Master of Science in Supply Chain and Purchasing Management

You’re ready to jump into a focused study of supply chain and purchasing management.

Example courses include:

• Introduction to Supply Chain and Purchasing Management
• Purchasing Management
• International Business Management
• Financial Management for Supply Chain and Purchasing
• Logistics Management
• Sectoral Approaches
• Research Methodology

At this point in the programme, it’s time to deepen your understanding.

Courses may include:

• Fundamentals in Project Management
• Supply Chain Projects Management
• Enterprise Systems and its Application to Enterprise Business
• Digital Business and Big Data in SCM
• CSR On-line Course (on-line material, live sessions, personal individual work)
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Sectoral Approaches II

(Minimum 4 months, maximum 6 months)

This mandatory internship is an opportunity for you to further develop your expertise in either supply chain management, logistics or procurement. Our career services consultants, our strong corporate network, as well as our successful Alumni network will support you in making your professional objectives a reality.

Examples of companies MSCPM students have interned with include:

• Airbus
• Chanel
• Coca-Cola
• Energizer
• IKEA
• L’Oréal
• Samsung
• Valeo

Delve into your real-world international study of a supply chain and purchasing management area that will influence the trajectory of your career. This master’s dissertation (also known as a “thesis” in the US) is both academic and practical, allowing you to showcase what you have learned and how you plan to apply it.

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! 

Intensive week for all levels: total duration of 30 hours; total cost of €140 (starts about one week before your programme)

Weekly classes for all levels: total duration of 22.5 hours; total cost of €105 (September-December)

Prepare French Language Certificates: Audencia’s French language classes do not prepare you for French language tests such as the DELF or DALF. However, our main campus is situated just across the road from the University of Nantes’ language department. You may choose to attend French as a Foreign Language (FLE) evening classes there. There are a wide range of levels available. Contact the University of Nantes directly to register. Register early to secure your place.

In addition to the online application, you will be required to submit the following documents:

• CV and cover letter in English
• Copies of diplomas and academic transcripts
• English test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS)*
• Copy of identity document (e.g. passport)
• Photo (jpeg, 346 x 366 pixels)

*English test scores are not required for native speakers or applicants who have completed their undergraduate degrees in English. Contact us if you have a different English test score or are planning to take a test later in the year.

1. Submitting your application

Complete the online application (recommended by 31 January for the September intake). Upon completion, you’ll pay the €100 application fee using any major credit card. If you cannot use a credit card, you may contact the Office of International Relations for alternatives.

Your application will be evaluated within seven days. If you qualify, step two will also occur within seven days of your application.

Please note that if you select the study abroad option, additional selection criteria may apply.

2. Admission interview
At a prearranged time, you will have a 15 - 20-minute exchange with an admissions counsellor to assess your level of English and make sure that you are a good fit for the programme.

3. Admission decision
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. You should have a decision immediately following your interview. If your application is borderline and requires further review by the programme director, you will have an admission decision within 18 days of your interview. Please do expect some delay during holidays.

4. Acceptance
Congratulations! If admitted, you’re invited to officially join the programme. You’ll sign a contract and pay the first instalment of the tuition fees (€1,500).

Please contact our admissions office with further questions.

You may begin your online application at any time; you can save it and make changes before submitting. Admissions are open until the programme is full; however, we strongly recommend applying by the early-application deadline of 31 January for the September intake.

Note: Audencia scholarships for the MSCPM programme only apply to the September intake. The awarding of scholarships is subject to availability of funds and final decision from the Office of International Relations. The scholarships are awarded in the form of partial tuition fee waivers to students who are admitted but who have not yet started the programme. Scholarships, waivers and awards are not cumulative. If two are awarded to the same student, only the one with the highest amount will be kept unless otherwise stated.

In addition to an Audencia scholarship, you may be eligible for funding by other public or private bodies. You will find some examples here.