MSc In Purchasing and Supply Chain Management ancien
After the completion of the MSc in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management at ICD Business School, graduates will earn a Master of Science degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management delivered by ICD Business School and accredited by the CGE (Conférence des Grandes Ecoles) and an American Master of Science degree in Logistics & Supply Chain delivered by the American Business School of Paris.
A Unique MSc in Digital Business
- Focus on strong technical competencies & skills in global purchasing and supply chain management for the value creation
- An innovative approach in sustainable supply chain development of business in the world wide range (a focus in Europe, US, China and India)
- A mix of theory and practical learning experiences to put into practice the methods and tools taught through real business case study, company projects and visits in the related field
- The ICD atmosphere: experiential learning in smallsized groups, considerable social and multicultural awareness
Highlights
BUSINESS IMMERSION WEEK
The business immersion week is a unique opportunity to increase students’ knowledge and skills in purchasing and supply chain management field. Students will go on company visits, exchange with the professional experts and get involved in the real business case and projects. This week includes meetings with various types of leading companies applying efficient tools and methods in their supply chain management.
SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING BUSINESS CHALLENGE
The sustainable purchasing business challenge is focused on the sustainable business approach in the purchasing and supply chain management. After completing several modules which are related to corporate social responsibility and ecological purchasing and logistics, students will be involved in a real business environment and compete against each other by group in order to suggest an innovative and practical solution in response to one raised challenge provided by the company in partnership with the program.
Professional Development Support
Our corporate relations and career department helps students develop professional soft skills through a well-structured module “Start Me Up Career” and allows students and alumni to plan, manage and achieve their professional goals in partnerships with companies that seek out top talent in the purchasing and supply chain management field.
- Proactive corporate relation services
- Career Coaching workshops
- Enterprise Career Day
- Alumni network
Careers
and placement
The Master program in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management gives students a hands-on exposure to the professional world with a comprehensive skill set. Students are to be recruited by multinationals in almost every sector: Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Heavy Industry, Retail, Consulting, Logistics services and etc
Typical functions include:
- Category manager
- Sourcing manager
- Lead buyer
- Logistics manager
- Product purchasing
- Manager
- Purchasing / Supply chain manager
- Purchasing / Supply chain consultant
Program
Developing Fundamental and Advanced Skills In International Management
- Organizational behavior & Strategic leadership
- International Finance
- Intercultural Management & Negotiation
Managing Projects and Applying Innovation
- Project management
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Mastering Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Warehouse management
- International logistic (Ports Management)
- Mooc UCLouvain (Supply Chain Management: A decision-making framework)
Optimizing Purchasing and Supply Chain Performance
- Performance for Supply Chain (KPI)
- Lean supply chain (lean and Six Sigma)
- Sourcing and supplier performance
ADMISSION
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor-level undergraduate degree in any subject with a good grade point average
- - Work experience is not compulsory
- Fluency in English
Understanding new Challenges for Purchasing ans Supply Chain Management (CSR - Digital)
- Digitalization of the supply chain (SAP SCM)
- Sustainable supply chain and Green logistics
- Corporate social responsibility - Sulitest
- Serious Game (SCM)
Conducting Research Activities and Enhancing Writing Skills
- Research Methodology Workshops
- Dissertation Individual Supervision
Developing Personal ans Social Skills
- French language and culture
- Start Me Up Career (Soft Skills Development Programme)
- Professional development seminar
- Professional Thesis: writing and defence
- Business Immersion
MSC Dissertation & Internship : Presenting Results In Writing and in Oral Defense
- Masters Dissertation: Presenting results in writing and defense
- Internship 4 Months
Application
Submit the application file in English
- For french students : you must apply directly to ICD by contacting ICD Admissions Teams in Paris
- For international students : you must follow the "etudes en France" process with Campus France and apply directly to the ICD Admission Team to attend the admissions test. Our International team will help you to follow the process.
Mandatory documents :
- Completed application form
- CV
- Scanned copy of your passport / visa
- Highest degree certification and certificate of current studies
- Transcript of your current studies
- English language certificate (IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL ≥ 550 or equivalent)
Interview
- As soon as your application file is registered, you will receive an email from ICD in order to schedule an interview
Final decision
It takes up to 2 weeks following the interview for a decision to be made. An admission letter will be sent by email from ICD once the candidate is admitted. Applicants will be judged on their application file and their interview.
For applications, please contact us.