Diplôme d'université Panthéon Sorbonne Master in Economics

UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA PSME
(Pantheon Sorbonne MSc. in Economics)

The Pantheon Sorbonne Master in Economics is the first year of Master studies in the European Credit Transfer System, equivalent to an MSc in Economics.
Upon successful completion of the 1st year PSME program, you have the opportunity to apply to one of the 20 specialized 2nd year Master programs at one of the most reputed Economics departments in France and in the world.

Created in 2007, The Panthéon Sorbonne Master in Economics is meeting a triple challenge:
•Train international English-speakers in the field of Economics at the Master level and in French.
•Prepare students for further specialization in the 2nd year master programs in France (Ex. Panthéon Sorbonne and Paris School of Economics, Toulouse School of Economics) or elsewhere in Europe (Ex. London School of Economics).
•Build a world-wide network of highly educated, open-minded individuals with expertise in various fields of economics.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
•Students with a bachelor’s degree in the field of Economics or related field with substantial coursework and knowledge in Economics and Mathematics.
•Professionals with at least 2 years experience striving to enhance their initial background or are interested in a career change.
SELECTION PROCESS
►International english speakers : CV, letter of motivation, 2 letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, bachelor’s degree, an English language certificate for non-native English speakers, a copy of passport, PSME Application form downloadable at psme.univ-paris1.fr We accept applications through CEF and Campus France.
►French students : Licence in Economics + English language certificate , CV, motivation letter, 2 letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, PSME Application form.
All students should check psme.univ-paris1.fr for up to date procedures and accepted test scores.

MAIN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Most PSME students complete a specialized 2nd year of graduate studies offered at the University before beginning their career. Those that complete further studies in the 2nd year or go for further training in a PhD hold high level positions in the public or private sector.
Some students choose to find work directly after the PSME and hold positions such as Economic Advisor, Analyst, Associate, Officer, Consultant, or Manager in Government agencies, banks, or in the private or public sector.

MAIN PARTNERS
University of International Business and Economics (Beijing, CN), Centre d’Économie de la Sorbonne, Campus France
Companies and organizations where alumni work :
OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), UNESCO, European Commission, European Parliament, European Central Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Total, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Education : Access.
Some students may be requested to pass an interview.

Application to be made electronically at ecandidat.univ-paris1.fr and send an email to psme.ees@univ-paris1.fr

MISCELLANEOUS
A graduation ceremony and annual meeting with alumni takes place in the fall. Several networking and alumni events are held throughout the year, including an annual Charity Event in the Spring.
As a student of the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne you have the opportunity to attend numerous high level conferences and special events hosted at the University and other institutions in Paris.

Academic Director :Rémi Bazillier

Program Manager :Morgan Hull-Brousmiche

C22.02, 90 rue de Tolbiac, 75634 Paris cedex 3 Centre Pierre-Mendès-France (PMF)

psme.ees @ univ-paris1.fr (psme.ees @ univ-paris1.fr)

Tél : +33 1 89 68 50 83

For full program details visit our website at : psme.pantheonsorbonne.fr

MAIN COURSES
Core courses
•Microeconomics
•Macroeconomics
•Economic Growth
•Econometric Theory and Applications
•Principles of Finance

Development Policies

•Development Macroeconomics
•Health Economics

•Labor Economics
•Political Economy
•Industrial Organization

Language
•French/Other if Frenchspeaking
Dissertation

THE DISSERTATION
Students select a research topic in relation with their professional project and choose an advisor among the program’s professors.
The master thesis must be turned in by the end of the academic year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
•Teaching staff : mainly academics and some professionals.
•Course duration : 588 hours, 60 ECTS, September until June.
•Optional Internship : 3 months min or 6 monthsmax part time, no credit.
•Location of teaching : Maison des Sciences Economiques (Paris 13th), Sorbonne (Paris 5th), or Panthéon (Paris 5th).

SPECIALIZED TRACKS
In addition to the general program, PSME proposes three specialized tracks, with specialization courses in these fields.
The  Financial Economics track includes specialization courses in finance (Financial Markets, International Finance, Principles of Finance, Applied data Science in Finance (Python), etc). Students who are admitted for double enrollment in this track will obtain an equivalence with the Master 1 «Monnaie, Banque, Finance, Assurance» and get a direct access to one of the Master 2 programs in the Monnaie, Banque, Finance, Assurance field.
The Development Economics track include specialization courses in development (Development policies and Development Macroeconomics, empirical methods for research). Students who are accepted for a double enrollment in this track will obtain an equivalence with the Master 1 «Economie du Développement» and get a direct access to one of the Master 2  programs in this field (Ex. Development Economics (in English) or «Economie du Développement Durable» (In English and French).
The International Economics track includes specialization courses (European Integration, Applied Finance). Students who are admitted for double enrollment in this track will obtain an equivalence with the Master 1 «Economie Internationale / Economie de l’Environnement» and get a direct access to one of the Master 2 programs in the Economie Internationale et environnement field (in French with some courses in English).