TSE Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Economics
Mathematics
Statistics
Social Sciences
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Teaching Language English
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Duration 3 years
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ECTS 180
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Program type Full-time education
Starting in September 2027
The TSE Bachelor of Science is a selective three-year program that integrates quantitative methods, economics, and quantitative social sciences, as well as mathematics. It aims to prepare undergraduate students who will continue their studies toward a master’s degree, either within the TSE Master of Science program or in other master’s programs.
A Flexible and Customizable Curriculum
The program is structured around disciplinary majors and minors offered by the TSE School’s departments, which students can combine to design their own course of study.
The economics track offers one major and one minor.
Completing a major in economics fulfills the prerequisites for pursuing graduate studies in economics at the master’s level.
Upon completion of the required credits, students are awarded the TSE Bachelor of Science, whose full title reflects the composition of their major and minor (for example, TSE Bachelor of Science in Economics if the student pursues a major in economics, or TSE Bachelor of Science in Economics and Quantitative Social Sciences if the student pursues majors in both economics and quantitative social sciences).
Program Structure
Academic Year Structure
The academic year is divided into four eight-week terms, preceded by an orientation period and followed by a week dedicated to specific activities (career development, data challenge, etc.). This structure ensures steady academic progress throughout the three years of the Bachelor’s program.
| Integration | Late august - Mid-september | 2 weeks: cross-disciplinary activities |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | Mid-september - Mid-november | 8 weeks of classes + 1 week vacation (Toussaint) |
| Period 2 | Mid-november - End of january | 8 weeks of classes + 1 week vacation (Christmast) |
| Special Activities | Last week of january | Career preparation, data challenge, etc |
| Period 3 | Early febuary – Early april | 8 weeks of classes + 1 week vacation (winter) |
| Period 4 | Early april - Early June | 8 weeks of classes + 1 week vacation (spring) |
Methods sequence (36 credits) - Mandatory
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus 1 |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Linear algebra |
6 |
3 - 4 |
| Introduction to QSS methods |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Statistics |
6 |
3 - 4 |
| Statistical computing 1 |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Games and experiments |
6 |
3 - 4 |
Mandatory (24 credits)
Economics
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Economics |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Introductory Microeconomics |
6 |
3 - 4 |
Quantitatives Social Sciences
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science* |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Sociology* |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Psychology |
6 |
3 - 4 |
*1 of 2
Methods sequence (30 credits) - Mandatory
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus 2 |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Probability |
6 |
3 - 4 |
| Regression 1 |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Regression 2 |
6 |
3 - 4 |
| Statistical computing 2 |
3 |
1 |
| Statistical computing 3 |
3 |
3 |
Major courses (18 credits) - Mandatory
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|---|---|---|
| Real analysis 1 |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Advanced linear algebra |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Real analysis 2 |
6 |
3 - 4 |
Elective Courses - 12 credits to be chosen from the options below
Economics
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Macroeconomics |
6 |
1 - 2 |
Mandatory for minor or major in Economics |
| Intermediate Microeconomics |
6 |
3 - 4 |
Mandatory for major in Economics / Elective for minor |
Quantitatives Social Sciences
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science* |
6 |
1 - 2 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
| Sociology* |
6 |
1 - 2 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
| Anthropology & Human Biology |
6 |
3 - 4 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
* Course not taken in Year B1
Methods sequence (18 credits) - Mandatory
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|---|---|---|
| Topics in data science |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Advanced topics in data science |
6 |
3 - 4 |
| Data visualization |
3 |
1 |
| Data writting and presenting |
3 |
3 |
Major courses (24 credits) - Mandatory
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|---|---|---|
| Measure theory and probability |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Optimization |
6 |
3 - 4 |
| Differential equations |
6 |
1 - 2 |
| Honor thesis |
6 |
1 - 4 |
Elective Courses - 18 credits to be chosen from the options below
Economics
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Macroeconomics |
6 |
1 - 2 |
Mandatory for major in Economics / Elective for minor |
| Industrial Organization |
6 |
3 - 4 |
Mandatory for major in Economics / Elective for minor |
| Climate, Environment and Public Economics |
6 |
1 - 2 |
Mandatory for major in Economics / Elective for minor |
| Trade and Growth |
6 |
3 - 4 |
Mandatory for major in Economics / Elective for minor |
Quantitatives Social Sciences
| Name |
Credits |
Term taught |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Economy of High Income Societies |
3 |
1 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
| Why we get sick |
3 |
1 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
| Human Welfare in Low-income Societies |
3 |
2 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
| What health interventions work? |
3 |
2 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
| Social Influences on Behavior |
3 |
3 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
| TBD |
3 |
3 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
| Network Theory and Analysis |
3 |
4 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
| Norms, Networks and Environmental Behavior |
3 |
4 |
Mandatory for major in QSS / Elective for minor |
Program Requirements
The TSE Bachelor of Science program is open to high school graduates and is designed for students interested in quantitative methods, economics, and quantitative social sciences.
Admissions Schedule
Applications may be submitted through the national Parcoursup application process starting in January 2027.
TSE will run a separate admissions campaign for international students. More information will be available in October 2026.
Tuition
The tuition policy for the TSE Bachelor of Science program will be finalized in early October 2026. A merit-based scholarship program will be included.
What’s next?
The Bachelor’s Degree: The First Step Toward an Ambitious Career
The Bachelor’s degree will enable students to pursue careers (such as consultant, data analyst, statistician, economist, policy advisor, etc.) in the private sector (consulting, digital platforms, market and opinion research firms, …), within governmental or nongovernmental organizations, or in higher education and research, after earning a Master’s degree.
Graduates will find opportunities in fields where they will need advanced tools for generating, analyzing, and interpreting data. Bachelor’s students will benefit from rigorous and coherent instruction in quantitative methods. They will also have access to an interdisciplinary approach focused on the foundational training and application of quantitative methods to the diverse types of data they will encounter in their careers. Students will be able to take into account the economic, social, psychological, political, and other factors that influence the behavior of individuals, businesses, and governments.
Continuing Your Education After the Bachelor’s Degree
To pursue these career paths, the TSE Bachelor of Science program prepares students to continue their studies at the master’s level, either within the TSE Master of Science program or at other institutions in France and abroad.
The choice of a major, elective courses, and a potential minor allows students to gradually build their plan for continuing their education.
Depending on their academic background, students may apply to various master’s programs offered by TSE or other institutions, particularly in economics, data science, finance, public policy, or applied mathematics. Admission to the TSE Master of Science program is subject to the specific criteria of that program.
Further Studies After a Major in Mathematics
This major provides the most natural foundation for continuing studies at the master’s level in applied mathematics or data science.
At TSE, students can continue their studies within the TSE Master of Science program, with the option to choose a specialization focused on applied mathematics or data science: Data Science for Social Sciences (D3S), Statistics and Econometrics (STATECO), and Mathematics and Economic Decision (MED), as well as the Master of Science in Finance and Data Science program.
Why Choose the TSE Bachelor?
