Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Traditional Track

The Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, structured over three years and six semesters, is based on an assessment system designed to measure students’ learning progress in a gradual and comprehensive manner. At the end of each semester, the skills, competencies, and knowledge acquired in each course (UE) are assessed in one of two ways: through continuous assessment or a final exam.

Continuous assessment allows for regular monitoring of student progress through various forms of evaluation: proctored exams, graded tutorials, presentations, projects, document analyses, and active participation in class. This approach encourages regular attendance, consistent work, and the gradual acquisition of skills.

The final exam, on the other hand, consists of a written or oral test administered at the end of the semester. Its purpose is to assess the student’s overall mastery of the concepts taught and their ability to apply their knowledge in a structured and in-depth manner.

Depending on the learning outcomes or educational objectives, some courses may combine both assessment methods. These approaches ensure fair, diverse, and appropriate assessment tailored to the nature of the course, while allowing students to develop methodological skills, rigor, and independence throughout their academic career.

Students with disabilities, young entrepreneurs, and elite athletes can receive personalized support.

This may take the form of academic accommodations, pedagogical adjustments, or specific rights, in order to enable students to best balance their personal or professional commitments with their university studies. Depending on the situation, these measures may include an adapted class schedule, modified assessment procedures, attendance accommodations, individualized support, or dedicated support services.

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A true immersion in the professional world, it allows students to apply the knowledge they’ve acquired in class, discover how organizations operate, and compare theory with practice. To get the most out of it, thorough preparation is essential: learn about the host organization, define your goals, draw on what you’ve learned, and prepare for professional demands.

During the bachelor's degree program, internships are available but optional. They must be related to the program of study. 

The internship may begin at the end of the second-semester exams or take place during university breaks. In any case, it must end no later than August 31, regardless of whether the student is enrolled in a Bachelor’s program, a first-year Master’s program, or a University Diploma program.

Please note: The internship cannot begin immediately after the second-semester exams unless the student has successfully completed the academic year during the first exam session.

• For the first year of the bachelor's degree program: High school diploma or equivalent

• For the second year of the bachelor's degree program: First year of the bachelor's degree program or equivalent (subject to committee approval)

• For the third year of the bachelor's degree program: Second year of the bachelor's degree program or equivalent (subject to committee approval)

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First Year of the Bachelor's Degree Program

If you are in your senior year of high school or wish to change your academic path to begin your first year of a bachelor’s degree program, you must submit an application through Parcoursup between January and March. Admission offers and responses to applicants will be sent out on a rolling basis between June and July.

2nd and 3rd years of the bachelor's degree program

To gain admission to the 2nd or 3rd year of a bachelor's degree program through course equivalency, the ecandidat application process is required.

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High school and college students from the Montpellier school district, the Occitanie region, France, and abroad.

Tuition fees are set each year by the Ministry of Higher Education. They are accompanied by the Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC).

The entire program is free for students receiving scholarships.

Possess the mathematical and statistical skills essential to economics and management

Economics courses frequently rely on mathematical modeling to better understand the problems being studied and to analyze the resulting findings in a logical manner. Furthermore, a large portion of careers in economics and business management rely on the analysis of numerical data.

Be able to apply written and oral communication skills and logical reasoning to support a conceptual argument

Economics courses require students to be able to present a structured argument—even a relatively simple one (a skill that is intended to be further developed in college)—and to reason about concepts. The bachelor’s degree program requires a certain capacity for abstraction, formal logic, and deduction.

Have a broad general knowledge 

Economic analysis draws on current economic, political, and societal developments. Students must therefore be able to contextualize and understand the societal issues related to the topics covered during their studies.

Possess methodological and interpersonal skills that enable one to work independently and responsibly

In a bachelor's degree program, students take an active role in their education and success. In particular, they must be able to organize their work, seek out the resources available to them, and participate in group work sessions.

Have English language skills

There are many sectors of the economy where professional and academic documentation, as well as business relationships, rely on English. Proficiency in this language is therefore essential.

About 90% of students continue their studies after earning a bachelor’s degree (primarily in a master’s program). Most master’s programs in economics and finance in France are selective and require a bachelor’s degree in economics for admission.

The other students take civil service exams or enroll in business schools through the parallel admissions process. Very few students stop their studies after earning their bachelor’s degree.

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