MSc in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Choosing a programme taught entirely in English means opting for total immersion. You think in English, you negotiate in English, and you write your analyses and reports in English. This complete linguistic immersion is what makes the difference on your CV when applying to multinationals or companies with an international reach. It also ensures you’ll feel at ease from day one in a role where English is the working language.

We alsooffer an MSc in Procurement, taught 50% in French and 50% in English .

Yes. As this programme is taught entirely in English, it is fully accessible to international students whose first language is not French. However, a working knowledge of French may be useful for everyday life on campus and in the workplace in France. Non-European students also receive personalised support upon arrival (administrative procedures, accommodation, integration).

Yes, INSEEC has a policy in place to ensure that all its courses are accessible. Each campus has a disability liaison officer responsible for providing personalised support throughout students’ academic journey. The facilities comply with current accessibility standards. The contact details for the liaison officer are available on the contact page for each campus

Yes, the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management leads to an RNCP Level 7 qualification as a ‘Procurement and Supply Chain Manager ’ (number 38496), recognised by France Compétences and the Ministry of Labour. This professional certification attests to the quality of the programme and facilitates entry into the job market in the field of procurement and logistics.

In addition to technical skills, this programme develops the soft skills essential for careers in procurement and the supply chain:

• Working in a multicultural team
• Intercultural negotiation
• Leadership and management of international teams
• Project management in complex environments
• Analytical skills and data-driven decision-making
• Adaptability and situational intelligence
• Intercultural communication.

Yes, work-study programmes are available to international students, but subject to certain strict regulatory conditions. To be eligible for a work-study programme in France, you must have resided in France for at least one year.

Consequently, first-year students are not eligible for this scheme upon arrival: the work-study programme will only be available from their second year of study (MSc 2).

For students who meet this residency requirement and hold a valid residence permit, this is an exceptional opportunity: you are paid throughout your course, your tuition fees are covered by the company, and you build a strong professional network in France. INSEEC’s Corporate Relations team will, of course, support you in your search for a host company when the time comes.

INSEEC works with a network of over 10,000 partner companies operating across all sectors with strong employment prospects for those specialising in Purchasing & Supply Chain:

• retail sector;
• automotive industry;
• aeronautics;
• food industry;
• logistics;
• transport;
• e-commerce;
• public sector.

These companies regularly offer work-study and apprenticeship placements to students and candidates on the Master of Science in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management programme.

Applicants must submit an online application comprising a CV, a cover letter and academic transcripts. The teaching team will then review the application and invite candidates to a selection interview to assess their career plans and motivations.

The Corporate Relations and Alumni Service supports students in their search for work-study placements and jobs through monthly job fairs, individual and group coaching sessions, and a job portal (Match’Up).

The duration varies depending on the entry level: two years for those with a three-year degree who apply for the first year, and one year for those with a four-year degree who enter directly into the second year. Courses are taught in French with modules in English to develop international expertise in the field of procurement.

The Master of Science in Purchasing incorporates major technological innovations: artificial intelligence for predictive analytics, blockchain for traceability, the Internet of Things (IoT) for tracking flows, and process automation. These tools offer new career opportunities and are radically transforming the procurement and supply chain function within large organisations.

Links to other professional qualifications, certifications or accreditations.

Yes, by joining this MSc programme, you will become part of a network of over 120,000 INSEEC graduates working around the world, including many professionals in strategic roles within procurement, logistics and the supply chain. This alumni network facilitates access to employment, offers mentoring opportunities and enables you to develop your international professional network from your very first year.