Fîrțescu Bogdan-Narcis

Professor, Ph.D. in Finance, Hab. in Public Administration
Iasi, RO.

About

Highly accomplished Professor and PhD with over two decades of progressive experience in finance, public administration, and insurance within higher education. Proven expertise in developing and delivering advanced curricula, leading significant research projects, and contributing to institutional advancements. Adept at leveraging quantitative analysis and strategic insights to drive academic excellence and policy-relevant outcomes, positioning for continued leadership in academic or public policy roles.

Work

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
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Professor, PhD

Iasi, Iasi, Romania

Summary

Led advanced academic programs and research in Finance, Public Administration, and Insurance for post-graduate and undergraduate students.

Highlights

Developed and delivered comprehensive curricula for 7 distinct post-graduate and undergraduate courses, including Internal Auditing, European Public Finance, Property & Life Insurance, enhancing student expertise in critical financial domains.

Directed advanced studies in Internal Auditing (Parts One & Two) and European Public Finance for post-graduate programs, shaping specialized knowledge for future financial professionals.

Instructed undergraduate cohorts in foundational Finance and Insurance principles, including 'Basics of Insurance (Property and Life)' and 'Finance,' fostering fundamental understanding across hundreds of students.

Integrated distance learning methodologies for 'Basics of Insurance,' expanding access to key financial education for diverse student populations.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
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Assistant Professor, PhD

Iasi, Iasi, Romania

Summary

Conducted research and taught comprehensive courses in European Public Finance, Internal Auditing, Property, and Life Insurance to diverse student cohorts.

Highlights

Taught 6 core post-graduate and undergraduate courses, including 'European Public Finance,' 'Internal Auditing (Parts One & Two),' and specialized 'Economics of Property/Life Insurance,' preparing students for complex financial roles.

Contributed to the academic development of students in Finance and Insurance, covering essential topics like 'Basics of Insurance (Property and Life)' for undergraduate studies.

Engaged in continuous curriculum enhancement, ensuring course content remained relevant to industry standards and academic advancements.

Supported the department's mission through effective instructional delivery and student mentorship, fostering a strong learning environment.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
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Lecturer, PhD

Iasi, Iasi, Romania

Summary

Instructed undergraduate and post-graduate students across various finance and insurance disciplines, contributing to curriculum development and academic support.

Highlights

Delivered 8 diverse courses, including 'European Public Finance,' 'Property and Life Insurance,' 'Modern Insurance Systems,' and 'Financial and Banking Technologies,' to post-graduate and undergraduate students.

Provided in-depth instruction on specialized topics such as 'Economics of Property Insurance' and 'Economics of Life Insurance' to actuarial science students, deepening their analytical capabilities.

Facilitated learning for undergraduate students in 'Basics of Insurance (Property and Life)' and 'Finance,' building foundational knowledge for their careers.

Implemented distant learning strategies for 'Financial and Banking Technologies,' enhancing accessibility and flexibility for students.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
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Assistant, PhD Student

Iasi, Iasi, Romania

Summary

Provided instructional support and conducted seminars for undergraduate students in core finance and insurance subjects while pursuing doctoral studies.

Highlights

Conducted seminars for 4 distinct undergraduate courses, including 'Basics of Insurance (Property and Life),' 'Finance,' and 'Public Finance,' supporting student comprehension and engagement.

Provided direct instructional support to undergraduate students in Finance and Banking, contributing to their academic success and skill development.

Assisted in the delivery of 'Financial and Banking Technologies' seminars for distant learning programs, ensuring consistent educational quality.

Gained valuable pedagogical experience through active participation in teaching and student mentorship during doctoral candidacy.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
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Junior Assistant, PhD Student

Iasi, Iasi, Romania

Summary

Supported academic instruction and seminar delivery for undergraduate finance and banking courses as part of doctoral training.

Highlights

Delivered seminars for undergraduate courses in 'Basics of Insurance (Property and Life),' 'Finance,' and 'Financial and Banking Technologies,' reinforcing core concepts for students.

Contributed to the academic environment by assisting senior faculty with course preparation and student guidance.

Developed foundational teaching skills through direct interaction with students in seminar settings.

Actively engaged in the initial stages of doctoral research while fulfilling teaching support responsibilities.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
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Associate Assistant, PhD Student

Iasi, Iasi, Romania

Summary

Assisted with academic tasks and seminar instruction in finance and banking, foundational to early doctoral research.

Highlights

Supported the delivery of seminars for undergraduate courses in 'Basics of Insurance (Property and Life)' and 'Finance,' providing initial exposure to academic instruction.

