Licence in Economics and Management

NA On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Paris Saclay

Program Overview

The Licence Double Diplôme Économie, Mathématiques at Université Paris-Saclay is a selective three-year program blending economics and mathematics, perfect for ambitious students with strong quantitative skills who want to tackle real-world challenges in policy, finance, or research—ideal if you have a solid baccalauréat background in sciences or economics. You'll earn both a national Licence degree and a university diploma (240 ECTS total), gaining interdisciplinary expertise taught by top faculty in a vibrant research hub that sets you up for master's programs or high-impact careers.

### Curriculum Structure
Year 1
In your first year, you'll build a rock-solid foundation in core economic principles and mathematical tools, diving into Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Mathematics for Economists to understand how markets work and how to model them rigorously. This year emphasizes essential techniques through lectures and hands-on tutorials, helping you develop analytical skills early on while exploring introductory research ideas. It's designed to spark your curiosity and prepare you for deeper specialization ahead.

Year 2
Building momentum, Year 2 ramps up with advanced applications like Applied Econometrics, Trade and Development Economics, and Probability and Statistics, where you'll learn to analyze data, predict economic trends, and evaluate policies using real-world datasets. You'll start blending economics with math through projects that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, all under personalized faculty guidance. This phase sharpens your ability to connect theory to practice, making complex ideas feel approachable and exciting.

Year 3
Your final year focuses on specialization and mastery, with courses such as Public and Behavioral Economics, Advances in Macroeconomics, and advanced math electives like optimization or dynamic systems, culminating in a research project or thesis that showcases your independent thinking. Here, you'll customize your path—perhaps diving into fields like sustainable economy or public decision-making—while honing skills for PhD tracks or professional roles. Graduates emerge ready to lead with innovative insights.

Focus Areas
Tailor your studies to strengths like Trade, Geography and Development Economics, Public and Behavioral Economics, or Advances and Challenges in Macroeconomics, with flexibility for cross-disciplinary combos in areas like digitization, sustainable economy, or innovation.

Learning Outcomes
You'll master theoretical and empirical economics tools, gain critical thinking for research-level analysis, and produce original work like a master's thesis—preparing you for PhDs or expert careers in consulting, international orgs, or public policy.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Fully accredited as a national Licence and Diplôme d'Université within France's elite system, this program aligns with the Economics & Management Graduate School, ensuring seamless progression to top master's and real-world roles in banking, policy, or research.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
Université Paris-Saclay's economics programs boast world-class standing, feeding into elite PhD pipelines and careers at international organizations, with strong employability backed by its status as a leading research university—think top placements in consulting and public sectors.

Check out the official program page and apply now—deadlines are approaching: http://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/education/licence-double-diplome-undergraduate-double-degree/economie-mathematiques

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

# Economics and Management at Université Paris-Saclay: Your Path to Practical Excellence

Université Paris-Saclay's Economics and Management programs are designed to give you far more than textbook knowledge. You'll develop real-world analytical skills through a combination of structured coursework, hands-on research projects, and access to world-class facilities that mirror what you'll encounter in professional settings. The university invests heavily in creating an environment where you can apply economic theory to actual problems, work collaboratively with peers, and build the practical competencies that employers value most.

The institution supports experiential learning through diverse resources and opportunities:

- Research laboratories and designated research buildings: The Faculty of Law-Economics-Management features one floor dedicated entirely to research laboratories, with a new building devoted exclusively to research currently under construction, providing spaces where you can engage in original economic research
- Simulation teaching platform: A dedicated platform allows you to model real economic scenarios and test theories in controlled environments
- 30 classrooms and 3 lecture halls: Designed to facilitate both large-scale instruction and small seminar discussions where collaborative learning happens
- University library: Comprehensive resources to support your independent research and thesis work
- Research projects integrated from Year 1: The M1 (first year) includes two mandatory research projects alongside your core coursework, ensuring you develop research skills early
- Optional M2 specialization with faculty supervision: In your second year, you can build your own specialized curriculum under direct faculty guidance, allowing you to pursue internships or advanced research aligned with your career goals
- Three specialized fields of excellence: Choose to focus on Trade, Geography and Development Economics; Public and Behavioral Economics; or Advances and Challenges in Macroeconomics—each with distinct practical applications
- Economics & Management Graduate School: This institutional hub combines research and education in economic sciences, with particular expertise in digitalization, strategic management, innovation, sustainable economy, and public decision-making
- Multiple campus locations: The program operates across Sceaux, Fontenay-aux-Roses, and Orsay campuses, each with distinct facilities and research centers

The program's structure—combining compulsory core courses with optional discovery courses and mandatory research projects—ensures you're not just learning economics, but actually *doing* it from day one.

For more details about facilities and resources available to you, visit the university's complete program page.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Université Paris-Saclay, our Licence in Economics and Management dives right into practical learning from day one, building real-world skills through hands-on research projects and personalized guidance from top international scholars. You'll tackle core economics topics like microeconomics, macroeconomics, and applied econometrics while working on projects that mirror professional research—starting as early as your first year. This sets you up perfectly for internships, PhD paths, or jobs in consulting, public institutions, and international organizations, all while using the faculty's cutting-edge facilities across campuses like Sceaux, Fontenay-aux-Roses, and Orsay.

Here's how our program makes experiential learning come alive: you'll get direct access to dedicated spaces and tools tailored for economics and management students:

- Research projects and labs: Engage in two research projects in M1 (first year equivalent), with one floor fully dedicated to research laboratories at the Jean Monnet Faculty; a new research building is under construction to expand this further.
- Group projects and supervision: Build your own curriculum in M2 with faculty guidance, including optional specializations like Trade, Geography and Development Economics or Public and Behavioral Economics—perfect for collaborative, original research theses.
- Simulation and teaching platforms: Use the faculty's simulation teaching platform for practical economics modeling and analysis, alongside 30 classrooms and three lecture halls.
- University library and institutes: Access the on-site university library at Jean Monnet Faculty, plus ties to the Economics & Management Graduate School for advanced resources in areas like digitization, sustainable economy, and public decision-making.
- Internships and evaluations: Submit internship evaluations as part of applications, with the program designed to lead straight into professional careers—many students secure roles through faculty networks.

Imagine applying these skills and stepping into a top career—our program is selective but supportive, with applications open now through May 25, 2026. Ready to take the next step? Check the full facilities details here: [Université Paris-Saclay Student Guide](https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/sites/default/files/2021-09/Student-Guide-2021-UNiversity.pdf).