ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Economics
Presentation
The dual-discipline Master's program in economics and political science entitled "Governance of Societies and Territories in Transition" (GSTT) is a continuation of the dual-degree program in economics and political science, created in 2021 at the University of Montpellier, which offers students high-level training in these two disciplines. As an extension of this, the Master's program is open to students who have received a solid education in the social sciences, particularly in economics and political science. It will prepare students for careers in the future or in evolving sectors.
The content of the Master's degree in Economics and Political Science has been designed with a view to the major challenges that are transforming the organization of our societies and territories: energy and ecological transitions, transportation and mobility, health, digital technology, etc., but also democratic and cultural transitions and institutional developments.
This multidisciplinary Master's program, unique in France, brings together teams from the economics and political science departments at the University of Montpellier in a balanced way.
The advantages of the training program
Master's degree allowing continuity in studies with a dual degree in Economics and Political Science.
Objectives
The aim is to create a high-quality four-year and five-year degree program for students wishing to specialize in the field of public policy analysis, with a multidisciplinary approach, in order to train senior public sector executives and managers with a high level of expertise in economics and political science. The aim is to train future specialists in the governance of societies in transition, to understand, analyze, and develop, at the regional level, public policies adapted to major societal challenges.
Know-how and skills
- Understanding, analyzing, and predicting the most relevant public policies to address major societal challenges.
- Be aware of the main sectors undergoing transition (energy, mobility, health, education, digital technology, migration, artificial intelligence, etc.).
- Design, manage, and implement public or private projects.
- Mastering the coordination of various territorial scales and the diverse public and private actors involved
- Enable students to develop their skills in using digital tools.
- Apply analytical methods and tools based on group work on topics related to territorial transitions.
Organization
Open alternately
Type of contract | Apprenticeship contract |
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Open alternately
PLEASE NOTE: Only the second year of the Master's program (Master 2) offers the possibility of completing it on a work-study basis.
More information on: Master's 2 apprenticeship contract
Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Possible |
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Duration of the internship | Maximum 6 months (924 hours) |
Internship abroad | Possible |
Duration of the internship abroad | Maximum 6 months (924 hours) |
Master 1: Optional internship subject to conditions
Master 2: Mandatory internship
More information at: Going on an internship
Program
The Master's program is organized into two years of study:
Master 1: Courses + internship or thesis
Master 2: Coursework + mandatory internship or apprenticeship contract
Master 1 model
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Wording |
Number of ECTS credits |
CM |
TD |
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SEMESTER 1 |
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Optional EU: Analytical Tools for Economics and Political Science (digital learning device) |
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EU Economic analysis of public policies |
4 |
30 |
15 |
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EU Economic Analysis and Project Finance |
4 |
30 |
15 |
|
EU Energy saving |
2 |
20 |
|
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EU Artificial Intelligence and Societies |
3 |
30 |
|
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EU Public Action and Governance |
4 |
33 |
15 |
|
EU Environment and policies |
3 |
33 |
|
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EU Quantitative Studies |
4 |
33 |
15 |
|
EU New security challenges |
2 |
20 |
|
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EU Applied Computer Science for Projects |
2 |
|
15 |
|
EU English |
2 |
|
15 |
|
SEMESTER 2 |
|
|
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Optional EU: Analytical Tools for Economics and Political Science (digital learning device) |
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|
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EU Regulation of healthcare systems |
3 |
30 |
|
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EU Econometrics of qualitative variables |
2 |
20 |
15 |
|
EU Media and societies |
2 |
20 |
|
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EU Territorial Economy |
2 |
20 |
|
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EU Geopolitics of Energy |
2 |
20 |
|
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EU Local government |
3 |
33 |
15 |
|
EU Political Sociology of Gender |
3 |
33 |
|
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EU Migration, societies, and territories |
2 |
22 |
|
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EU Comparative Politics |
3 |
33 |
|
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EU Environmental law |
2 |
22 |
|
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EU English |
2 |
|
15 |
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EU Internship/thesis |
4 |
|
|
Master 2 model
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Wording |
Number of ECTS credits |
CM |
TD |
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SEMESTER 3 |
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EU Transport and Mobility |
3 |
40 |
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EU Digital Economy and Policies |
3 |
40 |
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EU Governance of natural resources |
3 |
40 |
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EU Energy and environmental transition |
3 |
40 |
|
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EU Environment and Health |
3 |
30 |
|
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EU Governance of metropolitan areas |
3 |
40 |
|
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EU Territories and inequalities |
3 |
40 |
|
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EU Cultural policies |
3 |
40 |
|
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EU Collective project |
6 |
|
20 |
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SEMESTER 4 |
|
|
|
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EU Professional Integration (internship or thesis) |
30 |
|
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And after
Professional integration
The aim is to train executives who, with skills in economics and political science, will be able to take on positions of responsibility in the public and private sectors, in France or internationally.
Graduates of the Master's program in "Governance of Companies and Territories in Transition" can pursue a wide range of careers focused on study, expertise, or research.
Where?Local authorities, design offices, consulting firms in France and abroad, planning agencies, monitoring agencies, associations, international organizations, research centers, etc.
What for? Project development, public policy implementation, economic development, regional business strategies, urban planning, mobility and transportation management, social action, research, etc.