Programme Description
General Presentation
The Bachelor’s Degree in International Management, Economics, and
Ethics (GIEE), delivered by UCO, is recognized by the French State under
the 2009 agreement between the French Republic and the Holy See (Decree
no 2009-427). GIEE is accredited by the European Foundation for
Management Development (EFMD).
Objectives:
1. Prepare students for master’s programmes in business schools and
universities.
2. Train future professionals (corporate executives, managers, and
entrepreneurs) for careers in France or abroad.
Programme Highlights:
1. Core knowledge in sustainable management, finance, economics, and
law.
2. Education in ethics, social responsibility, and intercultural challenges.
3. Development of critical thinking, teamwork, managerial, and
interpersonal skills.
Programme Tracks:
Bilingual Track (French/English): 60% English courses, increasing
to 100% in the final semester.
English-only Track: Identical in structure, with differences in law and
accounting courses.
Students can specialize in International Management or International
Finance during the final semester. Admission requires a high school diploma
and proficiency in English (B2 level minimum).
Curriculum Overview
First Year
Semester Course Name Hour ECT Description
s S
Semester English 36 4 TOEFL/Cambridge
1 preparation.
French for Non- 20 2 French basics for beginners.
French Speakers
Anglo-Saxon 48 6 Core financial accounting
Accounting concepts, VAT, balance
sheets, and taxes.
Introduction to 30 3 Supply-demand principles,
Economic monetary prices, and
Analysis interest rates.
Mathematics for 36 4 Linear algebra, calculus,
Economics Excel usage for economics
and management.
Ethics 24 2 Theories of ethics, moral
development, and case
studies on business ethics.
Research 12 1 Fundamentals of academic
Methodology research, citation practices,
and effective notetaking.
Digital Culture 12 0 Introduction to digital skills,
data security, and
collaboration tools.
Principles of 48 6 Basics of management,
Management and corporate social
CSR responsibility, and
organization cultures.
Semester English 36 4 TOEFL/Cambridge
2 preparation.
French for Non- 20 2 Advanced French learning
French Speakers for proficiency.
Principles of 40 5 Core microeconomic
Microeconomics concepts including
consumer behavior,
production, and market
equilibrium.
Statistics for 36 4 Descriptive statistics,
Economics and regression analysis, and
Management data interpretation.
Logic 18 2 Critical thinking and
identification of logical
fallacies.
Foundations of 20 2 Basics of public and private
Law law, governance, and
legislation.
Social Doctrine of 18 2 Catholic social teaching and
the Church enterprise ethics.
Digital 18 2 Overview of digital business
Transformation trends and their impact on
sustainability.
Professionalizatio 12 1 Career planning, CV writing,
n and preparation for
internships.
Second Year
Semester Course Name Hour ECT Description
s S
Semester English 24 2 Advanced
3 communication and
presentation skills in
English.
French for Non-French 20 2 Language and cultural
Speakers immersion.
Financial Analysis 52 6 Corporate finance
techniques including
financial statements
and investment
decision rules.
Principles of 40 5 Long-term
Macroeconomics macroeconomic
development and
short-term
fluctuations.
Mathematics for 36 4 Optimization, matrix
Economics algebra, and
(Advanced) inferential statistics.
Career Development 18 2 Professional project
formulation and
networking
opportunities.
Principles of 30 3 Marketing strategies,
Marketing consumer behavior,
and brand building.
Semester English 20 2 Business
4 communication and
report writing.
French for Non-French 20 2 Advanced
Speakers conversational skills.
Management 48 6 Activity-based costing,
Accounting decision-making
techniques, and cost-
volume-profit analysis.
International 36 4 Trade policies,
Economics comparative
advantages, and
global economic
dynamics.
Corporate Law 20 2 Legal frameworks for
governance,
competition law, and
contracts.
Market Research 24 2 Data collection,
correlation analysis,
and survey design.
Digital Project 18 2 Agile project
Management management and
digital tool
implementation.
Fundamental 18 2 Human rights,
Anthropology freedom, and the
societal role of
individuals.
Third Year
Semester Course Hour ECT Description
Name s S
Semester Business 36 4 Specialized English for business
5 English scenarios.
French for 20 2 Advanced linguistic and cultural
Non-French skills.
Speakers
Operations 48 6 Logistics, quality control, and
and Supply supply chain strategies.
Chain
Management
Game 18 2 Strategic frameworks for
Theory for decision-making in business
Business contexts.
Business 36 4 Ethical dilemmas in marketing,
Ethics and finance, and environmental
CSR management.
Semester Internship 40 5 Practical application of
6 Report and knowledge in real-world
Defense business settings.
Financial 36 4 Analysis of financial markets,
Markets and instruments, and institutions.
Institutions
Data 24 2 SQL, dashboard building, and
Analysis for A/B testing for decision-making.
Management
Specializatio 124 15 Options include International
ns Management or International
Finance modules.
Learning Outcomes
1. Core Knowledge: Application of management, marketing, economics,
and finance principles.
2. Ethics and Social Responsibility: Addressing ESG-related
challenges in professional environments.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Proficient oral and written communication,
teamwork, and leadership.
4. ICT Proficiency: Mastery of business-related digital tools and data
management.
5. Intellectual Skills: Analytical problem-solving, data interpretation,
and critical thinking.
Examination System
Semester Hour Courses ECT Key Details
s S
Semester 306 Core courses 30 Includes continuous
1 (English, assessment and final exams.
Economics,
etc.)
Semester 298 Core courses 30 Preparation for
2 (Microeconomic TOEFL/Cambridge
s, Statistics) certification.
Semester 298 Core courses 30 Career development
3 (Financial integrated within the
Analysis, curriculum.
Marketing)
Semester 298 Core courses 30 Focus on practical
4 (Accounting, application and
Economics) interdisciplinary learning.
Semester 266 Core courses 30 Introduction to specialized
5 (Supply Chain, tracks (International
Game Theory) Management/Finance).
Semester 266 Specialization 30 Includes research-based
6 and Internship projects and oral defense.
Report
Total 1732 All semesters 180 Graduation requires 180
combined ECTS across six semesters.
Graduation Requirements
Total ECTS required: 180 credits
Completion of six semesters (30 ECTS per semester).
Regular exam schedules are announced on faculty department boards.