ECTS
120 credits
Duration
1 or 2 years
Training structure
Montpellier Management
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The Master's in Distribution Management is a program dedicated to management applied to the distribution sector.
It is carried out through apprenticeships or continuing education in companies in the distribution sector.
100%*
Success rate
Objectives
The Master's in Distribution Management provides students with a solid education that enables them to take on
- Management positions (supermarkets, drive-throughs, etc.)
- Or management positions involving cross-functional responsibilities (purchasing, human resources, logistics, e-commerce) in retail groups
They will be able to:
- Learning to build relationships with stakeholders
- To analyze customer expectations and satisfaction
- To implement store layout and merchandising policies
- Use management control methods, cost and margin calculations, and significant ratios to optimize the product range.
- To take charge of employee management
International dimension
At Montpellier Management, you have the opportunity to study abroad atone of our 45 partner universities in 20 countries.
Discover all the testimonials from our students who have gone abroad
Organization
Knowledge assessment
*Success rate in M2 2023-2024 (admitted / number of students with an average > 7)
Open alternately
Each year of training (M1 and M2) lasts a full year, from September to September.
The training is offered as an apprenticeship or continuing education.
It is organized according to a schedule of one week of classes and three weeks in a company.
Program
Select a program
Master's 1
Leverage management tools
6 creditsPracticing in the workplace (level 1)
6 creditsIdentify changes in distribution
9 creditsManaging teams and communicating (level 1)
9 credits
Manage relationships with customers and suppliers
5 creditsPracticing in the workplace (level 2)
10 creditsManage distribution
5 creditsManaging the flow of goods
5 creditsCommunicating and managing teams (level 2)
5 creditsOptional
Master's degree
Mastering management tools
9 creditsSales management and control
3 credits20hSafety of public buildings
2 creditsFood hygiene and safety
2 creditsComputer tools
3 credits20hCustomer satisfaction and loyalty
3 credits20h
Positioning oneself in the environment
8 creditsCommercial urban planning
2 credits12hLocation of the point of sale
2 credits12hCSR, Responsible Distribution
3 creditsPoint-of-sale security
2 credits12hFood hygiene and safety
2 credits12h
Motivate and unite teams
7 creditsConflict management
2 credits20hManagement of managers
3 credits20hCoaching and personal development
2 credits20h
Apply and experiment
6 creditsDiagnostic project management
12hM2 MDD Internship
6 credits
Apply and experiment
12 creditsPracticing point-of-sale management tools
2 creditsManaging a point of sale in a competitive environment
1 credit20hPlanigram design
1 credit20h
Understanding expectations and communicating
6 creditsDigital tools
2 credits20hCustomer relationship tools
2 credits20hCustomer satisfaction and loyalty
2 creditsCSR, responsible distribution
2 credits20h
Manage supplier relationships
4 creditsPurchase negotiation
2 credits20hCategory management
2 credits20h
Proposing and implementing organizational innovations
6 creditsProject management
2 credits20hStandards and quality management
2 creditsChange management
2 credits20h
Optional
Admission
Admission requirements
See the admission requirements for the Master's in Distribution Management on this page (under "prerequisites").
To apply:
- Visit this page
- Click on the red "Apply" button
Registration procedures
See the registration terms and conditions on this page.
And after
Professional integration
- Hypermarket department managers
- Supermarket Manager/Assistant Manager
- Director/Deputy Director of Drive
- Logistics Platform Manager
- Purchasing or listing executive
- Digital/e-commerce manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Store Network Manager/Coordinator