Master's degree Économie appliquée Programme Études socio-économiques et développement durable
This programme is taught in French.
field(s) of training :
Law, Economics, Management
diploma level :
Master's degree (five-year degree)
duration of the program :
2 years
location(s) :
Campus 1, Caen, Normandy, France
Course overview
Sustainable development encompasses three fields: the environment, the society, and the economy. Sustainable development must be environmentally beneficial, socially equitable and economically efficient. Applications include circular economy, sustainable mobility, renewable energies, short distribution channels, industrial risk prevention, etc. You want to take part in regulating and making decision within public organisations or private companies? Join the Master's degree in Socioeconomic studies and sustainable development.
This 2-year programme trains you to analyse sustainable development policies and strategies implemented by the State, local authorities, businesses and associations. Once you have completed the Master's, you will have opportunities in both business and research.
Highlights
You want to implement your knowledge and skills in real working situations? The Master's in Socioeconomic studies and sustainable development programme offers its students to carry out studies for professional clients. As if you were in a real consulting company, this hands-on experience will give you the training and network you need to find your place in a professional environment.
Application requirements
Entry requirements
To enter this Master's programme, you must have obtained a Bachelor's degree level diploma in:
- Applied mathematics
- Administration
- Economics
- Management
- Geography
- Sociology
If your application is accepted, you may be interviewed by members of the teaching staff.
Language proficiency requirements
Minimum French proficiency level required: B2
Apply and register
The registration process takes place in 3 steps:
Application process
Admission and registration requirements may vary depending on your nationality, country of residence, foreign secondary school leaving certificate, and the nature of your programme of study. Discover how to apply to the University of Caen Normandy.
Welcoming international students
Since 2019, the University of Caen Normandy has been awarded the "Bienvenue en France" label by Campus France, highlighting the quality of the university's welcome for international students.
Course structure
The programme
- Takes place on site at Campus 1 (Caen) of the University of Caen Normandie.
- Amount to approximately 400 hours for year 1 and 200 hours for the 1st semester of year 2
- 2nd semester of year 2 is dedicated to the end-of-studies internship (another compulsory internship takes place during year 1).
Course units
The Master's in Socioeconomic studies and sustainable development focuses on:
- Microeconomics of sustainable development
- Economics and history of sustainable development
- Environmental economics
- Circular economy
- Sustainable development reporting
- Project requirements and study plans
- Sustainable governance and management
- Public actors in regional development
- Fair trade
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development reports
- Processing of quantitative surveys
- Health crises and economic decisions
- Sustainable finance
As well as transferable skills acquired through:
- Communication courses
- Workshops with professionals
- Internship or economic study or research dissertation
Internships and placements
The Master's degree in Socioeconomic studies and sustainable development includes at least 2 compulsory internship:
- In year 1
- Short internship (1 month min.)
- Study for a client
- Master's thesis
- In year 2:
- Long internship (4 months min.), during the 2nd semester
- Study for a client
- Master's thesis
Over 2 years, you will be able to spend as much time in the university (around 660 hours of classes) than in an internship (from 140 to 700 hours).
Language of instruction
French
Learning outcome
The Master's in Socioeconomic studies and sustainable development trains you to carry out studies of social and environmental impacts, sectors, markets, investments, evaluations, setting up of observatories and sustainable local development. You will be able to:
- Gather quantitative and qualitative data (document monitoring, database construction, conducting interviews and surveys, etc.),
- Process analyse data (statistical and textual analyses, data processing software, etc.),
- Present and share the results of a study (oral communication, writing reports, summaries, newsletters, etc.).
Further study
A Master's degree aims at working in your field. You can also continue your studies with a doctorate in the field of economics and sustainable development.
Careers
With a Master's degree in Socioeconomic studies and sustainable development, you can have career opportunies such as:
- Socioeconomic studies officer
- Sustainable development project manager
- Environmental economics researcher
- Sustainable local development researcher
- Economic development officer
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) project manager.
- Circular economy project manager
- Sustainable development Manager for local authorities
Your expertise is valuable in sectors such as:
- Local authorities
- Private companies
- Research consultancies
- Consular chambers
- Professional associations
- Associations
Address
Université de Caen Normandie
UFR SEGGAT · Sciences économiques, de gestion, de géographie et d’aménagement des territoires
Esplanade de la Paix · CS 14032 · 14032 Caen Cedex 5
France
Course leader
Bruno Drouot · bruno.drouot@unicaen.fr
Cecile Le Corroller · cecile.lecorroller@unicaen.fr
Jean Bonnet · jean.bonnet@unicaen.fr
Jean-Pascal Guironnet · jean-pascal.guironnet@unicaen.fr