1-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management

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Purchasing and Supply Chain functions occupy a preponderant place in companies and many sectors are looking for expert profiles in these themes.

Audencia's expertise in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its network of sector professionals involved in the program will allow you to develop a global and transversal strategic vision of corporate purchasing and supplies.

Our teaching combines purchasing, global sourcing and supply chain strategies, while addressing current topics such as green logistics, big data, digital transformation, negotiation and commercial law.

The program is composed of a common core and a specialization of your choice:

  • The common core covers all the main elements of purchasing and supply chain management, such as strategic sourcing or global supply chains. Our unique approach combines purchasing and supply chain strategies, with contemporary topics such as supply chain finance, big data, digital transformation, negotiation ethics and international trade law, and personal development and management modules. leadership.
  • The CSR specialization explores and evaluates advanced concepts related to sustainability: supply chain risk and resilience, green logistics, circular economy and closed-loop supply chains, humanitarian supply chains and social purchasing.
  • The digital specialization focuses on the latest digital developments: e-procurement tools; critical assessment of data management from a responsible approach; artificial intelligence (AI), automation, big data.

  • The innovation specialization addresses the role of purchasing and supply chain functions in the sourcing and absorption of technological innovations. Learning about Open Innovation and design thinking will be useful in your collaborations with your stakeholders: suppliers, start-ups, technology-focused functions.
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Summary
  • Rhythm:
    Full time
  • Total duration:
    14 months maximum
  • Degree:
    Master of science - Grade Master, Visé BAC+5
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Format:
    In person
  • Campus:
    Audencia Atlantic Campus - Nantes
  • Start Date:
    2024-09-02
  • Number of places:
    30
  • VAE accessible:
    No
  • Entry level:
    BAC +4, BAC +5
  • Duration of internship / Work experience:
    4-6 months
  • Training schedule:
    The 1-year MSc program offers a total of 408 hours of training

Program Benefits

  • Choose a program updated with the latest developments in the field, a program balanced between purchasing and supply chain concepts.
  • Choose your CSR or Digital specialization to boost your career in these two key skills.
  • Benefit from personalized career guidance services and complete your internship anywhere in the world.
  • Build your reputation at an institution of excellence, benefit from triple accreditation, and gain Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) accreditation alongside your degree.
  • Develop your skills and international professional network on campus in Nantes, one of Europe's most liveable cities.

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1-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management

The Program

Purchasing and supply chain functions play a key role in organizations and many industries are looking for professionals in these areas. Audencia's expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its network of industry professionals involved in the program will enable you to develop a global and cross-functional strategic vision of corporate purchasing and supply.


2 possible tracks with 4 modules:
 

TRACK 1 - Sustainable and resilient PSCM :

  • Circular Supply Chains
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Supply chains for the energy transition
  • Risk and Supply Chain Resilience

 

TRACK 2 - Digital and Innovative PSCM

  • Business Integration, Enterprise Systems and Applications
  • AI applications and data analytics
  • Sourcing and Innovation Management
  • International Business Law and Ethics
     

List of courses

  • Responsible Supply Chain Strategy
  • Sales Planning, Demand and Operations
  • Digital Supply Chain Transformation
  • Distribution and Transportation Management
  • Sustainable Operations Management
  • Green Logistics Management
  • Purchasing Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • CSR and Global Sourcing
  • Supply Chain Finance
  • Circular Supply Chains (TRACK 1.1)
  • Responsible Sourcing (TRACK 1.2)
  • Supply Chains for the Energy Transition (TRACK 1.3)
  • Risk and Supply Chain Resilience (TRACK 1.4)
  • Business Integration, Enterprise Systems and Applications (TRACK 2.1)
  • Data Analytics and AI Applications (TRACK 2.2)
  • Purchasing and Innovation Management (TRACK 2.3)
  • International Business Law and Ethics (TRACK 2.4)
     

Target Skills

  • Developing strategies for the businesses and implementing an innovative, entrepreneurial approaches
  • Developing and implementeing marketing strategies (particularly based on user behavior)
  • Managing business activities and assessing the financial performance of businesses and the associated risks
  • Managing projects and teams in an international context
  • Managing energy and social change
  • Directing management activities in specific professional fields (Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Energy and Social Transition, Communication, etc.)

