ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Institute of Business Administration (IAE)
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The Information Systems and Management Control (SICG) program aims to train students for careers as management controllers. Professional integration is achieved through several assignments/internships in companies throughout the two years, 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 practical applications on ERP (SAP) and Business Intelligence software (Business Object, Power BI, QlikSense).
Graduates with a Master's degree in Information Systems and Management Control will have the expertise needed to design and run Management Control Systems.
The M1 consists of two semesters. The first semester is a core curriculum shared with the other IAE programs. The specialization in SICG takes place in the second semester.
The M2 is a work-study program, with a schedule adapted to academic requirements and business needs.
Objectives
Upon completion of this Master's program, students will be qualified for senior management positions responsible for designing and implementing management control systems in all types of organizations: for-profit/non-profit, small/medium/large enterprises, industrial/commercial/service, and public/private.
The program focuses on both the management aspect of the profession (steering) and the information systems aspect, with practical applications using ERP (SAP) and Business Intelligence software (PowerBI, Qliksense, Business Object).
Graduates with a Master's degree in Information Systems and Management Control will have the expertise needed to design and implement Management Control Systems.
Know-how and skills
Expertise:
- Development and implementation of management and monitoring tools, reporting - Process management - Cost breakdown and calculation - Budget design, monitoring, and variance analysis
- Proficiency in the use of information systems: spreadsheets, databases, ERP - Data analysis
- Knowledge of the company's business lines/operations - Good command of English. Professional skills: Interpersonal skills (ability to communicate with different types of people)
-Availability and strong work ethic
-Organizational, planning, anticipation, and responsiveness skills
-Self-learning skills (regular changes in technologies and standards)
-Ability to synthesize information
-Curiosity and critical thinking
-Persuasiveness, ability to express one's point of view.
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 |
Program
Select a program
Master 1 - Information Systems and Management Control (SICG)
The Information Systems and Management Control (SICG) program aims to train students for careers as management controllers. Professional integration is achieved through several assignments/internships in companies throughout the two years, 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 practical applications using ERP (SAP) and Business Intelligence software (Qlikview, Business Object, SAP Predictive Analysis).
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) program aims to train students for careers as management controllers. Professional integration is achieved through several assignments/internships in companies throughout the two years, 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 practical applications using ERP (SAP) and Business Intelligence software (Qlikview, Business Object, SAP Predictive Analysis).
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 M1: The first semester of M1 is a core curriculum shared with other IAE programs, accounting for 5 out of the 6 EU
s for the semester. Specialization in SICG takes place 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 school).
https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/formations/m1-systeme-information-et-controle-gestion
Admission to M2: Both semesters of the M2 are specific to the program. Students with a Master's degree
's 1 (Bac +4) in management, business school or engineering school (with prerequisites in accounting/
finance), holders of 240 ECTS.
For M1 and M2, recruitment takes place in two stages:
ĵ Eligibility: selection based on application
ĵ Eligibility: written tests (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
Access in M1:
Students with backgrounds in management, science, or technology.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are updated annually on the IAE website:
https://iae.umontpellier.fr/fr/etudiant/scolarite
Mandatory prerequisites
Access in M1:
Students who have earned 180 ECTS credits, corresponding to three years of higher education (Bac+3, Bachelor's degree, business schools).
Access to M2:
Students with a Master 1 (bac +4) in management, business school
, or engineering school (with prerequisites in accounting/finance), holders of 240 ECTS.