Mr. Radu Emilian – A Visionary Professor
Author:Gabriela Ţigu
JEL:L81, L83, M11, M12, M14
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Abstract:
Tourism academic program within the Faculty of
Commerce at The Bucharest Academy of Economic
Studies (BAES), established in 1977 under the name of
Economy of Gastronomy and Tourism Services, was
decisively influenced by the strong personality of Prof.
Dr. Radu Emilian. Ten years ago this is how he was
recalling the birth of the newly established program: “I
entered with my opinions and as a Lecturer of Marketing
into the office of Dean professor Alexandru Puiu, and I
exited his office carrying his opinions and as a Lecturer
of Gastronomy and Tourism Management…” In 1990-
1991, professor Radu Emilian reshuffled the program,
re-naming it Tourism and Services, that is the same
name like the new Department (Chair) of Tourism and
Services, which was under his leadership until 2008. In
1971 he attended in France a course on inventory
management at Agence pour la coopération technique industrielle et économique.
Professor Radu Emilian created and promoted some new courses, like The Management of
Human Resources and Hotel and Restaurant Management Simulation Game, which today
are still in the university`s curriculum. He also guided and supported many of his team
members to achieve a doctor`s degree. His competencies were also highly appreciated
outside the University, as he was appointed a counselor for the Competition Council of
Romania, as well as a Chief Editor of the Magazine “Profil Concuren a”. In 2011 the
Senate of the Academy granted him with the title of Professor Emeritus (Nicolae Lupu).