MSc Supply Chain & Purchasing Management

Term 1 (September to January)

The first Term equips you with the key components of supply chain and purchasing management.

Supply Chain & Purchasing Fundamentals:

• Operations Management
• Purchasing Management
• Distribution & Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Strategy
• Negotiation

Business Context:

• Financial & Accounting Management
• International Business Management
• Digital Transformation & Technology
• Commercial Law

Soft Skills & Competences:

• Personal Effectiveness

Term 2 (February to July)

In the second Term, you will deepen your understanding of current themes such as sustainability and digital purchasing, and supply chain tools and applications. This will involve live company projects.

Supply Chain & Purchasing Projects:

• Project Management
• Supply Chain Consulting Project

Responsible Supply Chain & Purchasing Management:

• CSR & Global Sourcing
• Green Logistics & Circular Supply Chains

Digital & Technology Applications:

• Big Data & Analytics
• Supply Chain Digitalisation & Artificial Intelligence

Advanced Tools & Methods:

• Supply Chain Finance
• Advanced Procurement
• Research Methods

Soft Skills & Competences:

• Leadership/Managerial Posture

Term 3 (July to December)

(Minimum 4 months, maximum 6 months)

During your final Term, you will complete an individual internship, a collective company mission for a company, or a research project. This is an opportunity for you to further develop your expertise in either supply chain management, logistics or procurement. Our career services consultants, strong corporate network, and successful Alumni network will support you in making your professional objectives a reality.

Internship or Company Mission

You’ll secure your work experience anywhere in the world with the assistance of our career advisors. This professional mission will be guided by a faculty member, so you’ll gain both a hands-on practical understanding and an academic one – something that looks good on any resume.

Examples of companies MSCPM students have interned with include: Airbus, Chanel, Coca-Cola, Energizer, IKEA, L’Oréal, Samsung, Valeo

Internships in France are paid; this will vary from country to country, depending on local laws. Apply your knowledge and skills within your sector, and further strengthen your network and employability.

Research Project

Instead, you may choose to work on a research project with a faculty member, delving into research questions applied to concrete company problems.

Concurrent with Terms 2 and 3 (January to November)

Delve into your real-world international study of a current topic within supply chain and purchasing management that will influence the trajectory of your career. This dissertation is both academic and practical, allowing you to showcase what you have learned and how you plan to apply it.

You’ll write this dissertation and can defend it either in person in Nantes or from any place in the world via online communication tools.

While your programme is 100% English-taught, you have the option of adding French to your steadily increasing list of qualifications – for work or for fun!

You will have the opportunity to take optional French language courses in September before the programme begins. Audencia offers a four-week French language course with 20 hours of lessons a week for an additional cost of €600.

You may also learn independently at any time using your exclusive online access to Assimil, a proven intuitive language learning method, provided at no additional cost.

Additionally, you can choose to attend French as a Foreign Language (FLE) evening classes at the University of Nantes’ language department, which is situated just across the road from our main campus. There are a wide range of levels available. Contact the University of Nantes [CM1] directly to register. Register early to secure your place.