The UM6P Faculty of Governance, Economics & Social Sciences (FGSES) is a multidisciplinary academic hub focused on public policy, economics, political science, and international relations. Bridging analytical rigor with a strong commitment to real-world impact, FGSES trains future leaders, researchers, and policymakers to understand and shape complex social, economic, and political systems.
The 3-year Bachelor's in Behavioral and Social Sciences for Public Policy provides students with an in-depth understanding of human behavior, social dynamics, and their impact on public policies. By integrating knowledge from psychology, sociology, and political science, the program equips future policymakers, analysts, and social innovators to design evidence-based solutions to complex societal challenges and foster positive social change.
1st Year / Semester 1
- M1 / (ECO101) Introduction to Economic Analysis
- M1 / (HIS103) The World: A Modern and Contemporary History
- M1 / (LAW101) Introduction to Legal Studies
- M1 / (POL101) Introduction to Political Science
- M1 / (RES101) Applied Learning Methods
- M1 / (DAT104) Descriptive Statistics and Probability (Prerequisite and fundamental)
1st Year / Semester 2
- M1 / (BEH102) Introduction to Behavioral Science
- M1 / (INT102) Introduction to International Relations
- M1 / (RES102) Writing in the Digital Age
2nd Year / Semester 3
- M1 / (BEH201) Human Nature: Mind, Behavior, Society
- M1 / (BEH202) The Pitfalls of Decision-Making
- M1 / (ECO214) Game Theory: Strategic Approach
- M1 / (ECO221) Microeconomics for Behavioral Sciences
- M1 / (SOC301) Survey: Data Analysis
- M1 / (RES201S) Composing an Undergraduate Thesis
2nd Year / Semester 4
- M1 / (DAT204) Experimental Psychology: Design and Data Collection
- M1 / (DAT205) Survey: Design and Data Collection
- M1 / (DAT301) Social Network Analysis
- M1 / (ECO217) Introduction to Impact Evaluation Analysis
- M1 / (BEH301) Experimental Psychology: Data Analysis
3rd Year / Semester 5
- M1 / (ECO312) Behavioral Economics
- M1 / (POL203) Politics and Economics
- M1 / (LAW305) Administrative Law
3rd Year / Semester 6
- M1 / (POL206) Supporting Change in Public Policies
- M1 / (POL302) Public Opinion, Elections and Voting
- M1 / (POL304) Public Policy: Design, Implementation and Evaluation
- M1 / (SOC202) Analysis of Major Societal Issues
Hold a high school diploma in any field of study.