ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The ICo track offers a two-year general computer science program. It differs from other tracks in the Master’s in Computer Science program in that it is designed for students whose undergraduate background is in a field other than computer science, enabling them to acquire the essential concepts needed to master current digital challenges. Practical internships and modules related to project management complement the more fundamental computer science courses offered by the track. The program targets two types of students: (1) those seeking to acquire and leverage dual expertise in emerging, high-value-added fields, or (2) those considering a career change and aiming for more traditional positions in computer science.
For students interested in earning a dual degree from the IAE—a Master’s in Technology and Science Management: the option is available (based on application review) to pursue, concurrently with the initial program, a management program leading to a Master’s degree in Technology and Science Management. Over the course of the two-year program, the curriculum alternates between computer science courses (taught by the FdS) and management courses (taught by the IAE), with a joint internship approved by both institutions in the second year. This dual-degree program allows students to graduate with both a Master’s in Computer Science and a Master’s in Management of Technology and Science.
Expertise and Skills
- technological expertise in computer science, particularly in object-oriented programming, database management and administration, systems and networks, and web technologies
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skills in specialized IT fields such as data science, machine learning, and mobile programming
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skills in analysis and project management
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
https://mcc.umontpellier.fr/ listsall course units (UE) and their assessment methods.
Open on an alternating basis
Contract Type | Apprenticeship Contract, Professional Training Contract |
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The second year (M2) can be completed as a work-study program through professional training or apprenticeship contracts. Work-study students become employees for the duration of their M2 (typically under a contract running from September 1 to August 31). The academic year is structured as follows: during the university lecture/tutorial/lab period, the work-study student is on campus to attend classes; during university breaks and internship periods, the work-study student is at the company (1 week in November, 2 weeks in December, and from the last week of January through August 31; this amounts to 8 months out of 12 spent at the company).
It is important to note that a professional training or apprenticeship contract is a tripartite agreement between the student, the company, and the university: the approval of the program director is required; their decision is based on the student’s academic performance in the first year of the master’s program (M1) and on the recommendations of the track coordinators. Therefore, excellent academic performance in the M1 is expected in order to receive approval for the work-study program.
Program
Select a program
M1 - Integration of Skills
English S1
2 creditsFundamentals of Computer Science, Part B
2 creditsInformation Systems and Databases
4 creditsFundamentals of Computer Science, Part A
2 creditsOOP
4 creditsNetworks
4 creditsDistributed Software Architectures
4 creditsWeb Technologies
4 creditsSystem
4 credits
Machine Learning 1 (Traditional Methods)
4 creditsT.E.R.
4 creditsEnglish S2
2 creditsHMI
4 creditsText Algorithms
4 creditsSoftware Engineering - Analysis
4 creditsProject Management
4 creditsData Structures
4 credits
M2 - Integration of Skills
English S3
2 creditsAdvanced Web Technologies
4 creditsMobile Programming and Connected Devices
4 creditsDatabase Administration
4 creditsAdvanced Java EE Programming
4 creditsCHOICE 1
4 creditsChoose 1 of 4
Machine Learning 2 (Advanced Methods)
4 creditsDecision Support
4 creditsData Management Beyond SQL (NoSQL)
4 creditsSoftware Development and Restructuring
4 credits
Algorithms and Complexity
4 creditsConferences
2 creditsIntroduction to Labor Law
2 credits
OPTION 2
30 creditsChoose one of the following two options:
Industrial Internship
30 creditsAcademic Internship
30 credits
Admission
Admission Requirements
Admission to the master’s program is based on application review for holders of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a field other than computer science. Students with a bachelor’s degree who have taken few or no computer science courses are eligible.
Registration Procedures
Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:
French and European students:
- For the M1 program, follow the “My Master’s” procedure on the website:https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For the M2 program, students must submit their application through the e-candidat portal:https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
International students from outside the EU: Follow the “Études en France” procedure:https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html