Economics and Psychology - Institut de Psychologie

COURSES IN MASTER 1
SEMESTER 1
nn Mathematics and
statistics
nn Introduction to
microeconomics (for
students in psychology)
nn Introduction to
econometrics (for students
in psychology)
nn Behavior of economic
agents
nn Cognitive, social and
differential psychology (for
students in economics)
nn Advanced
microeconomics (for
students in economics)
nn Bi-disciplinary winter
school in economics and
psychology
nn Research projet
SEMESTER 2
nn Applied microeconomics
(for students in psychology)
nn Introduction to
macroeconomics (for
students in psychology)
nn Two optional courses in
psychology (for students in
psychology)
nn Applied psychology (for
students in economics)
nn Research methods in
psychology (for students in
economics)
nn Applied
microeconometrics (for
students in economics)
nn Reearch project
COURSES IN MASTER 2
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 4
nn Cognition and economic
behavior
nn Experimental economics
nn Behavioral economics 1
nn Social and Economic
psychology
nn Emotions, identity and
behavior
nn Behavioral finance
nn Experimental economics
nn Personnel and
organisational psychology
nn Applied
microeconometrics
nn Research dissertation
nn Neuroeconomics
nn Economics and social
interactions
nn Economy of happiness
and subjective states
nn Behavioral economics 2
nn Consumer Psychology
nn Leadership
nn Creativity and innovation
nn Economics and
psychology seminar
nn Professional work
practices
nn Research dissertation
nn Optional internship
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
The number of students admitted in economics and
psychology is limited to 30 in Master 1 (15 students in
psychology, 15 students in economics). Students with a first
degree in psychology must submit an application to Paris
Descartes. Admission is based on undergraduate grades,
motivation, career goals, recommendation letters and
language proficiency in English. Excellent, motivated, openminded students from around the world are encouraged to
apply.
Access to Master 2 is conditional on successful completion of
Master 1. Direct entry to Master 2 is possible in special cases.
MASTER’S DEGREE
Economics and
Psychology
Mention Psychology
DIRECTOR OF THE SPECIALTY
Psychology : Todd LUBART
[email protected] - 01 55 20 59 89
Economics : Louis LÉVY-GARBOUA
[email protected] - 01 44 07 82 45
HEAD OF STUDIES
Psychology : Franck ZENASNI
[email protected]
Economics : Fabrice LeLec
[email protected]
MAIN LABORATORY
Laboratoire Adaptation Travail-Individu (LATI) (EA 4469)
Director : Todd LUBART
http://recherche.parisdescartes.fr/lati
PARTNER LABORATORIES
Centre d’économie de la Sorbonne (UMR 8174)
Director : Lionel FONTAGNE
Laboratoire des Menaces Sociales et Environnementales
(EA 4471)
Director : Farzaneh PAHLAVAN
Institut de Psychologie
Centre Henri Piéron
71, avenue Edouard Vaillant
92100 BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT
Service Offre de Formation et Insertion Professionnelle - SOFIP
12, rue de l’Ecole de Médecine - 75006 Paris
OBJECTIVES
This two-year program offers bi-disciplinary training with a
research focus in psychology and economics. It concerns
students with a first degree in psychology (L3) or in economics.
In Master 1, there is specific training in the complementary
field (economics for those with a first degree in psychology).
Throughout the program, there is an integrated approach to
complex economic psychology and behavioral economics.
Topics covered include economic decision making, mental
and social representation of economic concepts (such
as wealth), experimental economics of market behavior,
consumer behavior and psychological profiles of economic
agents. Courses are in english and the students come from
many different countries. Interdisciplinary work, projectbased collaborative skills, and fundamental as well as applied
research are key points of the program.
Graduates from the program may pursue a PhD in psychology
or economics, and/or work as consultants in diverse business
sectors or in governmental, public and private organisations
concerning topics such as social policy, strategic planning,
consumler behavior, marketing, organisational analysis.
WORK SECTORS
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Government
Public and private sectors
Business
Higher education and research (university, CNRS...)
Marketing and Customer service
Public relations
Social policy and strategic planning
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Consultant in industrial and organisational settings
Consultant in governmental and international
organisations (such as UNESCO, OECD, ..)
Manager, team leader in national and international
business settings
Analysts of psychological and economic trends
Specialists of market and consumer behavior, economic
decision making
University Professor/ Researcher (University, CNRS...) if
doctoral studies are pursued.
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KNOWLEDGE
nn Psychological processes and variables relevant to
socioeconomic settings.
nn Modelisation of complex phenomena.
nn Processes and factors relevant to decision making, game
theory, organisational behavior.
nn Knowledge of behavioral economics, microeconomics,
macroeconomics, and econometrics.
nn Qualitative and quantitative investigative tools and
statistical knowledge.
nn Scientific methods and data analysis in psychology and
economics.
nn Research training.
COMPETENCIES
nn Problem formulation and analysis.
nn Evaluation of complex sociocultural and economic
situations.
nn Conception, development, and execution of research
projects.
nn Conduct research in experimental laboratory settings.
nn Design field studies, conduct statistical analyses.
nn Flexibility, creativity and exposure to an international
learning environment.
nn Scientific communication (written articles and oral
presentations).
nn Strong skills in English.