ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Institute of Business Administration (IAE)
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The Master's Degree in Information Technology Business Engineering (IATI) offers dual expertise combining information technology and business management skills. The aim of the program is to train business engineers specializing in the Information Technology (IT) sector.
This specialization meets a specific need among companies looking for high-level B2B salespeople who are able to understand the issues facing client companies, negotiate with senior executives, and respond to calls for tenders.
Professional integration takes the form of an assignment and an internship combining theoretical knowledge and practical problem solving in M1 and M2.
The Master's in Information Technology Business Engineering (IATI) is organized into two years and four semesters from S1 to S4. The M1 consists of two semesters.
The first semester covers core management knowledge, while the second semester allows students to begin specialising.
Semesters 3 and 4 are part of the M2. Between February and June, some of the second semester courses are taught on campus in partnership with the Montpellier Business School Grande École program.
In order to enhance the international dimension and professional integration, some of the M2 courses are taught in English.
Objectives
The objective of the program is to train business engineers specializing in the Information Technology (IT) sector.
Know-how and skills
- Mastery of IT and its uses in business
- Mastery of the organizational implications of integrating information technology (internally and externally in the market)
- More specific mastery of one of the dimensions of the IT/Management relationship
During the master's program, students will learn to analyze companies' information technology needs
in order to propose the most appropriate solutions. They will learn how to negotiate an offer in the field
of information technology with a B2B client. Finally, they will be able to work in teams so that they can
then be able to manage a sales team.
In general, students will learn about the various disciplines of management at a level
sufficient to interact effectively with all departments of the company and defend
their positions within the organization's decision-making bodies in a satisfactory manner.
Organization
Knowledge assessment
The information is updated annually on the IAE Montpellier website, under the "Scolarité" tab. See https://iae.umontpellier.fr
Special facilities
Some courses may be taken remotely in the event of an exceptional decision or event.
Open alternately
Type of contract | Apprenticeship contract, Professional training contract |
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https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/institut/calendriers-formation
Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Mandatory |
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Duration of the internship | https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/institut/calendrier-stages-et-missions |
M1: Minimum 3-month internship
M2: Minimum 5-month internship
Program
The Master's Degree in Information Technology Business Engineering (IATI) is organized into two years and four semesters, from S1 to S4.
The M1 consists of two semesters. The first semester covers a core curriculum of management studies, while the second semester allows students to begin specializing in Business Engineering in Information Technology.
Semesters 3 and 4 are completed in M2 at a pace adapted to academic requirements and business needs.
Between February and May, some of the second semester courses are held on campus in partnership with the Grande Ecole program at Montpellier Business School.
In order to enhance the international dimension and professional integration, part of the M2 program is taught in English. In addition, traditional exchanges or dual degree programs are encouraged at the M1 level.
Select a program
Master 1 - Business Engineer in Information Technology (IATI)
The Master's in Business Engineering in Information Technology (IATI) offers dual expertise combining information technology and business management. The aim of the program is to train business engineers specializing in the information technology (IT) sector.
This specialization meets a specific need among companies seeking high-level B2B sales representatives who are able to understand the issues facing client companies, negotiate with senior executives, and respond to calls for tenders.
Professional integration takes the form of a project and an internship that combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving in M1 and M2.
Master 2 - Business Engineer in Information Technology (IATI)
The Master's in Business Engineering in Information Technology (IATI) offers dual expertise combining information technology and business management. The aim of the program is to train business engineers specializing in the information technology (IT) sector.
This specialization meets a specific need among companies seeking high-level B2B sales representatives who are able to understand the issues facing client companies, negotiate with senior executives, and respond to calls for tenders.
Professional integration takes the form of a project and an internship that combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving in M1 and M2.
Admission
Admission requirements
The Master's in Information Technology Business Engineering (IATI) is organized into two years and four semesters, S1 to S4. The M1 consists of two semesters. The first corresponds to a core curriculum
for acquiring management knowledge, and the second semester allows students to begin specializing.
Semesters 3 and 4 are part of the M2. Between February and June, some of the second semester courses
are taught on campus in partnership with the Montpellier Business School Grande École program.
In order to enhance the international dimension and professional integration, some of the M2 courses
are taught in English.
Required profiles: managers or salespeople with IT skills (universities, business schools, etc.) and IT
s (engineering schools, Master's in IT, etc.).
Online application: https://iae.umontpellier.fr
Admission to M1: Students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Bac+3, 180 ECTS) and scientific,
technical, or tertiary profiles.
Admission to M2: Students with a Master's 1 degree or equivalent (Bac+4, 240 ECTS).
Registration procedures
See: https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/etudiant/inscriptions-administratives
Target audience
Required profile: manager with IT skills (universities, business schools, etc.) and IT background (engineering schools, Master's in Computer Science, etc.).
Students with scientific, technical, or tertiary profiles.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are updated annually on the IAE website: https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/etudiant/scolarite
Mandatory prerequisites
Access to M1:
Students with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Bac +3, 180 ECTS).
Access to M2:
Students with a Master's 1 degree or equivalent (Bac +4, 240 ECTS).