Pedagogical methods

The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.

Assessment Terms

Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation, Group work

Teaching methods

  • Theoretical Courses 
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Exercises
  • Group Projects
1-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Admission criteria

Eligibility requirements for the 1-year MSc programs:

Proficiency in English as demonstrated by one of the following:

TOEFL iBT 84, TOEIC 655, IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 110
English-taught undergraduate program
Native speaker

4-year undergraduate degree in any field

The 2-year MSc or Master in Management program is strongly recommended for applicants with a 3-year undergraduate degree.

Note that you can apply during the last year of your Bachelor’s studies.

International admission criteria

Students who have obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) a diploma outside French territory must contact the International Recruitment Service to apply through this admission route: international@audencia.com.

Admission period

Up to 3 weeks

Equivalences and Bridges

It is possible to transfer to a university or other business school (rare, but possible). Equivalencies are determined by the institutions to which you choose to apply.

Key dates

Admissions are open until June 2025, but may close early if class is full. Due to the limited number of seats available, candidates are strongly advised to apply before the Early Application deadline of January 31st, 2025.

Admission terms

Applications are accepted until June 2025 for the September intake or until the program is full. We encourage you to submit your application by the Early Application deadline of January 31, 2025.

To apply, please visit apply.audencia.com

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

  • CV and Cover Letter in English
  • Copies of undergraduate degree transcripts
  • High School Diploma
  • English language test results less than 2 years old (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
  • Copy of identification (passport or ID card)

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1-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management

School fees

19 400€

Financing terms

Thanks to our strong partnerships with public and private institutions, there are a number of scholarships available to international students,

Learn more about the scholarships offered by Audencia, as well as external funding options.

International financing terms

International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered.
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1-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Further studies

Once you've earned your diploma, and to add an extra hook to your career, we offer: The Agile Manager Certificate

Career Support

Are you looking for an internship? Do you need advice on your CV, cover letters or any other action to help you become more professional?

The Career & Corporate Relations Center teams can help. We are here to serve Audencia's students, graduates and recruiters, and develop tailor-made support packages for all Audencia programs.

Our goal is to help you develop your skills and enhance your employability, both in France and abroad.

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Job opportunities

By working in purchasing and logistics, you will bring a global vision to the management of a company's external resources, reduce the risks inherent in a company's operations and logistics, optimize supplier performance through the use of information technology, and commit your value chain to the CSR approach.

Some of the career profiles that students are destined for after graduation are:
  • Purchasing manager,
  • Operations manager,
  • Logistics manager,
  • Distribution manager,
  • Import/export manager,
  • Procurement manager,
  • Consultant in purchasing, logistics or operations,
  • Inventory control manager.

More than a school, a global network

When you join Audencia, you're not just joining a school, you're joining a large network of 37,000 alumni and 7,200 students, from a hundred different nationalities.

A dynamic network with its ambassadors who offer you numerous exchanges, discussions and meetings wherever you are in the world (internship, travel or expatriation).

Audencia Alumni, it's 200 communities and more than 250 events per year in France and internationally.

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1-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management

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Student Well-Being

Well-being @Audencia is a comprehensive service, designed to help you succeed in your personal, academic and professional life.

The entire scheme is based on values of caring. It is completely confidential.

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The Knowledge Hub

Throughout the year, the Knowledge Hub team welcomes, educates, and trains students in documentary research methodology, database consultation, bibliographic formatting, and plagiarism avoidance.

A team of 9 documentalists is available to students and teachers to assist students and teachers with their research.

In this way, each student can be received in individual appointments to be assisted in their research or to be trained in bibliographic reference management tools. Teachers also benefit from the support of the librarians for their teaching projects (identification of tools, enrichment of courses with bibliographic references).

Contact : knowledge-hub@audencia.com

Accessibility for the Disabled

In line with its three founding values - Innovation, Collaboration and Responsibility - Audencia's social policy places the fight against all forms of discrimination related to age, gender, origin, disability or any other personal characteristic at the heart of its policy and encourages the integration of learners regardless of these attributes.

In particular, Audencia is committed to meeting accessibility standards for people with disabilities in all our locations and to offering specially adapted training courses. For more information, please see our Disability Policy.

Contact us, in complete confidentiality, so that together we can find a personalized solution: disability@audencia.com