School of Economics
Overview
Located in the heart of the Richter Campus and easily accessible via two tram lines, the University of Montpellier’s School of Economics offers a dynamic, welcoming learning environment that fosters academic success. It is situated on a modern campus equipped with all the resources needed to study, get involved, and thrive, including a university library, a student dining hall, and a student union.
Professors, instructors, and administrative staff dedicate their knowledge and skills to supporting students, ensuring high-quality guidance and a pleasant learning environment. The Faculty’s goal is to provide everyone with the best possible conditions to expand their knowledge, shape their career plans, and prepare for a promising future.
Committed to student life, the Faculty encourages participation in the many student organizations within the department, whether they involve cultural, athletic, social, or community service initiatives. Dedicated to providing an enriching experience both academically and personally, it supports each student in achieving academic success and in shaping their college years to be filled with discovery, engagement, and achievement.
Director: Edmond Baranès
Administrative Director: Eliette Monségur
Some figures
- 2,000 students
- 16 administrative staff members
- 45 Professors Teachers
Training
The Faculty offers a comprehensive range of programs in economics, including several bachelor’s degree tracks, a dual bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science, and a Multidisciplinary Graduate Program (CPES). These programs provide students with a solid foundation in economic analysis, quantitative methods, and the social sciences, while helping them develop skills that are in high demand across many sectors.
At the master’s level, the program is organized into two tracks:
- Finance, Banking, and Insurance (FBI), offering several specialized tracks: actuarial science, banking risk, market risk, financial engineering, and information systems.
- Economics, offering a wide range of programs covering the major fields of economics: energy economics, environmental economics, development economics, digital economics, public economics, health systems, behavioral economics, governance, and public policy.
The programs offered by the Faculty of Economics are distinguished by a strong focus on professional preparation (including internships, projects, and apprenticeships for several tracks), close ties to research, and excellent career outcomes. Graduates thus have access to a wide variety of careers: economic analyst, econometrician, research analyst, data scientist, actuary, market finance or banking expert, economic development specialist, teacher, researcher, and many others.
