1-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

The 1-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Audencia equips graduates with advanced skills in purchasing, supply chain management, and CSR. With two specialization tracks in CSR and Digital, students gain expertise in sustainability, digital transformation, and business strategy. The program fosters personal and leadership development and boasts a high employment rate with an average annual salary of €45,000 and accelerated career advancement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The 1-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Audencia aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of purchasing and supply chain management. The program emphasizes a global and cross-functional strategic vision, incorporating Audencia's expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It combines purchasing, global sourcing, and supply chain strategies with contemporary topics such as supply chain finance, big data, digital transformation, negotiation ethics, international trade law, and personal and leadership development. The program offers two specialization tracks: CSR and Digital, allowing students to boost their career prospects in these key areas. The program boasts a high satisfaction rate (82%), an average annual salary of €45,000, and an average promotion age of 26. The program is designed to equip graduates with the skills to develop and implement innovative business strategies, manage business activities and financial performance, manage projects and teams internationally, manage energy and social change, and direct management activities in various professional fields.

Outline:

The program consists of a common core covering the main elements of purchasing and supply chain management, including strategic sourcing and global supply chains. Students then choose one of two specializations:

• CSR Specialization: This track explores advanced concepts related to sustainability, including supply chain risk and resilience, green logistics, the circular economy, closed-loop supply chains, humanitarian supply chains, and social purchasing.
Specific modules within this track include: Circular Supply Chains, Responsible Sourcing, Supply Chains for the Energy Transition, and Risk and Supply Chain Resilience.
• Digital Specialization: This focuses on the latest digital developments, such as e-procurement tools, data management from a responsible approach, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and big data.
Modules within this track include: Business Integration, Enterprise Systems and Applications, AI applications and data analytics, and Sourcing and Innovation Management. In addition to the specialization tracks, the program includes modules covering: 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, International Business Law and Ethics. The program also includes a 4-6 month internship or work experience in France or abroad, and a Master's thesis.

Assessment:

The program utilizes continuous monitoring, written exams, a final dissertation, and group work as assessment methods.

Teaching:

The program employs a combination of theoretical and practical teaching methods, including face-to-face and distance learning, business simulations, case studies, and interactive lessons.

Careers:

Graduates are prepared for roles such as Purchasing Manager, Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Import/Export Manager, Procurement Manager, Consultant in purchasing, logistics or operations, and Inventory Control Manager. The program provides personalized career guidance services to assist students in their job search.

Other:

The program is a full-time, 14-month program taught in English at the Audencia Atlantic Campus in Nantes. It offers 408 hours of training and has a maximum of 30 places. The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and benefits from Audencia's triple accreditation. The program also offers a post-graduation Agile Manager Certificate. The program is not accessible via Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE).

Tuition fees: 19 400€