2-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

Audencia's 2-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management develops a comprehensive understanding of purchasing and supply chain management. The program emphasizes global and cross-functional strategic vision, combining purchasing and supply chain strategies with contemporary topics such as supply chain finance, big data, digital transformation, and CSR. Students choose from specializations in CSR, Digital, or Innovation. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field, with a strong emphasis on CSR and current industry trends.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The 2-Year MSc in Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Audencia aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of purchasing and supply chain management. The program emphasizes a global and cross-functional strategic vision, combining purchasing and supply chain strategies with contemporary topics such as supply chain finance, big data, digital transformation, negotiation ethics, and international trade law. It includes a common core covering key elements of purchasing and supply chain management (strategic sourcing, global supply chains) and a specialization track. Students choose from CSR (exploring sustainability concepts like supply chain risk, green logistics, circular economy, and humanitarian supply chains), digital (focusing on e-procurement, data management, AI, and automation), or innovation (addressing the role of purchasing and supply chain in sourcing and absorbing technological innovations). The program is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field, with a strong emphasis on CSR and current industry trends.

Outline:

The program consists of a common core and a chosen specialization.

Common Core:

Covers fundamental elements of purchasing and supply chain management, including strategic sourcing and global supply chains. It also integrates contemporary topics like supply chain finance, big data, digital transformation, negotiation ethics, international trade law, and personal and leadership development modules.

Specializations:

• CSR: Explores advanced sustainability concepts: supply chain risk and resilience, green logistics, circular economy, closed-loop supply chains, humanitarian supply chains, and social purchasing.
• Digital: Focuses on digital developments: e-procurement tools, data management from a responsible perspective, AI, automation, and big data.
• Innovation: Addresses the role of purchasing and supply chain functions in sourcing and absorbing technological innovations, including Open Innovation and design thinking.

First Year (Nantes):

Includes compulsory courses in advanced management (financial analysis, management control, strategic management, entrepreneurial project, business simulation, customer experience, international project financing, team leadership, cybersecurity, and a foreign language), and GAIA courses (ecological and social transition management). GAIA courses cover ecology, biodiversity, climate science, geopolitical strategies, impact finance, nature-inspired innovation, ethical challenges, sustainable business consulting projects, research methods, and a foreign language.

Course List (includes both common core and specialization modules):

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).

Internship/Work Experience:

A 4-6 month internship in France or abroad is required, providing practical experience and professional development.

Master's Thesis:

An in-depth study of a chosen topic related to the MSc, combining theoretical and practical elements.

Assessment:

The program uses continuous monitoring, written exams, a final dissertation, and group work for assessment.

Teaching:

The program uses a mix of theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning), including 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 (purchasing, logistics, or operations), and inventory control manager. The program aims to equip students with a global vision of managing external resources, risk reduction, supplier performance optimization, and integrating CSR into the value chain.

Other:

The program is full-time, lasts 26 months maximum, leads to a Master of Science degree (Grade Master, Visé BAC+5), is taught in English, and is offered at the Audencia Atlantic Campus in Nantes. The program has a limited number of places (30). It offers personalized career guidance and the opportunity to complete an internship anywhere in the world. Graduates receive Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) accreditation alongside their degree. The program is updated with the latest developments in the field and offers a choice of CSR or Digital specialization. Audencia provides career support services, including assistance with CVs, cover letters, and job searching. Graduates also benefit from Audencia's extensive alumni network. The program offers a post-graduation Agile Manager Certificate. Audencia is committed to accessibility for students with disabilities.