ECTS
120 credits
Duration
1 or 2 years
Training structure
Montpellier Management
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The Master of Distribution Management is a course dedicated to management applied to the distribution sector.
It can be taken either as an apprenticeship or as part of a continuing education program with companies in the distribution sector.
100%*
Success rates
Objectives
The Master's degree in Distribution Management provides students with a solid training that will enable them to work in the following areas
- Management positions (supermarkets, drives, etc.)
- Or management positions in cross-functional functions (purchasing, human resources, logistics, e-commerce) in retail groups
They will be able to :
- Learn to build relationships with stakeholders
- Analyze customer expectations and satisfaction
- Implement layout and merchandising policies
- Use management control methods, cost and margin calculations, and relevant ratios to optimize assortment.
- Take charge of employee management
International dimension
At Montpellier Management, you have the opportunity to study abroad inone of 45 partner universities in 20 countries.
Organization
Knowledge control
*Success rate in M2 2023-2024 (admitted / number of students with an average > 7)
Open on a sandwich basis
Each year of training (M1 and M2) takes place over a full year, from September to September.
The course is offered as an apprenticeship or continuing education.
It is organized on the basis of one week of classes and three weeks on the job.
Program
Select a program
Master 1
Use management tools
6 creditsDigital tools
21hControlling
27h
Corporate practice (level 1)
6 creditsIdentifying changes in distribution
9 creditsManaging teams and communicating (level 1)
9 credits
Manage customer and supplier relations
5 creditsCorporate practice (level 2)
10 creditsManaging distribution
5 creditsManaging goods flows
5 creditsCommunicating and managing teams (level 2)
5 creditsOptional
Master 2
Mastering management tools
9 creditsSales management and control
3 credits20hERP safety
2 creditsHygiene and food safety
2 creditsIT tools
3 credits20hCustomer satisfaction and loyalty
3 credits20h
Positioning in the environment
8 creditsCommercial planning
2 credits12hSales outlet location
2 credits12hCSR, Responsible Distribution
3 creditsPoint of sale security
2 credits12hFood hygiene and safety
2 credits12h
Leading and federating teams
7 creditsManaging conflict situations
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 creditsUse point-of-sale management tools
2 creditsManaging a sales outlet in a competitive environment
1 credits20hPlanigram design
1 credits20h
Understanding expectations and communicating
6 creditsDigital tools
2 credits20hCustomer relationship tools
2 credits20hCustomer satisfaction and loyalty
2 creditsCSR, responsible distribution
2 credits20h
Manage supplier relations
4 creditsPurchase negotiation
2 credits20hCategory management
2 credits20h
Propose and support organizational innovations
6 creditsProject management
2 credits20hStandards and quality management
2 creditsSupporting change
2 credits20h
Optional
Admission
Admission requirements
Find out more about the entry requirements for the Master's degree in Distribution Management on this page ("Prerequisites" section).
To apply :
- Go to this page
- Click on the red "Apply" button
How to register
See registration details on this page.
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Professional integration
- Hypermarket Area Managers
- Supermarket manager/assistant manager
- Drive Manager/Assistant Manager
- Logistics Platform Executive
- Central purchasing or referencing manager
- Digital/e-commerce manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Store network coordinator/manager