1
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Master / International Supply Chain Management
ESDES Lyon Business School
Supply chain manager program
Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management
International Supply Chain Management 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 manager of the logistics chain has evolved in an international context, and must now have a global understanding of the company and its environment, as well as mastering the information systems necessary for managing the logistics chain.
Master / International Supply Chain Management
Study in France
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 Management 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
- Many international career opportunities
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Purchasing Manager
- Logistics Analyst
- International Shipping Officer
- Supply chain Manager
- Sourcing Manager
THIS PROGRAM IS CIPS ACCREDITED
CIPS is the recognized global standard for procurement and supply. For students, it offers access to the world’s largest dedicated professional network.
Degree: Master in Management
Duration: 2 years
Professional experience during the program: Consultancy project and 6-month internship
Good to know: It is possible to obtain a double Master’s Degree during the final year at one of our partner universities
EFMD accredited
The Grande Ecole Program has been EFMD accredited since March 2020.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- To master and apply the knowledge and skills required for functioning effectively in a specialized field of business.
- To adopt ethical, social and responsible behavior by engaging in activities that impact society
- To manage operations in companies or organizations within an international context
- To contribute to the collective performance of the group by being an effective team member.
- To work efficiently with people from different cultures and operate successfully in various environments.
- To develop professional hindsight to solve problems and make subsequent decisions.
- To acquire communication skills in order to engage with a wide range of audiences in at least two different languages.
- To contribute the digital transformation of organizations through their development of a digital mindset and expertise.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ideal for students who want to study business in France and wish to follow a program taught in English.
- A balanced mix of academic and professional learning
- Acquire a solid and lasting foundation for an evolutionary career
- 2 years to become an expert in one of our 5 specializations
- Develop your managerial skills and reveal your leadership potential
- Benefit from an individualized path: MasterClasses, professionalization, internationalization
- It is possible to obtain a double Master’s Degree during the final year at one of our partner universities
Specialization course – Semester 1
| Course Title | Hours | ECTS |
| Principles of Procurement | 24 | 3 |
| Sustainable Supply Chain Management | 24 | 3 |
| International Logistics | 24 | 3 |
| Supply Chain Risk Management | 24 | 3 |
| Purchasing & Supply Chain Management | 24 | 3 |
| Global Supply Chain Management | 24 | 3 |
| Data Management | – | – |
| Financial Management | – | – |
Specialization Courses – Semester 2
| Course Title | Hours | ECTS |
| Budgeting in A Global Arena | 24 | 3 |
| International Sourcing, outsourcing & e-sourcing | 24 | 3 |
| Global Challenge Business Game | 24 | 3 |
| ERP-Based Supply chain Management | 24 | 3 |
| Managing Processes in Procurements | 24 | 3 |
| Managing Cultural Diversity | – | – |
| Strategy: Choices and Implementation | – | – |
Specialization courses– Semester 3
| Course Title | Hours | ECTS |
| Managing Processes in Procurement | 24 | 3 |
| International Shipping | 24 | 3 |
| Simpower Business Game | 24 | 3 |
| Performance Measurements in the Supply chain | 24 | 3 |
| Supply Chain Analysis & Compliance | 24 | 3 |
| Financial Hedging with International Markets | 24 | 3 |
| Business Strategy Game | – | – |
Semester 4
Internship
REQUIREMENTS
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 Skype.
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: €180 (non-refundable).
Fees per year
€10.690 E.U. / €11.990 non E.U.
* 2021-2022 rates
Do you have a question about ESDES? Contact us!
The international recruitment team will answer you as soon as possible
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
Head of program
Lamine Bodian
Head of International Supply Chain Management Program
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