Transilvania Executive Education

What Transilvania Executive Education does

Transilvania Executive Education (TEE Cluj, legal name Asociația Transilvania Executive Education) is a Romanian non-profit association founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cluj-Napoca at Regele Ferdinand 22-26, Cluj Hub. It delivers executive education built around a flagship two-year Executive MBA validated by the University of Buckingham, alongside a portfolio of short courses (Management Academy Executive Course, Behavioural Economics in Practice, Talent Academy Executive Programme, Company Valuation Workshop) and a Post-MBA School for ongoing alumni development. The operating model is in-person and cohort-based, using a fly-in faculty approach in which 21+ international lecturers from 16 universities (including Buckingham, Northumbria, Copenhagen Business School, and Sheffield Business School) travel to Cluj every six weeks to deliver four-day modules, with one module held at the University of Buckingham in the UK.

The business is monetized primarily through tuition: €19,000 for the EMBA (paid in four installments over two years, including travel and accommodation for the UK module), and €1,675–€2,350 + VAT per short course with early-bird and loyalty pricing. Cohort sizes average 19 students, and the organization has now reached its 12th generation cohort (2026–2028). Banca Transilvania and Evergent Investments underwrite the Roberto Marzanati scholarships, which cover 50% of EMBA tuition. The 250+ alumni network spans 70+ Romanian and international companies, and named corporate participants include Banca Transilvania, Emerson, Endava, AROBS, UiPath, Accesa, Teraplast, E.ON, GLS, KPMG, and Regina Maria. The company also publishes the annual "In Search of Tomorrow" book series (currently Volume 5), compiling top EMBA student research.

Go-to-market is hybrid: application-based admissions with an evaluation committee and interview stage, free preview sessions, event-driven demand generation (e.g., the 10-year anniversary "Rethinking Globalisation - The Cluj Way" conference in 2024), and community-driven referrals from the alumni base. Marketing relies on a multilingual website (teecluj.ro), LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, an email newsletter, and media partnerships with Republica and Franc.agency. The organization holds no parent or subsidiary relationships, has not raised external funding rounds, and reports no disclosed revenue.

Name

Transilvania Executive Education

Legal name

Asociația Transilvania Executive Education

Website

https://teecluj.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Romanian non-profit association (founded 2015, Cluj-Napoca) delivering a two-year Executive MBA validated by the University of Buckingham and a portfolio of short courses for senior executives, managers, and entrepreneurs, using a fly-in international faculty model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Executive education
• Executive MBA programs
• Management training courses
• Leadership development programs
• Professional business education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cluj-napoca

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive MBA Tuition: Full program fee of €19,000 payable in 4 installments over 2 years, includes learning materials, library access, and one module at Buckingham University campus
2. Short Courses - Behavioural Economics in Practice: 4-module course taught Friday afternoon and Saturday all day, one module per month. Diploma from Buckingham University
3. Management Academy Executive Course: One-day modules held on specific dates over two months, diploma from Buckingham University
4. Post-MBA School / Masterclass Sessions: Practical workshop-style sessions for continued development after EMBA completion
5. Roberto Marzanati Scholarships: Partial scholarships covering 50% of tuition funded by Banca Transilvania, awarded through competitive process

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Transilvania Executive Education is a private executive education provider offering a 100% British Executive MBA program validated by the University of Buckingham, delivered in Cluj-Napoca through a fly-in faculty model with 12 modules over 2 years. The portfolio also includes short courses (Management Academy, Behavioural Economics in Practice, Talent Academy, Company Valuation Workshop) and a Post-MBA School for continuous development. Programs target senior executives, entrepreneurs, and managers from corporate Romania.

