MSc IT & Business

In collaboration with Kedge Business School, La Plateforme is launching its MSc IT & Business program, with 3 specializations: AI / Data, Web Engineering, System & Network Security, to provide a dual skill set combining technical expertise in IT with in-depth knowledge of marketing and business.

Next school year: September 2024

Tuition at 0€, places are limited!

Pre-register now and be notified as soon as the selection tests open.

Program produced in collaboration with

Duration
2 years,
1,200 h

Location
Marseille

Modality
60% school
40% alternation

Budget
Free for learners

Certification
MSc
Bac +5

An expert IT project manager's curriculum, reinforced by in-depth knowledge of marketing and business.

This two-year program offers a comprehensive and balanced training program, combining cutting-edge technical skills with marketing and business knowledge.

You'll be ready to take on the challenges of the IT industry while understanding business and strategic issues.

This dual-skilled course leads to a RNCP niv7 (BAC+5) professional qualification and a certificate from Kedge Business School.

Objectives of the training

➔ 1. Acquire advanced technical expertise in your chosen field (50% of content).
➔ 2. Develop IT management and management skills (25% of content).
➔ 3. Understand the challenges of business creation, management and development through business subjects (25% of content).
➔ 4. Prepare students for positions of responsibility in the IT field, as well as for entrepreneurship.

PREREQUISITES / PROFILE

  • Open to holders of a BAC+3 or level 6 qualification (Bachelor's degree, BUT, etc.).
  • Suitable for enlightened self-starters with significant IT experience 
  • Also suitable for technical profiles interested in entrepreneurship.
  • A passion for new technologies, an analytical mind and a curiosity for the business world are appreciated qualities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

➔ After an IT bachelor's degree at La Plateforme in the chosen specialization.

➔ Direct access possible after an interview, and completion of a test designed to determine your skill level and the match between your profile and the school's pedagogical model

PROGRAM

A/ IT expertise - 600 h

The program is delivered entirely by La Plateforme staff, and differs according to the specialization chosen.

A-1/ Web engineering

→ Project architecture (choice of stack, cloud, monitoring tools, etc.)

→ Mastery of various frameworks (Angular, Vue.js, React)

→ Web data analysis (Analytics, Piwik, etc.)

→ Advanced UX and UI (typography, colors, composition)

→ Site optimization (PageSpeed insights, WebPageTest)

→ Reliability management (unit tests, system tests, acceptance tests)

→ Introduction to augmented reality (AR.js, A-Frame)

→ Use of advanced microservices (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)

Career options: Lead Dev, Web Project Manager, Web Marketing Manager, E-commerce Manager, Web Project Manager, Traffic Acquisition / SEO Manager.

A-2/ Artificial intelligence & Data
→ Using scientific computing

→ Development of complex algorithms

→ Notions of ethics and interpretability

→ Machine Learning and Deep Learning solutions

NLP (Natural Language Processing) algorithms

Computer Vision and OCR algorithms

Career options: Artificial Intelligence Project Manager, AI Team Manager, Machine Learning/Deep Learning Project Manager.

A-3/ System & Network Security

→ IT security prevention, training and awareness-raising

→ Performing audits

→ Architectural advice and recommendations

→ Hybrid architecture deployment

Ethical Hacking and Pentesting

Career options: Cybersecurity consultant, Security architect, Cybersecurity analyst.

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B/ IT MANAGEMENT - 350h

Module taught entirely by La Plateforme's teaching teams

IT Management
→ Project management (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Gantt...)

→ Specifications and document management

→ Team management and follow-up

→ Data law and personal data protection

→ Preparation for certifications (AWS, CISCO, Google, Framework)

→ IT culture (systems, virtualization, containers, blockchain, etc.)

C/ BUSINESS - 240h

Module provided by Kedge Business School. Travel to the school's premises may be required.
Business, Marketing & Finance
→ Fundamental marketing (strategy, product policy, challenges)

→ Analysis and visual communication

→ Sustainable development in the digital sector

→ Negotiation and business management (finance, law, strategic management)

This unique collaboration has enabled us to create a Master of Science perfectly combining the technical skills of La Plateforme and the academic excellence of Kedge. By combining these two strengths, we offer a comprehensive and diversified training program that prepares our students to excel in the world of IT while mastering the challenges of marketing and business.

This association between La Plateforme and Kedge is also a pledge of our dynamism and commitment to the Marseille region, strengthening our impact on the local ecosystem.

The advantages of the Platform

La Plateforme is a digital and new technologies school co-founded with the Top 20 Club, which brings together the major companies of the Aix-Marseille metropolitan area. Our objective: to provide excellent training accessible to all, supported by innovative teaching methods and a constant concern for employability.

An active pedagogy

La Plateforme's unique pedagogical model adapts to each profile. It is active and inductive, project-oriented and learner-centered.

Expert speakers

Trainers and lecturers are selected from among qualified professionals still in activity. Experienced in the latest techniques and business needs.

Excellence at no cost

Tuition is free for the learner without compromising the quality of the training. Each year, La Plateforme certifies 90% of its learners.

A network of companies

Since its inception, La Plateforme has surrounded itself with a large network of partner companies, facilitating access to apprenticeship and employment.

Sofiane, 2nd year

"The best thing about the Platform is the diversity of the students, we learn from each other, we work in groups, and we are completely trusted."

Any questions?

How much does it cost?

Tuition fees are completely free
for learners. During your work-study period you will be paid by the company.

Is my employability guaranteed?

The Platform provides training in the most sought-after professions today.
within companies, opportunities are numerous and the work-study program will provide you with a first professional experience in the job title you have chosen.

Will I get help to find a work-study program?

The Platform is supported by a network of partner companies. We make sure to facilitate contact between our students and companies in the region and elsewhere.

How is the selection made?

It is accessible without prejudice of level or resources and totally free for the learner. There are no age requirements. After submitting your application, you will have to take a test, which will guide you to the stage of training that suits you best. Computer knowledge is not essential to the selection process, but maturity, willingness to learn, and a sense of collegiality are the most important factors in the selection process.