What is an MSc in Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing and AI?
The MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing & AI trains future experts in digital supply chain, strategic purchasing and artificial intelligence applied to operations. It is also possible to join this Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence to acquire high-level expertise in strategic logistics, international purchasing, applied AI and operational performance management. It is RNCP level 7 certified by the Ministry of Employment.
The first year provides the fundamentals of supply chain, purchasing, management, project management and performance management, while the second year reinforces expertise in AI, machine learning, IoT, digital twins, digital platforms, ESG and change management. Thanks to its professionally-oriented teaching methods, this programme prepares students for strategic positions in the supply chain, purchasing, digital transformation and operational innovation.
Professional certification
Level 7 (EU) “Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager” professional qualification, NSF codes 311 and 312, awarded by “INSEEC MSc” (CEE-RA, CEE-SO, CEFAS, MBA INSTITUTE, CEE-OUEST, CEE-Méditerrannée, ADEFI), registered under number 38496 on the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences dated 21/12/2023.
Objectives and skills
The aim of the MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing & AI is to train professionals capable of leading digital transformation projects in the supply chain and purchasing, exploiting artificial intelligence in operations and supporting companies in their performance, innovation and ESG responsibility challenges.
The programme develops the following skills:
- Define the purchasing and supply chain policy in line with the company’s strategy;
- Manage the various stages of the purchasing process;
- Managing supply chain processes;
- Managing the performance of the Purchasing and Supply Chain business.
The courses
The courses presented below are given as examples and may vary depending on the campus. The programme takes account of developments in the banking and insurance sector.
The pace of courses may differ from campus to campus and depending on whether the course is being run under a work placement agreement (initial) or a professionalization/apprenticeship contract (continuing).
The work-study contract must be signed for the entire duration of the MSc 1 + MSc 2 or MSc 2 course.
1ʳᵉ year – Cross-disciplinary and foundation courses
60 ECTS credits
The first year of the MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing & AI provides an opportunity to acquire the fundamentals of the digital supply chain, strategic purchasing, operational transformation and strategic management, while developing the cross-disciplinary skills needed to move into positions of responsibility in logistics, purchasing and operational management.
Strategic direction of the company
- Business English
- Data Storytelling
- Corporate strategy and business plan
- Negotiation
- Professional tools and methods
Purchasing and supply chain strategy
- Business English
- Decision support systems
- Business Game
- Corporate strategy & business plan
- Budget management and dashboards
- Geopolitics and business law
Steering purchasing processes
- Negotiation
- Management of logistics service providers and suppliers
- International purchasing
- International trade
Managing supply chain processes
- Digitalising purchasing and the supply chain
- Management of logistics and international projects
- Supply Chain Management Logistics
- International accounting and financial techniques
Purchasing and supply chain performance
- Lean Manufacturing and production flow management
- Foreign Language
- Financial performance applied to the purchasing function
- Purchasing function processes and tools
- TechAway Tech For All
- Professional tools and methods
2ᵉ year
60 ECTS credits
The second year of the MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing & AI deepens expertise in digital supply chain, international purchasing, applied AI, operations transformation and change management, to prepare students for positions of responsibility in logistics, purchasing and operational innovation.
Purchasing and supply chain strategy
- International sourcing strategy & TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis
- International contract law & compliance
- Operations planning, stock and warehouse management
- Professional tools and methods
- Modelling and optimisation of logistics and transport networks
Steering purchasing processes
- Reverse Logistics and the circular economy
- Introduction to Python for SC data analysis
- Statistics and quantitative models applied to forecasting
- Advance purchase negotiation & supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Information systems & ERP for the Supply Chain
Managing supply chain processes
- Predictive maintenance & asset optimisation
- NLP for contract analysis and auditing
- Digital Twins & simulation for SC resilience
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Blockchain & traceability
Purchasing and logistics performance
- Team & Talent Management
- Foreign language
- Performance management: dashboard & visualisation
- Supply Chain Digitalization & Data
- Applied research dissertation
Assessment procedures
The two years of the programme combine the acquisition of theoretical skills with practical work experience, in both initial and sandwich courses.
