ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Institute of Business Administration (IAE)
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The aim of the Information Systems and Management Control (ISMC) program is to train students to become management controllers. Professional integration takes the form of several in-company assignments/internships over the course of two years, enabling students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving.
The course focuses both on the management dimension of the profession (steering) and on the information systems dimension, with practical experience on ERP systems (SAP) and Business Intelligence software (Business Object, Power BI, QlikSense).
Graduates of the Master in Information Systems and Management Control will have the necessary expertise to design and run Management Control Systems.
The M1 is divided into two semesters. The first semester is a common core with the other IAE courses. Specialization in SICG takes place in the second semester.
The M2 is a sandwich course, with a timetable adapted to academic and business requirements.
Objectives
On completion of this Master's degree, students will be promoted to high-level management positions in charge of designing and running management control systems in all types of organizations:
market/non-market, small/medium/large enterprise, industrial/commercial/services, or public/private.
The training focuses on both the business management dimension (steering) and the information systems dimension, with hands-on experience of ERP (SAP) and Business Intelligence software (PowerBI, Qliksense, Business Object).
The holder of a Master's degree in Information Systems and Management Control will have the necessary expertise to design and run Management Control Systems.
Know-how and skills
Know-how:
-Development and implementation of management and monitoring tools, reporting -Process management -Cost breakdowns and calculations -Budget design, monitoring and variance analysis
-Skills in the use of information systems: spreadsheets, databases, ERP -Data analysis
-Knowledge of the company's businesses/functioning -Good command of English.Professional skills: Good interpersonal skills (ability to communicate with different types of people)
-Availability and strong work capacity
-Organization, planning, anticipation and responsiveness skills
-Self-training skills (regular changes in technologies and standards)
-Synthesis skills
-Curiosity and critical thinking skills
-Persuasiveness, ability to make one's point of view heard.
Organization
Knowledge control
The information is updated every year on the IAE Montpellier website, Education tab cf https://iae.umontpellier.fr
Special arrangements
Some courses can be taken by distance learning in the event of an exceptional event or decision.
Open in alternation
Type of contract | Apprenticeship contract, Professionalization contract |
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https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/institut/calendriers-formation
Internships, tutored projects
Internship | Mandatory |
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Duration of the course | https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/institut/calendrier-stages-et-missions |
Program
Select a program
Master 1 - Information Systems and Management Control (SICG)
The Information Systems and Management Control (ISMC) program aims to train students to become management controllers. Professional integration is achieved through several missions/internships in companies throughout the two years, allowing students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem solving.
The training is both focused on the management dimension of the profession (steering) and on the information systems dimension, with practical experience on ERP (SAP) and Business Intelligence software (Qlikview, Business Object, SAP Predictive Analysis).
The holder of a Master's degree in Information Systems and Management Control will have the necessary expertise to design and run Management Control Systems.
Master 2 - Information Systems and Management Control (SICG)
The Information Systems and Management Control (ISMC) program aims to train students to become management controllers. Professional integration is achieved through several missions/internships in companies throughout the two years, allowing students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem solving.
The training is both focused on the management dimension of the profession (steering) and on the information systems dimension, with practical experience on ERP (SAP) and Business Intelligence software (Qlikview, Business Object, SAP Predictive Analysis).
The holder of a Master's degree in Information Systems and Management Control will have the necessary expertise to design and run Management Control Systems.
Admission
Conditions of access
Access to M1: The first semester of M1 is a common core with the other courses of the IAE for 5
UE on the 6 UE of the semester. The specialization in SICG is done in the second semester.
Students with management, science or technical profiles, holders of 180 ECTS, corresponding to three years
of higher education (Bac + 3, Licence, business schools).
https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/formations/m1-systeme-information-et-controle-gestion
Access in M2: The two semesters of M2 are specific to the course. Students holding a Master's degree
1 (Bac +4) in management, business school or engineering school (with prerequisites in accounting/
finance), holders of 240 ECTS.
For the M1 and M2, recruitment is done in two stages:
ĵ Eligibility: selections based on application file
ĵ Eligibility: written tests (dissertation and/or case study) + individual interview
ĵ https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/formations/m2-systeme-information-et-controle-gestion
How to register
cf : https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/etudiant/inscriptions-administratives
Target audience
Access to M1:
Students with a management, science or technical background.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are updated every year on the IAE website:
https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/etudiant/scolarite
Necessary pre-requisites
Access in M1 :
Students with 180 ECTS, corresponding to three years of higher education (Bac+3, Licence, business schools).
Access to M2:
Students with a Master 1 (bac +4) in management, business school
or engineering school (with pre-requisites in accounting/finance), holding 240 ECTS.
And then
Further studies
The student has the possibility of continuing his studies with a doctorate in management sciences.
Professional integration
- Management controller in all types of organizations, in ERP or non-ERP environment
- Administrative and Financial Director of organizations...