Master / International Supply Chain and Purchasing
Full-time study
ESDES Lyon Business School Supply chain manager program
International Supply Chain and Purchasing plays a vital role in today’s operations management.It is the only PGE program in France to get accreditation from CIPS the world leader in Procurement and Supply chain.
It provides students with immense opportunities to perform at the highest level of operations management within companies and organizations.
The program is then designed to help students develop skills and abilities in order to manage people, processes and technologies required by today’s supply chains and manage strategic business issues and the international market competitively.
The role of supply chain management and broadly speaking operations management has evolved in the international context and helped to have now a global understanding of the company or organization in its environment and consequently the mastering of the necessary information systems and processes that support the supply chains.
Studying at Master’s level allows you to choose your specialization path, to become an expert in your chosen field. The MasterClasses chosen each semester offer advanced teaching to strengthen this expertise and clarify your professional objectives.
The International Supply Chain and Purchasing specialization is full-time and 100% in English.
OBJECTIVES
Develop skills and abilities to manage people, processes and technologies
Thrive in complex and interconnected operational environments and systems
Source products worldwide
Understand and develop expertise in operations management, material sourcing
Identify the risks in supply chains
HIGHLIGHTS
Highly qualified faculty members, working for the largest international companies in the fields of the supply chain, warehousing, shipping or logistics
A dynamic network providing students with internships and job opportunities
Part of the teaching is common to all students of the ESDES Master in Management Program (Responsible Management, Data Management, Managing Cultural Diversity, Strategy: Choices and Implementation, Research Methodology, Business Strategy Game). Students also participate to masterclasses designed to broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding and analysis of the business world.
Specialized courses are introduced progressively each semester.
CIPS is the recognized global standard for procurement and supply. For students, it offers access to the world’s largest dedicated professional network.
The candidate must currently be finishing or have already completed their third year of a bachelor degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits).
After receiving the application, including supporting documents, the admissions board will review the complete file. Candidates will then be invited for a personal interview by Teams or Zoom.
After the interview, the final admission results will be communicated by email.
Applications are evaluated as follows:
Admission for Master’s degree
Weighting
Application form
10
English test
4
Interview
6
TOTAL
20
Native English speakers or candidates who have been studying in English for at least two years will be exempt from the English test requirement. In this case, applications are evaluated as follows:
Admission for Master’s degree
Weighting
Application form
10
Personal interview
10
TOTAL
20
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Documents required for your application:
Completed application form
Transcripts of your Higher Education studies
Transcripts of baccalaureate or equivalent high school diploma
Two academic and / or professional recommendation letters
Official English test results (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, CAMBRIDGE EasySPEAKing*…), native English speaking students are exempt.
Cover letter
Résumé / CV
Copy of passport (photograph page)
ID photo
Application fees: €50 (non-refundable).
*Easy Speaking: realize this official English exam with ESDES. If you wish to pass this test, (50€ fees), please inform us in your application form.
Early bird: international students from outside the EU, applicants for the 2024 start of the school year – annual preferential rate of 10% applicable subject to receipt of the completed registration file and registration fees paid before February 28.
A question about this process? Please contact: join@esdes.fr
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Benefits of this course
Unique Master program CIPS accredited in France. CIPS is the recognized global standard for procurement and supply. For students, it offers access to the world’s largest dedicated professional network.
100% taught in english
Highly qualified faculty members, working for the largest international companies in the fields of the supply chain, warehousing, shipping or logistics