Faculty of Economics
General presentation
Located in the heart of the Richter Campus and easily accessible thanks to the two tram lines that serve it, the Faculty of Economics at the University of Montpellier offers a dynamic, friendly study environment that is conducive to success. It benefits from a modern campus equipped with all the resources necessary for studying, getting involved, and thriving: a university library, a university restaurant, and a student union.
Professors, teachers, and administrative staff put their knowledge and skills at the service of students to ensure high-quality support and a pleasant working environment. The Faculty's goal is to offer everyone the best conditions for developing their knowledge, building their professional project, and preparing for a promising career.
Open to student life, the Faculty encourages participation in the many associations of the UFR, whether they be cultural, sporting, festive, or charitable projects. Keen to offer an enriching experience both academically and personally, it supports each student in the success of their studies and in building years of study full of discovery, commitment, and achievement.
Director: Edmond Baranès
Administrative Director: Eliette Monségur
Key figures
- 2,000 students
- 16 administrative staff
- 45 Professors teachers
Training
The Faculty offers a comprehensive range of economics courses, structured around several Bachelor's degree programs, a dual Bachelor's degree in Economics/Political Science, and a Multidisciplinary Cycle of Higher Education (CPES). These courses provide students with a solid foundation in economic analysis, quantitative methods, and social sciences, while developing skills that are in high demand in many sectors.
At the Master's level, two specializations structure the program offering:
- Currency, Banking, Finance, Insurance (MBFA), comprising several specialized tracks: actuarial science, banking risks, market risks, financial engineering, information systems.
- Economics, offering a wide range of courses covering the major areas of economics: energy economics, environmental economics, development economics, digital economics, public economics, health systems, economic psychology, governance, and public policy.
The programs offered by the Faculty of Economics are distinguished by their strong professional focus (internships, projects, apprenticeships for several courses), close links with research, and excellent career prospects. Graduates thus have access to a wide variety of careers: economic analyst, econometrician, research officer, data scientist, actuary, market or banking finance expert, economic development specialist, teacher, researcher, and many others.
