Undergraduate Program in Applied Economics
The program offered in Applied Economics responds to a real need to train students to master modern tools and methods of economic analysis to use; them to contribute effectively to elaborate efficient public policies to ensure economic growth and development in Morocco, and other African countries.
The degree in Applied Economics provides students with solid foundations and theoretical and applied fundamentals in economics. It allows students to acquire modern quantitative and qualitative methods and tools allowing them to conduct studies adapted to the different situations, at different levels and scales of economic analysis.
La licence en Économie appliquée vise à doter les étudiants des compétences aujourd’hui reconnues comme fondamentales en économie dans les programmes académiques internationaux – notamment en matière de maîtrise des méthodes quantitatives, tout en leur donnant des outils permettant de mettre en pratique les modèles théoriques et de formuler des politiques publiques adaptées à leurs contextes.
- Next intake September 2026
- Deadline to apply March 2026
- Language of instruction English & French
- Duration 3 years
- ECTS 180
Why choose our program ?
Practical Training for Africa's Economic Challenges
This program stands out by emphasizing hands-on skills in economic analysis tailored to real-world issues in Morocco and Africa. It uniquely combines rigorous theoretical knowledge with modern tools, preparing students to address complex policy challenges.
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities offered by this program are multiple and concern both the private and public sectors, as well as the sector of non-profit and non-governmental organizations. These include jobs related to the mobilization and use of economic data, analysis of the behavior of economic agents, analysis of economic sectors within national and international markets and analysis of the impacts and externalities of decisions made by governments.
International Mobility
At FGSES, we prioritize global engagement by offering exchange programs starting in the third year, allowing students to spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities worldwide. These opportunities enrich students' academic experiences and provide valuable advantages for their future careers.
A word from our students
Courses & Program structure
Program Structure
Courses
Courses
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Professors
Jean Louis
Arcand
Economics
Mehdi
Bartal
Economics
Mostapha
Diss
Economics
Yassine
EL QALLI
Data Science
Faiçal
HOSSAINI
Economics
Abdelkabir
KAMILI
Economics
Emmanuel
Kemel
Economics
Nicolas
Porot
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Fayçal
SINACEUR
Economics
Mostapha
Diss
Economics
Abderrahim
Taamouti
Economics
Courses
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Semester 1
- (ECO101) Introduction à l'Analyse Economique
- (HIS103) Le Monde : Une Histoire Moderne et Contemporaine
- (LAW101) Introduction à l'Etude du Droit
- (POL101) Introduction à la Science Politique
- (RES101) Méthodes d'Apprentissage Appliquées
- (DAT104) Statistiques Descriptives et Probabilités (Prerequisite and fundamental at the same time)
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Semester 2
- (BEH102) Introduction to Behavioral and Social Sciences
- (INT102) Introduction to International Relations
- (RES102) L’écriture à l’ère digitale
- (DAT105) Principes d'Inférence Statistique (Prerequisite)
- (DAT103) Analysis and Algebra (Prerequisite)
- One optional course to be chosen
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Semester 3
- (DAT203) Mathématiques et optimisation
- (ECO201) Microéconomie 1
- (ECO202) Macroéconomie 1
- (ECO203) Econometrics 1
- (ECO218) Comptabilité Nationale et Agrégats Macroéconomiques
- (RES201S) Composing an Undergraduate Thesis
- One elective course to be chosen
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Semester 4
- (ECO206) Microéconomie 2
- (ECO207) Macroeconomics 2
- (ECO208) Game Theory
- (EC210) Monnaie, Crédit, Banque
- (ECO211) Economie du Développement
- (ECO219) Economie Marocaine
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Semester 5
- (ECO301) Macroéconomie 3
- (ECO303) Econometrics 2
- (ECO312) Behavioral Economics
- (ECO317) Économie Industrielle (1/2)
- OR (ECO318) Labour Market Economics and Policies (1/2)
- One elective course to be chosen
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Semester 6
- (ECO306) Méthodes Quantitatives et Expérimentales pour les Politiques Publiques
- (ECO307) Economics of Natural Resources and Environment
- (ECO308) Finance Publique (1/2) OR (ECO304) Cost-Benefit Analysis (1/2)
- (ECO309) International Trade
- (RES300) PFE / Thesis
Semester 6
- (RES300) PFE / Thesis
Language Courses
No concentration courses
International Mobility Report
Semester 2
Semester 2
- (DAT105) Principes d'Inférence Statistique (Prerequisite)
- (DAT103) Analysis and Algebra (Prerequisite)
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Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now closed.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on December 15th, 2025. In the meantime, you can learn more about our programs and opportunities to see how we can help you achieve your academic and career goals.
