Economics - Management

Master's in International SME Management (MIPME)

  • ECTS

    120 credits

  • Duration

    1 or 2 years

  • Training Structure

    Montpellier Management

  • Language(s) of Instruction

    French, English

Overview

The Master's in International SME Management is a specialized program focused on the international management of small and medium-sized enterprises.

It allows students to work at an SME, a large company, or a consulting firm specializing in internationalization.

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 International SME Management, students will be able to:

  • Leading an Internationalization Project 
  • Managing Local Stakeholders in International Development
  • Team Manager
  • Advise and support professionals: SME executives, export managers...
  • Coordinate the various partners in the field to carry out initiatives
  • Leading Internationalization Projects for SMEs
  • Be fluent in at least two foreign languages
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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 master's program offers a work-study option in both the first and second years, promoting the optimal acquisition of theoretical and professional knowledge.

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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
  • 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
  • International Management

    3 credits
    • Management and Intercultural Communication

      3 credits
  • Language

    2 credits
  • International Management

    3 credits
    • International Management

      3 credits
  • Integration into the Workforce

    7 credits
    • Mandatory internship: min. 308 hours, max. 924 hours

      7 credits
  • 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
  • Entrepreneurial and Legal Aspects

    7 credits
    • Entrepreneurship

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

      2 credits18h
    • MOMA Startup Event

      2 credits
  • International Communication

    8 credits
    • Business Management in English

      3 credits15h
    • Second Language: Spanish or German

      3 credits
      • Choose 1 or 2 out of 2

        • German

          2 credits15h
        • Spanish

          2 credits15h
    • Supervised Projects

      3 credits10h
    • LANGUAGE SELECTION S3

      2 credits
      • Choose one of the following two options:

        • German

          2 credits15h
        • Spanish

          2 credits15h
  • SME Management

    7 credits
    • HR Assessment and Recruitment in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      4 credits18h
    • Management Characteristics of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      3 credits20h
    • Strategic Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

      3 credits
  • International Development

    15 credits
    • International Finance

      3 credits15h
    • International Marketing

      4 credits20h
    • International Institutional Environment

      3 credits18h
    • Internationalization Strategy and Export Techniques

      3 credits10h
  • Internationalization Techniques

    6 credits
    • International Logistics

      2 credits20h
    • International Business Techniques

      2 credits20h
    • International Ecosystem

      2 credits15h
  • Internationalization Initiatives

    8 credits
    • Managing International Teams

      2 credits18h
    • Collective and Local Action in the Face of Globalization

      2 credits15h
    • International and Intercultural Coaching

      2 credits18h
    • Change Management

      2 credits10h
  • International Communication

    4 credits
    • Business Management in English

      2 credits15h
    • Second Language: Spanish OR German

      2 credits
      • Choose 1 or 2 out of 2

        • German

          2 credits10h
        • Spanish

          2 credits10h
    • LANGUAGE SELECTION S4

      2 credits
      • Choose one of the following two options:

        • Spanish

          2 credits10h
        • German

          2 credits10h
    • Supervised Projects

      10h
  • Internship and Research Thesis

    12 credits
  • M2 MSME Internship

    12 credits
  • M2 MSME Mentored Project

Admission

Admission Requirements

See the admission requirements for the Master's in International SME Management on this page (under "Prerequisites").

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Registration Procedures

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And then

Employment Placement

  • Export or Import Manager for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
  • Time-Shared Executive Position in International Management for a Consortium of SMEs
  • International Project Developer
  • International Consultant
  • Business Owner
  • International Sales Manager
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