Double degree in Economics and Management - Applied Foreign Languages (English-German) + University Diploma in Economics and Corporate English + Ecotopia Certification

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Cergy Pontoise University

Program Overview

This selective three-year double degree combines rigorous training in economics, management, and finance with advanced language skills in English and German, giving you a truly international academic foundation and practical expertise. It is ideal for students who are curious, motivated to study abroad, and want to build a career that blends business knowledge with intercultural and language skills.

Curriculum structure:
In the first year, you will build a solid foundation in economics, management, and finance while developing your English and German through specialized courses like Economics & Business English and German for Business and Culture. This combination gives you both analytical and communication skills from the start.
The second year continues your core studies and advances your language skills with higher-level English and German courses tailored to the corporate world, alongside an immersive year abroad at a partner university, providing invaluable international experience.
In the third year, you focus on your chosen academic path with courses in areas such as Economics, Finance-Control, or Management, alongside advanced applied language units in international business communication. This year also completes your University Diploma in Economics and Corporate English and prepares you for professional or postgraduate studies.

Focus areas: economics, management, finance, corporate English, English for business, German for business, international communication, intercultural studies, applied linguistics, development of analytical and quantitative tools

Learning outcomes: ability to analyze economic and business environments, competency in managerial decision-making, advanced proficiency in English and German for professional settings, cross-cultural communication skills, readiness for international internships or study, preparation for master’s level study in economics or management

Professional alignment (accreditation): this program awards two French national licenses (Economics & Management and Applied Foreign Languages – English-German), a recognized University Diploma in Economics and Corporate English, and includes the European Ecotopia certification, which strengthens both academic value and employability across Europe and internationally

Reputation (employability rankings): CY Cergy Paris Université reports a very high success rate for this selective double degree, with graduates progressing into competitive master’s programs and professional roles in sectors such as banking, finance, consulting, and international management

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in this programme don’t just study theory — they gain practical skills through real-world experiences, professional projects, and international mobility opportunities that prepare them for the workplace. From working on collaborative sustainability projects as part of the Ecotopia certification to immersing yourself in a foreign university environment, this course is designed to build confidence, adaptability, and global competence in real settings. Here’s how experiential learning is integrated throughout the programme:

Spend a full year abroad at a partner university in your second year, gaining hands-on exposure to another academic system and culture while advancing your language and economics training.
Participate in collective projects on sustainable development during the second and third years within the Ecotopia alliance, applying your learning to real global challenges.
Complete a mandatory professional internship in the third year (minimum eight weeks) to directly apply your economic, management, and language skills in a workplace environment.
Engage in small group class work and projects, including group assignments and professional reports, fostering collaboration and problem-solving in realistic contexts.
Develop advanced English and German communication skills through applied language modules linked to business and economic settings.
Access the ThEMA research laboratory (Theory, Modelling and Applications) for interaction with academic research in economics and modelling.

For a full list of facilities and services supporting experiential learning at CY Cergy Paris Université, visit the university’s official facilities page.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Double Licence in Economics and Management – Applied Foreign Languages (English‑German) at CY Cergy Paris Université leave with a unique combination of analytical business skills and advanced language proficiency, making them highly attractive to employers in international settings. Typical roles our alumni move into include data analyst, consultant, financial analyst, or international business manager, thanks to strong preparation for both private and public sector work:

Career support services: The university provides tailored support through career services and apprenticeship-linked master’s programmes in finance and management, which act as effective springboards into professional life.
Internship integration: A mandatory professional internship in the third year allows students to apply their economic, management, and language skills directly in a workplace environment.
Mobility and international exposure: The programme includes a full year abroad at a partner university and collective projects on sustainable development, both highly valued by international employers.
University‑industry pathways: Apprenticeship options in CY Cergy’s master’s in finance and management strengthen links to sectors like banking, insurance, auditing, and corporate finance.
Accreditation and value: Graduates earn two national licences, a University Diploma in Economics and Corporate English, and a European Ecotopia certification, providing strong recognition across Europe and beyond.
High achievement: The programme has a very strong success rate, reflecting excellent academic outcomes and progression into competitive graduate programmes and careers.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this double degree, students are well-prepared to continue into selective master’s degrees in Economics, Finance, Management, or Languages, with many going on to doctoral research or specialised professional studies.