ECTS
60 credits
Duration
1 year
Training Structure
Institute of Business Administration (IAE)
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The goal of the program is to prepare students to address the challenges of managing organizations by covering the main functions of a business (accounting, management accounting, human resources management, marketing, project management, and strategy).
Professional integration takes the form of a work-study program in a company throughout the year, allowing students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving. Upon completion of this third year of the bachelor’s program, students will be qualified for managerial positions responsible for assisting management controllers in performance management tasks using management control tools. They will be able to work in all types of organizations where the technological environment is rapidly evolving
: for-profit and nonprofit organizations of all sizes, in the industrial, commercial, or service sectors, and in both the public and private sectors.
The program focuses on both the management and information systems aspects of the profession, with practical exercises using Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and Business Intelligence tools (QlikView and BusinessObjects).
The Benefits of the Training Program
Objectives
The SICG Bachelor's degree program aims to train students for careers in management and management control support.
The purpose of this course is to train students in the development of information systems for the analysis and design of management dashboards.
Expertise and Skills
Key skills targeted:
- Master the accounting and organizational fundamentals of performance management.
- Be proficient in using IT tools to assist in the design of management dashboards.
- Implement methods for cost analysis and the processing of management information….
- Possess essential skills in Integrated Management Software (PGI) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
- Gain a thorough understanding of the informational and procedural fundamentals of budget systems
The main areas of expertise evaluated:
- Ability to design and implement a management control system.
- Ability to model, structure, and implement information systems for management.
- Ability to adapt to any type of environment in the field of management, including that of nonprofit organizations.
- Ability to use IT tools to support management and the design of dashboards.
Organization
Special Features
In-person and e-learning.
Open on an alternating basis
Semesters 5 and 6: 1 week of classes / 3 weeks at a company
Internships, supervised projects
Duration of the internship | 4 months (616 hours) |
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A supervised project for work-study students or an internship lasting at least 4 months for students in their initial training program.
A 50-hour student engagement project must also be completed
Program
The bachelor's degree program consists of two semesters. The first semester covers general business management
courses in addition to courses related to management control. Specialization then continues in the second semester. The course schedule is available on the IAE website: https://iae.umontpellier.fr/calendrier-de-formation/

Admission
Admission Requirements
Admission to the third year (L3):
Students with a background in business, science, or technology who have earned 120 ECTS credits, equivalent to two years of higher education (BTS in Accounting or Business Management, BUT, second year of a bachelor’s degree, business schools). Admission is based on an application review and a motivational interview.
Admission based on application materials via e-candidat; information is available on the IAE website: https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/etudiant/candidater-iae
Registration Procedures
Once you have been admitted to the program, you will need to complete the registration process.
You can find the information on the following page: https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/etudiant/inscriptions-administratives
Target Audience
Students majoring in business, science, or technology.
Mandatory Prerequisites
Students majoring in business, science, or technology who have earned 120 ECTS credits, equivalent to two years of higher education (Bac +2, second year of a bachelor’s degree, business schools, BTS in Accounting or Business Administration)
And then
Continuing Education
This program provides access to the various SICG Master’s programs in Management Control (M1 and M2; Bac +5) offered by IAE Montpellier.
Continuing Your Education Abroad
Possible depending on the partners and student projects.
Employment Placement
- Assistant Management Controller in all types of organizations, whether or not they use an ERP system
- Assistant Director of Administration and Finance for Organizations