ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
Institute of Business Administration (IAE)
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The Information Systems and Management Control (SICG) track is designed to train students for careers as management controllers. Professional integration is achieved through several assignments and internships at companies throughout the two-year program, allowing students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving.
The program focuses on both the management aspect of the profession (steering) and the information systems aspect, with hands-on experience using ERP systems (SAP) and business intelligence software (BusinessObjects, Power BI, QlikSense).
Graduates of the Master’s in Information Systems and Management Control will have the expertise needed to design and implement Management Control Systems.
The first year (M1) consists of two semesters. The first semester is a core curriculum shared with the other programs at the IAE. Specialization in Management Control Systems (SICG) takes place in the second semester.
The M2 is completed through a work-study program, with a schedule adapted to both academic requirements and corporate needs.
Objectives
Upon completion of this master’s program, students will be qualified for senior management positions responsible for designing and overseeing management control systems in all types of organizations:
—for-profit and nonprofit, small, medium, and large enterprises, industrial, commercial, and service-sector organizations, as well as public and private entities.
The program focuses on both the management aspect of the profession (steering) and the information systems aspect, with hands-on exercises using ERP (SAP) and business intelligence software (PowerBI, QlikSense, BusinessObjects).
Graduates with a Master’s degree in Information Systems and Management Control will have the expertise needed to design and implement management control systems.
Expertise and Skills
Expertise:
- Development and implementation of management and monitoring tools, reporting - Process management - Cost breakdown and calculations - Budget design, monitoring, and variance analysis
- Proficiency in using information systems: spreadsheets, databases, ERP - Data analysis
- Knowledge of business lines and company operations - Good command of English. Professional Skills: Strong interpersonal skills (ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders)
-Availability and strong work ethic
-Ability to organize, plan, anticipate, and respond quickly
-Ability to learn independently (given the constant evolution of technologies and standards)
-Ability to synthesize information
-Curiosity and critical thinking
-Persuasiveness; ability to effectively convey one’s point of view.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
The information is updated annually on the IAE Montpellier website, under the "Academics" tab; see https://iae.umontpellier.fr
Special Features
Some courses may be offered remotely in the event of an exceptional decision or circumstance.
Open on an alternating basis
Contract Type | Apprenticeship Contract, Professional Training Contract |
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https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/institut/calendriers-formation
Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Required |
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Duration of the internship | https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/institut/calendrier-stages-et-missions |
Program
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Master's Degree, Year 1 - Information Systems and Management Control (SICG)
The Information Systems and Management Control (SICG) track is designed to train students for careers as management controllers. Professional integration is achieved through several assignments and internships at companies throughout the two-year program, allowing students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving.
The program focuses on both the management aspect of the profession (steering) and the information systems aspect, with hands-on training using ERP systems (SAP) and business intelligence software (QlikView, BusinessObjects, SAP Predictive Analytics).
Graduates with a Master’s degree in Information Systems and Management Control will have the expertise needed to design and implement management control systems.
Master 2 - Information Systems and Management Control (SICG)
The Information Systems and Management Control (SICG) track is designed to train students for careers as management controllers. Professional integration is achieved through several assignments and internships at companies throughout the two-year program, allowing students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving.
The program focuses on both the management aspect of the profession (steering) and the information systems aspect, with hands-on training using ERP systems (SAP) and business intelligence software (QlikView, BusinessObjects, SAP Predictive Analytics).
Graduates with a Master’s degree in Information Systems and Management Control will have the expertise needed to design and implement management control systems.
Admission
Admission Requirements
Admission to the M1: The first semester of the M1 consists of a core curriculum shared with the other IAE programs, comprising 5,
s out of the 6 course units (UE) for the semester. Specialization in SICG begins in the second semester.
Students with backgrounds in management, science, or technology who have earned 180 ECTS credits, corresponding to three years
of higher education (Bac + 3, Bachelor’s degree, business schools).
https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/formations/m1-systeme-information-et-controle-gestion
Admission to the M2: Both semesters of the M2 are specific to the track. Students holding a Master’
. 1 (Bac +4) in management, from a business school or engineering school (with prerequisites in accounting/
finance), who have earned 240 ECTS credits.
For the M1 and M2 programs, the admissions process consists of two stages:
ĵ Eligibility: application review
ĵ Eligibility: written exams (essay and/or case study) + individual interview
ĵ https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/formations/m2-systeme-information-et-controle-gestion
Registration Procedures
See: https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/etudiant/inscriptions-administratives
Target Audience
Admission to the M1 program:
Students majoring in business, science, or engineering.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are updated annually on the IAE website:
https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/etudiant/scolarite
Mandatory Prerequisites
Directions by M1:
Students who have earned 180 ECTS credits, equivalent to three years of higher education (Bac+3, Bachelor’s degree, business schools).
Admission to the M2 program:
Students who have completed a Master 1 (bac +4) in business administration, business school
, or engineering school (with prerequisites in accounting/finance), and who have earned 240 ECTS credits.