Esdes Lyon Business School Earns CIPS Accreditation for Its Master’s in Supply Chain and Purchasing

Esdes Lyon Business School has just received a new international recognition with the accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for its Master of International Supply Chain & Purchasing program for the 2025-2026 academic year.

This prestigious distinction confirms the academic and professional quality of the program and positions the school among the leading institutions worldwide in the field of procurement and supply chain management.

It reflects Esdes commitment to providing rigorous education, aligned with international standards, and tailored to the growing needs of businesses in procurement and supply chain management.

CIPS, the international benchmark organization for procurement and supply, rigorously evaluates programs to ensure their alignment with professional standards.

The accreditation certifies that Esdes’ Master’s program effectively prepares students for the strategic, operational, and ethical challenges of the sector, while providing them with a global perspective and practical skills directly applicable in the workplace.

Specifically, this recognition offers numerous benefits to students and the program itself:

• 12-month free membership to CIPS as affiliate members, allowing students to access an international professional network and unique opportunities for mentoring and collaboration.
• Access to exclusive professional resources, such as case studies, industry reports, and management tools, fostering the acquisition of up-to-date and practical skills.
• Opportunity to pursue the MCIPS designation, a globally recognized qualification that greatly enhances graduates’ employability and facilitates their entry into managerial positions in procurement and supply chain.
• Strengthening of the academic program, as the accreditation requires adherence to precise standards, ensuring a structured, comprehensive education aligned with the expectations of international companies.

For Esdes, this accreditation fully aligns with its educational mission: to train responsible managers, internationally minded, capable of addressing complex organizational challenges. It also enhances the school’s visibility and recognition worldwide while providing students with a genuine competitive advantage in their professional careers.

Thus, the CIPS accreditation enables Esdes to consolidate its role as a leader in procurement and supply chain education, while offering students a high-level program enriched with unique resources and professional perspectives.