ESCP and Sciences Po Launch Dual Bachelor's Degree in Politics, Economics and Management

Two of Europe's leading higher education institutions, ESCP Business School and Sciences Po, have announced a new dual bachelor's programme designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary skills needed to navigate today's rapidly evolving global landscape. The Bachelor in Politics, Economics and Management (PEM) will welcome its first cohort in the 2027–2028 academic year.

Delivered entirely in English over four years, the programme combines Sciences Po's internationally recognised expertise in political and social sciences with ESCP's excellence in management education, creating a unique academic pathway that bridges public policy, economics and business strategy.

Preparing Students for a Complex Global Future

The Bachelor in Politics, Economics and Management has been developed in response to the growing geopolitical, economic, technological and environmental challenges reshaping societies and organisations worldwide.

By integrating the study of politics, economics and management from the beginning of a student's higher education journey, the programme aims to prepare graduates who can understand complex global issues and translate them into effective organisational, public sector and business solutions. 

Students will benefit from the combined academic expertise, international faculty, professional networks and multicultural learning environments of both institutions, gaining a well-rounded understanding of contemporary political, economic and organisational challenges.

Academic Journey Across Europe

Students enrolled in the programme will begin their studies at Sciences Po's Reims campus, where they will spend the first two years focusing on political science, economics and the social sciences.

The final two years will be completed at ESCP Business School, beginning with the third year at its London campus. During the fourth year, students will study at one of ESCP's European campuses in Berlin, Madrid, Paris or Turin, with opportunities to participate in international exchange programmes.

Upon successful completion, graduates will receive two internationally recognised qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree from Sciences Po
• A Bachelor in Management Degree from ESCP

The dual qualification will open pathways to careers across the public, private and non-profit sectors, while also providing a strong foundation for postgraduate study at either institution or other leading universities worldwide.

Leaders Highlight the Value of Interdisciplinary Education

Prof. Léon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP, emphasised the importance of combining management education with an understanding of political and social systems. He noted that today's business leaders must navigate not only markets and organisations but also the political, regulatory and societal forces that influence them. Through the partnership with Sciences Po, the programme seeks to develop graduates capable of leading across industries, sectors and international contexts.

Meanwhile, Luis Vassy, President of Sciences Po, highlighted the growing importance of uniquely human skills in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. He explained that while AI is transforming access to knowledge, qualities such as critical thinking, sound judgement and interdisciplinary problem-solving have become even more valuable. The new dual degree aims to cultivate these capabilities by combining the humanities and social sciences with core management education.

Scholarships to Support Global Talent

The inaugural cohort will comprise approximately 40 students from around the world for the 2027–2028 academic year. To ensure access for outstanding students regardless of financial circumstances, ESCP and Sciences Po will jointly offer scholarships based on both academic excellence and financial need. Eligible recipients may receive full tuition fee exemptions, helping attract talented students from diverse backgrounds.

Why This Matters

As governments, businesses and international organisations face increasingly interconnected global challenges, employers are seeking graduates who can think across disciplines rather than within traditional academic boundaries. By combining political science, economics and management into a single integrated degree, ESCP and Sciences Po are responding to a growing demand for professionals who can bridge public affairs, business strategy and global policymaking.

Editor's Note

The launch of the Politics, Economics and Management dual degree reflects a broader shift in higher education towards interdisciplinary learning. Future leaders will need more than technical expertise—they will require the ability to understand policy, economics, technology and organisational leadership simultaneously. Partnerships between globally recognised institutions such as ESCP and Sciences Po illustrate how universities are redesigning undergraduate education to better prepare students for careers that increasingly span multiple sectors, industries and international contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Bachelor in Politics, Economics and Management (PEM)?

The Bachelor in Politics, Economics and Management is a new four-year dual degree jointly offered by ESCP Business School and Sciences Po. It combines political science, economics and management into one interdisciplinary programme taught entirely in English.

2. When will the programme begin?

The first cohort of approximately 40 students will begin the programme during the 2027–2028 academic year.

3. Where will students study during the programme?

Students will spend their first two years at Sciences Po's Reims campus, followed by two years at ESCP, including the London campus and one of its European campuses in Berlin, Madrid, Paris or Turin.

4. What degree will graduates receive?

Graduates will earn both a Bachelor's Degree from Sciences Po and a Bachelor in Management Degree from ESCP.

5. Who is the programme designed for?

The programme is intended for students interested in careers spanning public policy, international organisations, business, consulting, economics, non-profit leadership and global governance.

6. Will scholarships be available?

Yes. ESCP and Sciences Po will offer scholarships based on academic merit and financial need, including full tuition fee exemptions for eligible students.