Specialization
Gestion des PME
Location
Lyon, France | Remote | Hybride
Language
French
Pedagogical methods
Theoretical courses, tutorials
and practical work
Case studies and professional
scenarios
Individual and group projects
Target group
Students - people seeking employment - employees and professionals in the sector
Level
6 EQF (European Qualifications Framework)
Crédits
180 ECTS
Sessions
Fall (October)
Admission requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (start in 1st year)
Course Structure
I Full-time or work-study

Aperçu du programme
The BTS in SME Management is a two-year technical and professional program aimed at training versatile professionals capable of assisting in the overall management of a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). The program covers administrative, financial, commercial, and human resources tasks while developing strong relational, organizational, and digital skills.
This qualification prepares students to be a right-hand support to the manager or department head by taking on a variety of responsibilities that contribute to the company’s smooth and efficient operation.
Opportunités de carrière
Graduates of the BTS in SME Management can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the management of small and medium-sized businesses or take on roles that require entrepreneurial skills. Possible career paths include:
- SME Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Financial Manager for SMEs
- Human Resources Manager
- Project Manager
- Entrepreneur or Startup Founder
- Administrative Director
- Business Consultant for SMEs
- Sales Manager
- Customer Relationship Manager
Résultats d'apprentissage du programme
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Manage administrative activities such as scheduling, communication, and internal coordination.
- Assist in accounting and financial monitoring (invoicing, budgets, payments).
- Support human resources tasks such as recruitment, payroll, and training coordination.
- Handle client and supplier relationships with professionalism and efficiency.
- Analyze business activity and support decision-making processes.
- Organize meetings, business trips, and corporate events.
- Use business software (ERP, accounting, CRM, office suites) effectively.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in both oral and written formats.
- Apply business law and compliance principles in administrative tasks.
- Work independently and collaboratively within a small business environment.
Programmes :
Year 1 – Operational Support and Administrative Foundations
- Business Communication
Internal/external communication, report writing, digital communication. - Customer and Supplier Relations Management
Sales support, order processing, customer service, and complaints handling. - Business Economics and Legal Environment
Legal obligations of SMEs, contracts, labor law, company structures. - Financial and Administrative Management
Accounting basics, budgeting, cash flow monitoring, invoice and payment tracking. - Information Systems and Digital Tools
Office software, ERP systems, collaborative tools, data security. - Human Resources Support
Recruitment process, employee integration, HR documentation. - Professional English for Business
Business vocabulary, customer communication, writing emails and reports. - Workplace Internship (6 to 8 weeks)
Immersive professional experience in an SME setting.
Year 2 – Strategic Support and Business Development
- Strategic Monitoring and Business Intelligence
Market trends, competitive intelligence, digital tools for data analysis. - Project and Event Management
Planning and organizing business events, coordinating resources. - Advanced Human Resources Administration
Payroll, training plans, employee engagement, HR compliance. - Financial Decision Support
Cost analysis, performance indicators, financial dashboards. - Legal Risk Management in SMEs
Handling disputes, compliance with legal procedures and reporting. - Commercial Development and Digital Tools
CRM, online sales, digital prospecting, customer satisfaction. - Capstone Project + Final Internship (6 to 8 weeks)
Real-world project in SME management or extended internship in a company.