Organizational Sciences Paris - Bachelor's degree Year 2 - Social Sciences curriculum

Syllabus

The social sciences curriculum is offered to second-year students in the Bachelor's in Organizational Sciences who plan to pursue their third year in social sciences. 

Please note: this training program will take effect starting from the 2026–2027 academic year.

As in the general curriculum, the subjects taught in the second year of the social sciences curriculum build on those from the first year, allowing students to strengthen their foundational knowledge in management, economics, and social sciences. Mathematics and courses on contemporary ecological and societal issues are also continued. 

The specialized courses in this social sciences curriculum enable students to deepen their knowledge in political science and sociology.

Academic Training Year 2026 - 2027 - subject to modification

Teaching Modalities

Most of the teaching takes the form of lectures/DDs in groups of around 30 students. The academic year is divided into 2 semesters, each of which lasts 12 weeks. Students take 21 teaching units (TUs) spread over the two semesters, plus an option in the 1st semester.   Students' level and achievements are assessed mainly by :

  • a continuous assessment grade (50% of the grade), which includes one or two tests, student participation in group lessons/DDs and the submission of assignments, the nature of which is defined in advance according to the UE,
  • a final examination mark (50% of the grade).
     

Course starts: mid-September End of course: mid-May Final exams: end of June

Internships and Supervised Projects

Students must complete a work placement of at least 5 weeks or hold a salaried job of at least 175 hours during the first two years of the degree. Jobs in the home (baby sitting, tutoring, etc.) are expressly excluded. Apart from this exception, all jobs are accepted, the aim of this experience being to give students an insight into the world of work and make them more aware of the professional world and their future.