“In the context of an economy in constant transformation, the continuous development of strategic leaders is no longer an option but an imperative for resilience. The program Corporate Governance that Creates Value – Corporate Governance in Practice is the only postgraduate experience that redefines decision-making architecture to generate long-term performance. It offers leaders the vital opportunity to remain connected in real time to relevant global and local developments, as well as the skills needed to make informed strategic decisions that not only enhance organizational performance but also actively contribute to strengthening the ecosystem that supports Romania’s sustainable long-term development,” added Dr. Gabriela Hârțescu, Dean and Member of the Board of Directors of Envisia.

The program runs for approximately 3.5 months and includes 125 hours of training, of which 55 hours are classroom-based, delivered over 7 intensive program days.

The curriculum covers essential topics for board activity, including:

• roles and responsibilities of governance structures
• the relationship between the board and executive management
• reporting responsibilities and investor relations
• risk management and strategic financial decision-making
• sustainability and ESG
• digital transformation and long-term strategy
• board dynamics and performance evaluation

Participants work on real case studies, board meeting simulations, and applied exercises, within a framework that facilitates the exchange of experience among professionals from different sectors.

The program is delivered by a team of lecturers and guest speakers with relevant experience in corporate governance, capital markets, strategy, and executive leadership, including Radu Hanga, Narcisa Oprea, Mihai Purcărea, Adrian Codirlașu, Mirela Păunescu, Flavia Popa, Vlad Deliu, Dragoș Neacșu, Diana Stafie, and Aurelia Costache, alongside other recognized professionals in their fields of expertise.

This combination of academic rigor and practical boardroom experience provides participants with a realistic perspective on how decision-making processes function at the level of boards of directors.

The program selects a maximum of 20 participants per cohort, based on professional experience, motivation, and potential contribution in the boardroom.

About Envisia

ENVISIA is the first business school in Romania dedicated to members of boards of directors, C-suite executives and highly experienced professionals who aspire to such positions. Envisia’s mission is to create and develop, through education and specialized services, a strong community of professional board members certified to serve on boards of directors, as well as generations of leaders who embody professionalism, ethical conduct and responsibility while adding value to companies and the broader community.

ENVISIA’s educational portfolio includes two firsts in Romania. The first is the Master of Arts in Board Practice and Directorship, the first international post-graduate academic program with triple global accreditation that professionalizes the role of a board member, delivered in partnership with Henley Business School. The second is the first post-graduate corporate governance program accredited and recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education, “Corporate Governance that Creates Value,” launched in partnership with the Romanian-American University and the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The portfolio also includes the first professional program in Romania specifically designed for listed companies and capital market participants.

In addition, Envisia offers a wide range of highly specialized short courses, delivered either in open format or customized for organizations, as well as international professional certifications on topics relevant to its target audience from public and private sector organizations across all economic sectors, including sustainable economy and ESG, banking and finance.

More details are available at www.envisia.eu.

About the Romanian-American University

With over 34 years of experience, the Romanian-American University contributes to promoting excellence in education, scientific research, and innovation through its academic programs and university activities, student- and society-oriented. The institution has been evaluated and accredited by ARACIS, obtaining for the third consecutive time the “High Degree of Confidence” rating, confirming its delivery of high-standard education and research in a stimulating intellectual environment for both students and faculty.

Students choosing the Romanian-American University benefit from modern study conditions, student mobility opportunities through almost 250 international educational partnerships, attractive bachelor’s and master’s programs taught in Romanian or exclusively in English, as well as double-degree programs in partnership with prestigious universities in the UK, USA, or Italy.

In addition, the Romanian-American University is the only private university that annually offers merit-based scholarships to 20% of bachelor’s students (programs taught in Romanian) and 10% of master’s students.