General Licence Degree in AES (Social and Economic Administration)

Course objectives

AES (Social and Economic Administration) at Nîmes is based on a continuous 3 year curriculum (6 semesters) resulting in a Licence diploma (specialised in local authority administration).
      
After this degree, students wishing to continue their studies may carry on to a Master's degree (a further 4 semesters) offering in depth legal training (legal professions) or they may pursue their studies in the fields of economics and management (AES ? specialised in urban and cultural development in the Mediterranean region). This course is aimed at training managers to take on administrative responsibilities in both the private and public sectors.

The AES course is dedicated to acquiring multiple skills and therefore offers a multi-disciplinary approach based around three main subject fields: law, economics and management. Further to the fundamental tuition, this approach promotes a learning experience with:

• Multi-disciplinary analysis of the economic and social environment
• Acquisition of the fundamental keys: mathematics, statistics, information technology, Modern languages,
• Organisational techniques.

This course offers a professional orientation and includes internships and placements as part of its pedagogical approach from the Licence onwards.

Organisation of studies

The first year, the course includes lectures and tutorials (which can be based upon the chosen specialisation). Evaluation includes, for the first session, a final examination for all students in a written or oral format.

The grade for this examination is added to the continuous assessment (exercises, presentations, presence) grade. A second ?catch up? session is available in September.

Opportunities and/or prospects

This course prepares students for a wide range of professions in the private, managerial, project management or consultancy sectors.

The public sector is particularly keen on recruiting students from this type of course with employment opportunities in central administrations or local authorities following a competitive entry examination for a chosen position. Students may also opt to pursue their studies to the Doctorate level.

Entry conditions

Holders of a baccalaureate with specialisation in Science, Economics or Literature. Holders of a baccalaureate in Tertiary Sciences and Technology may apply if they can display a good general level of studies, written expression and logic.

In addition to true motivation for further education, the AES course requires a capacity of adaptation to a range of methods in relation to the disciplines taught.

 Training plan

Training plan Social and Economic Administration (AES)