Product overview

Transilvania Executive Education offers a portfolio of executive education programs centered around its flagship Executive MBA - a 100% British program validated by the University of Buckingham. The product suite includes short courses (Management Academy, Behavioural Economics in Practice, Talent Academy, Company Valuation Workshop) designed for professionals at various career stages, plus a Post-MBA School for ongoing development. The company also publishes the 'In Search of Tomorrow' book series. Programs are delivered primarily in Cluj-Napoca with international module components at Buckingham University, featuring fly-in faculty from over 16 universities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive MBA A 100% British Executive MBA program validated by the University of Buckingham, delivered in Cluj-Napoca with one international module at Buckingham University. The two-year program consists of 12 modules taught every 6 weeks for 4 days, taught by international lecturers from 10+ European universities and 6 leading companies. Designed for senior executives, entrepreneurs, and top managers seeking strategic leadership development and a British academic credential.
• Management Academy Executive Course An interactive and practical short course designed for aspiring and new managers to facilitate immediate understanding of information delivered at global quality standards. Five one-day modules covering leadership, economics, marketing, strategy, and finance.
• Behavioural Economics in Practice The first and only executive training in Romania based on applied behavioral science. A 4-module structure taught over Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, with one module delivered by experts from i Nudge you - The Applied Behavioural Science Centre (Denmark).
• Talent Academy Executive Programme Executive program focused on talent management and people performance, part of TEE's portfolio of short courses for professional development.
• Company Valuation Workshop Workshop focused on company valuation methodologies and practices for business professionals.
• Post-MBA School Romania's first Post-MBA School dedicated to those wishing to continue educational development alongside TEE through practical workshops. Includes masterclass sessions with Prof. David Collins on leadership and organizational change.
• In Search of Tomorrow Book Series Annual publication series presenting critical thinking about Romanian and international business environment, featuring the best research works of EMBA students. Currently on Volume 5.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-70% of graduates receive promotions during or after the program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, founding and supporting.

• University of BuckinghamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Primary accreditation partner validating the Executive MBA program. One module delivered at Buckingham University campus in UK. Joined as partner in 2021 after previous partnership with University of Hull.
• Babes-Bolyai UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner (2015) and hosts graduation ceremonies in Aula Magna. Faculty members participate in teaching and academic coordination.
• ElectrogrupfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner (2015) supporting the establishment of Transilvania Executive Education initiative.
• Technical University of Cluj-NapocacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner joined in subsequent years. Hosts 10-year anniversary conference at UTCN Hub. Faculty collaboration and research partnerships.
• EmersoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing guest speakers, participating alumni, and evaluation committee members. Supports executive education provision.
• EndavacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with employees graduating from EMBA program. Guest speakers contribute to modules.
• British-Romanian Commerce Chamber (BRCC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of commerce partner supporting business education initiative and connections between UK and Romanian business communities.
• Dutch-Romanian Commerce Chamber (NRCC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of commerce partner supporting international business education connections.
• RepublicasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for scholarship competition coverage and promotional support for EMBA programs and events.
• Franc.agencysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for scholarship competition coverage.
• i Nudge You - The Applied Behavioural Science Centre (Denmark)supportingTechnology or IntegrationExpert contributors to Behavioural Economics in Practice course, bringing applied behavioral science expertise from Denmark.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• London Business School (LBS): Premier UK-based EMBA provider whose British-credential positioning directly parallels TEE's '100% British program' angle and competes for the same globally mobile executives.
• WU Vienna (Vienna University of Economics and Business): Austria-headquartered university with a well-known Executive Academy offering MBAs and executive education; serves as the dominant regional incumbent for CEE executives seeking premium credentials.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: One of Europe's top executive education providers, offering EMBA and custom programs to executives across CEE; competes for the same regional senior-manager wallet share.
• Warwick Business School: UK-based business school with established EMBA and executive education programs, including distance-learning options that compete with TEE's in-person fly-in format on price and flexibility.
• INSEAD: Global EMBA incumbent with multiple campuses; sets the upper benchmark for executive education pricing and outcomes, and increasingly competes for the same CEE senior-executive candidates.

Direct peers

• Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE Bucharest): Romania's largest and most established business university, offering MBA and executive education programs that directly compete with TEE in the same Romanian senior-executive market.
• University of Buckingham: TEE's primary accreditation partner, which also runs its own executive education and validation programs. Closely aligned in delivery model and shared curriculum ownership.

Regional players

• Central European University (CEU): CEE-focused private university offering accredited business and executive programs with an international, English-language profile analogous to TEE's British-credential positioning.
• HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management: German private business school with international EMBA and executive programs; competes for CEE executives who might otherwise consider a Central European-based alternative to TEE.
• Corvinus University of Budapest: Hungary's leading business university with executive MBA programs targeting senior managers in the CEE region; comparable in mission, target audience, and partnership-driven delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1odwsE0CsKtAGcVVyNDxmg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/teecluj.ro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transilvania-executive-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/tee.cluj.education
• Xx.com/ubbeero

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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