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Core subjects

Last update: 09-16-2009

The objective of the academic programme developed by ESC Montpellier is to provide students with methodological and professional knowledge necessary for a ‘universally-skilled manager’ : business, finance, management, organisations and strategy, marketing, law, economy, information systems and new technologies, IT, accounting and management control.

The content of these subjects varies according to the level of knowledge as well as changes affecting the economy, corporations and markets.

3rd year Undergraduate study (1st year ESC)

Acquiring the knowledge and basic principles of commerce and management

  • General and financial accounting
  • Management accounting
  • Advanced accounting
  • Quantitative management techniques
  • Financial analysis
  • Business law
  • Labour law
  • Corporate taxation
  • Introduction to management and project management
  • Basics of marketing and market analysis
  • Marketing mix and marketing decisions
  • Sales techniques
  • Statistics
  • Financial mathematics
  • Managerial IT skills
  • Research methods
  • Economic geography
  • English/other languages : management courses in a foreign language

4th year Undergraduate study (2nd year ESC)

Year abroad : study at a partner University and E-study courses

During the year abroad, students attend courses at the host Business School and follow certain E-learning programmes which are particular to ESC Montpellier :

  • Management control
  • Finance
  • E-business
  • Process management
  • IT system management

An Internet platform allows students to access their course material on-line, consult their lecturers and participate in virtual forums.

Graduate (3rd year ESC)

Strategic decision making

  • Strategic marketing
  • Strategic financing
  • Personnel management
  • Strategic management
  • Project presentation (oral or written)
  • Operational management
  • Sales techniques

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