Economics - Management

Master's in General Management of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (DGPME)

  • ECTS

    120 credits

  • Duration

    1 or 2 years

  • Training Structure

    Montpellier Management

  • Language(s) of Instruction

    French

Overview

The Master's in General Management of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises trains professionals to lead or manage an SME while incorporating the challenges of sustainable development.

They will also be able to provide consulting services to small and medium-sized enterprises.

The first year of the master's program can also be completed through a work-study program.

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  • 100%*

    Success Rate

Objectives

Upon completion of the Master's in General Management of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, students will be able to:

  • Help develop and implement the company's strategy
  • Gain familiarity with the tools and acquire the skills needed to address major contemporary management challenges in small and medium-sized enterprises
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International Dimension

At Montpellier Management, you have the opportunity to study abroad atone of 65 partner universities located in more than 25 countries.

Discover the international experience opportunities available to Montpellier Management students on our dedicated page.

Check out all the testimonials from our students who have studied abroad

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Organization

Knowledge Assessment

*Admission Rate for the M2 Program, 2024–2025 (admitted students / number of students with a GPA > 7)

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Open on an alternating basis

The M1 and M2 programs can be completed through a work-study program.

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Internships, supervised projects

Find all the useful information about internships onthis page.

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Program

Select a program

  • Entrepreneurial Approach in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    16 credits
    • Analyze and Write a Business Plan

      24h
    • Entrepreneurial Marketing and Market Research

      4 credits36h
    • International Project Management in SMEs

      24h
    • SME Strategy

      4 credits36h
    • MOMA Start-Up Event

      2 credits12h
  • SME Division

    3 credits
    • Major Contemporary Challenges in SME Management

      3 credits
  • Legal and Financial Aspects of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    9 credits
    • The Legal Environment for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      18h
    • Management Accounting in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      24h
    • Taxation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      36h
  • Language

    2 credits
    • English

      2 credits12h
  • Optional

    • Spanish S1

      12h
    • German S1

      15h
    • Elective Sports

  • Performance Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    5 credits
    • Sustainable Development and Performance in SMEs

      24h
    • Financial Analysis and Decision-Making in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      3 credits
  • SME Management

    7 credits
    • Information Systems Management and Digital Transformation for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      3 credits36h
    • Management and Occupational Health in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      2 credits24h
    • Cross-Cultural Awareness and Communication in SMEs

      2 credits24h
  • SME Division

    4 credits
    • Strategic and Operational Management System

      2 credits2h
    • HRM in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      2 credits15h
  • Entrepreneurial and Legal Aspects

    7 credits
    • Entrepreneurship

      3 credits24h
    • Legal Framework for Business Start-ups and Acquisitions

      2 credits18h
    • MOMA Startup Event

      2 credits
  • M1 DGPME: Integration into the Workforce

    7 credits
    • M1 DGPME Thesis

      7 credits
    • M1 DGPME Mentored Project

    • M1 DGPME Internship

  • Optional

    • Spanish S2

      12h
    • German S2

      15h
    • Elective Sports

  • Administrative Management of Contracts and Activities

    4 credits
    • Contract Management

      9h
    • Managerial Approach

      9h
  • Risk Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    10 credits
    • Internal Control, Auditing, and Risk Management

      9h
    • Risk and Communication

      9h
    • Risk Management Principles

      6h
    • Financial Risk Management

      15h
    • Legal Risk Management

      9h
  • Growth and Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    8 credits
    • Growth or Development Strategy for SMEs

      12h
    • Organizational Structure of a Growing Small Business

      12h
    • Legal Management of Growth

      6h
    • Financing Growth for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      12h
  • Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    8 credits
    • Sustainable Development and SME Strategy

      12h
    • Sustainable Development and Management Systems for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      9h
    • Measuring the Overall Performance of SMEs

      9h
    • Implementing a Sustainable Development Approach in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      18h
  • Optional

    • Conduct Research on Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      18h
  • Internship and Research Thesis

    8 credits
    • Research and Study Projects

    • M2 DGPME Supervised Project

    • M2 Thesis, DGPME

    • M2 DGPME Internship

  • Project Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    8 credits
    • Project Time Management

      12h
    • Project Budget Management

      12h
    • Process and Innovation Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      12h
    • Quality Management

      12h
  • Internationalization of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    8 credits
    • International Commercial Law

      6h
    • International Communication (in English)

      18h
    • Organization of the Internationalized SME

      15h
    • International Strategy

      8h
  • Digital Transformation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    6 credits
    • Digitalization and Productivity in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      9h
    • Connected Enterprise

      18h
    • Digital Marketing

      18h
  • Optional

    • Conduct Research on Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      12h

Admission

Admission Requirements

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Registration Procedures

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And then

Employment Placement

  • SME Management Consultant
  • Business Executive
  • Chief Administrative and Financial Officer of an SME
  • Corporate Banking Account Manager
  • Consulting Associate at an Accounting Firm
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