Course validation
- Validation of 60 ECTS credits per year of training.
- The MSc is obtained by successive validation of the two years, i.e. a total of 120 ECTS credits.
- Certification awarded by capitalisation of all the skill blocks.
- Full validation of each block required with a minimum mark of 10/20 for each skill.
- Partial validation of blocks is not permitted.
Conditions for obtaining certification
- Validation of cross-disciplinary skill blocks common to all courses.
- A minimum period of 132 days in a company during the second year (MSc 2) for initial training students.
Assessment procedures
Throughout the course, your progress is regularly assessed by :
- Continuous assessment and final exams organised face-to-face.
- Individual and/or team case studies.
- Individual and/or group oral presentations.
- Individual and/or group written assignments.
- Professional simulations and work placements.
- An applied research dissertation.
Teaching methods
- Lectures and interactive courses
- Role-playing through group and/or individual case studies carried out by students
- Educational conferences and seminars
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What are the career prospects after an MSc in Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing and AI?
The MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing & AI opens up a wide range of opportunities in the digital supply chain, strategic purchasing, operational innovation and artificial intelligence, with prospects for rapid advancement to positions of responsibility.

Application
What are the entry requirements for the MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing & AI?
Admission to 1st year
- Accessible to students who hold or are in the process of obtaining a Bac+3 diploma (Bachelor’s degree, BUT, professional bachelor’s degree), i.e. 180 ECTS credits, in the fields of data, digital, marketing, statistics, management, IT or related fields.
- The course lasts two years.
- Apply using the online application form.
Admission to 2nd year
- Open to students who have completed or are in the process of completing a degree at Bac+4 level (Master 1, MSc 1, business school diploma), i.e. 240 ECTS credits, with a background in data, digital transformation, analytical marketing, database management, IT or consulting.
- The course lasts one year.
- Apply using the online application form.
Your application
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- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results(within 48 hours in working days)
School fees
What are the tuition fees for the MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing and AI?
Tuition fees for the INSEEC MSc vary from year to year. Several sources of finance are available to help you.
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year11 390€
- 2nd year 1 year13 450€
- MSc's degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
Professional certification is also available through VAE. Find out more about this.
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year11 390€
- 2nd year 1 year13 450€
- MSc's degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
Professional certification is also available through VAE. Find out more about this.
- 3rd year undergraduate
- September 2 years24 250€
- February 2 years24 250€
- MSc's degree
- 4th year undergraduate
- September 1 year14 050€
- February 1 year14 050€
- MSc's degree
Only the second year of the MSc can be completed in 12 months
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What languages are used for lessons and exams?
The Master of Science in Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing and AI is taught in French on four campuses (Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon and Paris).
Are there any internship or work-study opportunities during the MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing and AI?
Yes, work-linked training is at the heart of the MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing & AI. Students can apply for apprenticeship or professionalisation contracts in the fields of digital supply chain, strategic purchasing, logistics, AI applied to operations and digital transformation, with international companies, industrial players, retail groups or specialist consultancies.
Depending on the campus, a number of different patterns are offered: 3 days at the company / 2 days at the school or 1 week at the school / 3 weeks at the company. This format allows you to finance your studies while developing solid professional experience in supply chain, purchasing and operations management.
To ensure that students have access to the best opportunities, the school offers personalised support as well as monthly job-dating sessions, enabling them to meet companies and recruiters in the supply chain, purchasing, logistics and operational innovation sectors.
Is INSEEC’s MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing and AI recognised by the State?
Yes, the Master of Science in Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing and AI delivers a level 7 RNCP title ” Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager ” (number 38496), recognised by France Compétences and the Ministry of Employment.
