Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Management

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Cergy Pontoise University

Program Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Management at Cergy Pontoise University equips you with a comprehensive understanding of economic theory, business principles, and analytical skills needed to thrive in today's competitive global market. Whether you're interested in financial analysis, business strategy, policy-making, or entrepreneurship, this program provides the flexible foundation to launch a successful career across multiple sectors.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Building Your Foundations
Your first year establishes the essential pillars of economic and business knowledge. You'll engage with courses in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, where you'll learn how individual markets function and how national economies operate at a broader scale. Alongside this, you'll develop quantitative skills through Mathematics for Economics and Introduction to Business Management, giving you the analytical toolkit and business context you'll need throughout your studies.

Year 2: Developing Specialized Expertise
In your second year, you'll deepen your understanding of how businesses operate and make strategic decisions. You'll study Advanced Economics, Financial Accounting, and Management Accounting, which teach you how organizations measure performance, manage resources, and make data-driven decisions. This is where theory meets real-world application—you'll start analyzing actual business scenarios and understanding the financial mechanics behind corporate decisions.

Year 3: Preparing for Professional Success
Your final year focuses on specialized knowledge and career preparation. You'll choose from courses in Corporate Strategy, International Business, and Economics of Innovation, allowing you to tailor your learning to your career interests. This year emphasizes research skills and independent thinking, culminating in a capstone project or thesis where you apply everything you've learned to address real economic or business challenges.

Focus Areas

Strategic management, financial analysis, economic policy, business innovation, international economics, organizational behavior, and sustainable business practices.

Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, you'll be able to analyze complex economic and business problems using both qualitative and quantitative methods; evaluate strategic business decisions with financial and ethical considerations; understand global economic trends and their impact on organizations; and communicate findings effectively to diverse professional audiences.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The program is designed to meet European standards for business and economics education, preparing graduates for professional recognition and further specialization through postgraduate studies or professional certifications in finance, accounting, and management.

Reputation (Employability)

Cergy Pontoise University graduates in Economics and Management are well-positioned for employment across banking, consulting, government, and corporate sectors throughout France and internationally, with strong employer recognition in the Île-de-France region and beyond.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in the Licence Économie et Gestion programme don’t just learn theory — they gain practical skills through real-world experiences, group projects, and professional exposure. The curriculum includes assignments and projects that mirror real business challenges, and in the final year, students complete a mandatory internship that allows them to experience the workplace firsthand and build valuable professional networks. Here’s how experiential learning is embedded throughout the programme:

Mandatory professional internship: In the third year, students undertake an internship of at least eight weeks, applying economic and management concepts directly in a real business environment.
Group projects and professional reports: Throughout the programme, assessments include professional reports and group work, helping students develop teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills.
International mobility opportunities: From the second year onward, students can study abroad at partner universities, gaining intercultural experience and global perspectives on economics and management.
Language support and applied practice: The programme includes English language modules and access to the Maison des langues, where students can participate in conversation workshops, prepare for certifications, and practice professional communication.
Access to research environment: Students have opportunities to engage with the ThEMA Laboratory (Theory, Modelling and Applications in Economics), connecting them to cutting-edge research and analytical methods in economics.

For a full list of facilities and services supporting students in this programme, the university provides detailed information on its official facilities page.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Licence Économie et Gestion leave with a broad set of economic, management, and analytical skills that prepare them for both further study and careers in business environments. Many alumni move into roles such as financial analyst, management controller, consultant, or economic analyst, benefiting from a strong academic foundation and opportunities to specialise in economics, finance, or management in their third year:

Career support and employment services: The university provides dedicated support through apprenticeship-linked master’s programmes in finance and management, which help bridge the gap to professional life and improve employability.
Professional internship integration: A mandatory internship of at least eight weeks in the final year allows students to gain practical workplace experience and strengthen their job readiness.
Employment outcomes: Graduates from related master’s programmes at CY Cergy have strong employment prospects, with most securing positions within 30 months in sectors such as banking, insurance, corporate finance, and consulting.
University–industry pathways: Apprenticeship options in the master’s programmes create direct links to employers in banking, large corporations, and financial services, providing valuable professional connections.
Accreditation and long-term value: This licence is a nationally recognised French degree (grade de licence, Level 6), respected across Europe and serving as a strong foundation for further academic or professional growth.
Graduation outcomes: Students can pursue careers in data analysis, consulting, economic analysis, management, or continue into selective master’s programmes in economics, finance, or management, with many advancing to specialised roles or research opportunities.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the licence, students can progress to competitive master’s degrees in economics, finance, or management, many of which include apprenticeship options to strengthen industry experience. From there, students may continue to specialised master’s pathways or doctoral research if they wish to pursue academic or research-focused careers.