Assisted in various departmental academic activities, contributing to the smooth operation of finance and banking programs.

Gained early experience in pedagogical methods and student interaction, laying the groundwork for future teaching roles.

Initiated doctoral studies while actively participating in academic support functions.

Education

Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai din Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania

Habilitation

Institutional System, Internal Audit and Public Policy Implications on Sustainable Development

Courses

Completed Habilitation thesis: Institutional System, Internal Audit and Public Policy Implications on Sustainable Development (Sistemul institutional, auditul intern si implicatii ale politicilor publice asupra dezvoltarii durabile)

Romanian Academy
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Post-Doctoral Studies

Economics Post PhD Studies

Courses

Completed Post PhD thesis entitled The Reform of Romanian post-communist financial and banking system (Reforma sistemului financiar-bancar in Romania postcomunista)

Engaged in a continuous training program for elite researchers (SPODE)

Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza" din Iaşi
Iasi, Iasi, Romania

PhD

Economics/Finance

Courses

Completed PhD thesis: Restructurarea sistemului financiar al Romaniei si impactul sau asupra economiei de piata

Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza" din Iaşi, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Iasi, Iasi, Romania

Master

Financial and Banking Management

Courses

Finance

Banking

Insurance

Accounting

Publications

Research Articles & Conference Papers

Summary

Published 25 indexed ISI Web of Knowledge papers and participated in over 50 international and national conferences. Achieved significant academic impact with 584 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 13.

European Public Finance

Published by

Ed. Tritonic, Bucuresti; Ed. Tehnopress, Iasi

Summary

Co-authored and published a book on European Public Finance, released in two editions (2013, 2017).

Economic Dictionary

Published by

Ed. Tehnopress, Iasi

Summary

Co-authored a comprehensive Economic Dictionary.

Romanian Financial System

Published by

Ed. Universitatii Alexandru Ioan Cuza din Iasi

Summary

Authored a key publication on the Romanian Financial System.

Languages

Romanian
English
French

Certificates

Analyst and Computer Programming

Issued By

Spiru Haret High School, Suceava

Trainer (Formator COR 241205/242401)

Issued By

SC CFP STEF SRL

CEEMAN International Management Teachers Academy

Issued By

Bled School of Management, Slovenia

E-Learning Degree

Issued By

Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza" din Iaşi, IDESC

Psychological and Pedagogic Module (for Teachers)

Issued By

Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza" din Iaşi, DPDD

Skills

Finance & Insurance Expertise

Internal Auditing, European Public Finance, Property Insurance, Life Insurance, Modern Insurance Systems, Financial & Banking Technologies, Financial Management, Accounting, Actuarial Science.

Digital Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Windows OS, Linux OS, Photo Editing Software, R, RStudio, Stata, Eviews, Python (Statistical Modules), Analyst and Computer Programming.

Professional Attributes

Diplomacy, Responsibility, Communication Skills, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Management.

Teaching & Pedagogy

Curriculum Development, Academic Instruction, Seminar Delivery, Educational Management, Teaching Methods, E-Learning Teaching, Student Mentorship.

Research & Analysis

Institutional System Analysis, Internal Audit, Public Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Financial System Reform, Economic Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Statistical Modeling.

Projects

Fundamentarea de modele şi mecanisme financiare adecvate integrării europene a României

Summary

Member of a project focused on developing financial models and mechanisms suitable for Romania's European integration.

Studii Post-Doctorale in Economie: program de formare continuă a cercetătorilor de elită - SPODE

Summary

Member of a post-doctoral studies program in Economics aimed at continuous training for elite researchers.

Proiect Creșterea calității programelor de masterat în administrația publică

Summary

Member of a project focused on enhancing the quality of master's programs in public administration, financed through contract POSDRU/86/1.2/60072.

Performanţă şi excelenţă în cercetarea postdoctorală în domeniul ştiinţelor economice din România

Summary

Expert Member of a project focused on performance and excellence in postdoctoral research in Economics in Romania, cod POSDRU/1.5/S/59184.

EUFACT: Implementation of Financial Fraudulent Reporting Course in EU Universities

Summary

Member of the Erasmus+ Programme (ERASMUS) Project: 101048262 – EUFACT, focused on implementing a financial fraudulent reporting course across EU universities.

Program de susţinere a studiilor postuniversitare şi doctorale în Finanţe

Summary

Member of Grant 211 Runda 4, financed by the World Bank and the Romanian Government, supporting post-graduate and doctoral studies in Finance.