This professional certification attests to the quality of the teaching offered by the INSEEC Group schools and enhances the employability of graduates in the digital supply chain, strategic purchasing, logistics, AI applied to operations and performance management sectors. The programme prepares profiles capable of rapidly integrating positions of responsibility in organisations undergoing transformation.
Visit our website to find out more about this recognised qualification, which offers great career opportunities in supply chain, purchasing, digital transformation and operational innovation.
What support services are available for students?
The Corporate Relations and Alumni Department supports students throughout their career in their search for work-study placements and jobs through :
- Monthly job datings with data, digital transformation, AI and transformation consulting companies.
- Coaching workshops on interviews and sales negotiation.
- A Match’Up offers platform.
- And so on.
The school also provides housing assistance services to help students find accommodation close to their campus. At the same time, its network of 120,000 alumni promotes professional integration and offers the opportunity to discover the careers of graduates who today hold positions of responsibility in the fields of digital, data, AI and transformation consulting.
Which partner companies recruit students from this programme?
Graduates are sought by :
- major groups committed to digital transformation, such as Capgemini, Accenture, Sopra Steria, IBM and Orange;
- data and artificial intelligence companies;
- strategy and transformation consulting firms;
- players in marketing, customer relations and digital innovation.
Our network of 10,000 partner companies gives students the opportunity to do their work-study placements in data, digital, AI and digital transformation consulting. These companies regularly recruit graduates of the programme for their expertise in data analysis, digital transformation, analytical marketing, customer knowledge and performance management.
At the company forums organised on each campus, you can find out about all the career opportunities in these growth sectors.
How long does an MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing and AI from INSEEC last?
The duration varies according to the level of admission: two years for holders of a Bac +3 who can apply in the first year, and one year for holders of a Bac +4 who enter directly into the second year of the Master of Science. The course is taught on four campuses in France (Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon and Paris), offering a geographical itinerary to suit your needs.
The programme enables students to acquire all the skills needed to become experts in the digital supply chain, strategic purchasing and AI applied to operations. This 5-year post-graduate course offered by INSEEC prepares you effectively for positions of responsibility in logistics, the supply chain, purchasing and organisational transformation.
Does INSEEC MSc support students with disabilities?
INSEEC has made accessibility an integral part of its institutional policy. Each campus has a dedicated disability advisor, responsible for providing individualised support throughout the course.
The infrastructure complies with current accessibility standards. The referral manager oversees the implementation of educational, material and organisational improvements, in conjunction with the school’s departments.
This approach aims to provide each student with a suitable learning environment. The contact details of the student advisor are available on the contact page of your campus.
What are the objectives of the MSc Digital, Supply Chain, Purchasing and AI?
The main objective of the programme is to train professionals capable of managing the digital supply chain, optimising purchasing and supporting companies in their digital transformation and operational innovation projects. The course provides solid skills in the supply chain, international purchasing, AI applied to operations, project management, performance management and transformation management.
The skills acquired will prepare you for careers of responsibility in supply chain, purchasing, logistics and operations transformation. The Master of Science also develops the strategic, analytical and interpersonal skills needed to progress to positions such as supply chain manager, buyer, logistics project manager, supply chain consultant or operational performance manager.
What are the equivalences and gateways?
Is there an active INSEEC alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, INSEEC relies on a network of 120,000 active alumni worldwide, many of whom are graduates working in digital supply chain, purchasing, logistics, AI applied to operations and transformation consulting. This network fosters professional integration, mentoring opportunities and career development in fast-changing sectors.
The Group’s schools also offer continuing education courses to enable former students to update their skills, enhance their expertise and discover new specialisations in supply chain, purchasing, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and operational management.
Many alumni now hold positions of responsibility in the supply chain, strategic purchasing, logistics performance, operations transformation or the management of complex projects, and regularly share their experience with students. These exchanges help to make the link between what is taught in the Master of Science programme and the realities of the professional world.
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