Master’s Years 1 & 2 Distribution Management (MDD)

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The Master’s degree in Distribution Management (MDD) trains industry experts through in-company learning. Combining theory and practice, this university program prepares students for the strategic and operational challenges of the retail sector.

Why choose Montpellier Management?

A wide range of training courses, with around fifty courses ranging from license to doctorate and leading to state diplomas.
Student support systems, including tutoring sessions, tutorials and access to online resources.
Dynamic professional integration thanks to multiple initiatives: expert interventions, internships, work-study programs, ResUM network, etc.
Research of excellence focused on businesses: 90 teacher-researchers, 5 research teams and 11 chairs.
A strong international dimension with more than 65 destinations spread across more than 25 countries.

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Location

Campus Richter, Montpellier
ECTS credits

300 crédits

Who is this for?

The Master’s program MDD is ideal for individuals who wish to specialize in management within the retail sector. This program equips students with skills in management, e-commerce, financial control, project management and digital marketing, enabling them to manage a store, a drive-through, a division or any management role within retail platforms or at corporate headquarters.

Application requirements

The Master 1 & 2 Distribution Management (MDD) is one of the master’s degrees in the field of Management and Strategy (mention Management). Students can join this program in the first or second year.

The Master 1 is open to students with a three-year degree (European Bachelor’s degree in management, economics, business or an equivalent qualification) and who have earned 180 ECTS credits. The selection is made following an interview with a panel consisting of teachers and professionals from the retail sector.

The Master 2 is open to:

students who have completed the Distribution Management (MDD) from Montpellier Management (without an application or interview)
students who have completed a Master 1 degree or who have earned 240 ECTS credits from a Master 1 program in management, economics, business

Candidates are pre-selected based on their application files, taking into account their academic credentials and academic or professional background. Final selection is made following an interview with a panel consisting of teachers and professionals from the retail sector.

Foreign students who are not members of the European Union and do not have a French degree must first submit an application to CAMPUS France.

Applications will only be reviewed once this formality has been completed.

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Duration and rythm

The master’s program lasts two years, from M1 to M2. Students can enter the master’s program in the first or second year.

Each year of the program (M1 and M2) spans a full academic year, from September to September. The program is offered as an apprenticeship or as continuing education. It is structured with one week of classes followed by three weeks of work experience. The weeks of classes consist of intensive seminars led by professionals and teachers from MOMA. During the internships, the tasks assigned to students are progressively more challenging.

Objectives

The Master Distribution Management (MDD) equips students with the key skills needed in the industry. They learn to analyze their organization’s positioning in a competitive market, manage stakeholder relationships and understand customer expectations.

The program also covers location strategies, merchandising and management control, including cost and margin optimization. Employee management and work organization are also central to the curriculum.

Finally, students develop their managerial autonomy, adaptability and a responsible approach to management and sustainable development, essential qualities for future leaders in the sector.