MSc in International Supply Chain Management and Purchasing
Paris, France
MSc
DURATION
1 up to
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,950 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The MSc in International Supply Chain Management and Purchasing is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in procurement and supply chain management. The program focuses on key areas, including logistics, operations management, and strategic sourcing. Students will develop critical skills to navigate and manage supply chains effectively. This course typically lasts for one year full-time or two years part-time.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, such as supply chain manager, procurement consultant, or logistics analyst. They may find opportunities in diverse sectors, including manufacturing, retail, and consultancy, where their expertise in international procurement and supply chain management is highly valued.
An MSc in Purchasing and Supply Chain management is particularly relevant in today’s business context for several reasons and our program addresses each one of them:
- Globalization: With the increasing globalization of markets, businesses must manage complex supply chains that span multiple countries and continents. Our program provides the knowledge and skills needed to navigate these challenges.
- Cost optimization: Companies are under constant pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Our courses will teach you how to identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate better prices with suppliers, and manage inventory effectively.
- Technology advancements: Technology is rapidly changing the way businesses manage their supply chains. You will be provided with knowledge of the latest tools and technologies, such as automation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, that are transforming the field.
- Sustainability: Businesses are increasingly concerned with sustainability and social responsibility. Students learn sustainable procurement practices and how to manage supply chains in a socially responsible manner.
- Competitive advantage: Effective supply chain management can provide a significant competitive advantage for businesses. In our courses you will learn how to optimize supply chains to improve customer satisfaction, increase efficiency, and reduce costs, leading to a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Program Highlights
- Practical experiences and workshops, internship placements, company visits, and the internationally known business game the Fresh Connection developed at MIT constitute the core elements of the program pedagogy.
- The graduates from this MSc are able to explore careers in all different sectors from management consulting to hospitality as well as international transport, aviation industry, or the fashion industry.
- An international environment on the campus with students from 80 nationalities
Recognized for Pedagogical and Academic Quality
- Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) accredited
- QS stars: 4 stars rated
- EFMD accredited
- Member of UGEI
- Distinguished with the label Bienvenue en France for the quality of welcome offered to international students •
- Member of the ERASMUS/ Socrates program of the European Commission
Professional Skills
- Supply Chain Strategy and Carbon Footprint
- Procurement and Purchasing Management
- Supply Chain Auditing, Risk Management and Sustainability
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Digital Transformation
- Forecasting & IT
- International Value Chains
- International Negotiation
Soft Skills
- Soft skills development & assessment
- Soft skills re-enforcement
- International employment checklist
- Behaving Ethically, Promoting sustainability & Fostering an inclusive environment
- Leadership and Team development
Language Skills
- Communicating in Today’s Business World
- Optional: an additional foreign language
Professional Skills
- To learn purchasing and negotiation techniques
- To develop a strategic management of flows within a digital environment
- To anticipate, plan, optimize, and manage supplies, transportation, inventory, and sales
- To manage information systems, quality control, and optimize the project plan
- To analyze risks and costs
- To understand and control the strategic impacts of supply chain operations
- To address eco-logistics and sustainable development issues.
Soft Skills
In order to develop managerial skills in a corporate environment and enhance employability, the Leadership and Development of Soft Skills program provides personalized coaching and support. Students are accompanied using an approach that promotes sustainable human development.
A soft skills referential has been elaborated based on the expectations of international organizations.
Students follow a program in several phases:
- Self-evaluation
- Coaching to improve specific skills
- Review and formulation of a personal development plan.
- Logistics Controller
- Demand Planner
- Supply Chain Director
- Warehouse Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Buyer
- Quality Coordinator
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- Logistics Consultant
- Digital transformation Consultant
- Sourcing Purchaser