MSc Supply Chain & Purchasing Management
Audencia Business School
About this program
MSc Supply Chain & Purchasing Management
Supply chain and purchasing professionals with the right skills and expertise are in high demand. You need to source both locally and globally, apply the latest digital technologies, deal with increasing supply chain risks and ensure a sustainable supply chain. Become a multi-skilled international mover.
Created in 2009, this programe can launch your career in a thriving field with unlimited career prospects. Our unique approach brings togetherprocurement, global sourcing and supply chain strategies,while also covering contemporary topics such asgreen logistics, big data, digital transformation, negotiation and commercial law.
- Conduct exciting consulting projects with top corporations
- Attract top employers, enjoy personalised career services and complete an international internship
- Build your reputation at a triple-accredited, highly ranked institution that is also certified by IPSERA
- Live in the heart of beautiful Nantes, France, one of Europe's most liveable cities and a hub of business and innovation the ideal place to develop your skills
The MSCPM programe is accredited by the French accrediting body "Conférence des grandes écoles".
Admission requirements
Language
Program taught in English
Eligibility
- Proficiency in English
- 1-year MSc: 4-year bachelor's degree in business, science or engineering OR exceptionally a 4-year degree in another field with business experience or academic honours; 2-year MSc strongly recommended for those without a degree in business
- 2-year MSc: 3-year or 4-year degree in any field
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Program content
Supply chain and purchasing management fundamentals
Term 1 (September to January)
The first Term equips you with the key components of supply chain and purchasing management.
Supply Chain & Purchasing Fundamentals:
- Operations Management
- Purchasing Management
- Distribution & Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Negotiation
Business Context:
- Financial & Accounting Management
- International Business Management
- Digital Transformation & Technology
- Commercial Law
Soft Skills & Competences:
- Personal Effectiveness
Mastering contemprorary supply chain and purchsing management
Term 2 (February to July)
In the second Term, you will deepen your understanding of current themes such as sustainability and digital purchasing, and supply chain tools and applications. This will involve live company projects.
Supply Chain & Purchasing Projects:
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Consulting Project
Responsible Supply Chain & Purchasing Management:
- CSR & Global Sourcing
- Green Logistics & Circular Supply Chains
Digital & Technology Applications:
- Big Data & Analytics
- Supply Chain Digitalisation & Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Tools & Methods:
- Supply Chain Finance
- Advanced Procurement
- Research Methods
Soft Skills & Competences:
- Leadership/Managerial Posture
Internship, company mission or research project
Master's Dissertation
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the school website for more information.
Tuition
Tuition fees: €18,000 for 1 year, €25,000 for 2 years
Career paths
Industries
- Aeronautics
- Agribusiness
- Automotive
- Building
- Chemical
- Civil engineering
- Consulting
- Electronics
- Energy distribution
- Engineering
- Fashion
- Government
- Information systems
- Insurance
- Mechanical
- Metals
- Non-profit
- Professional services
- Retail
- Textile
- Transportation
Positions
Here are a few of the positions graduates are qualified to hold:
- Purchasing manager
- Buyer
- Demand planner
- Logistics Manager
- Logistics project manager
- Commodity procurement manager
- Supply chain manager
- Logistics performance manager
- Operations manager – logistics and warehousing
- Procurement consultant
- Category manager
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I loved the program. Lecturers were great, experienced and so updated with the ultimate trends. Additionally the fact school is putting all on their side to have a complete experience: infrastructure, international environment, support to move in, support to understand and embrace French culture, French lessons, extracurricular activities, etc. ...