- Introduction to Purchasing
- International Purchasing Rules
- Expression of Needs
- Purchasing Costs
- Negotiation Basics
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Essentials of SCM
- Demand Planning and Forecasting
- Essentials of Production Planning
- Inventory Management Basics
- Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
- Physical Distribution Basics
- Meetings with Companies Practitioners
- Tutorials
- Sourcing Cases Presentation
About program
Become experts in global procurement
In a globalized and competitive world, purchasing and supply chain management are strategic assets for developing company performance.
This program enables students to acquire the concepts, methods and tools essential to becoming professionals in these fields, which offer numerous opportunities in all sectors of activity and whatever the size of the company.
Program details
Degree type
Master
Specialization
Business & Management, Supply Chain Management & Logistics
Study type
Full time
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Delivery mode
On-Campus
- Lectures Lectures are delivered by Practitioners, experts and managers from the business world who transfer their experiences in terms of knowledge and concrete examples to the students Faculty professors recognized as leaders in their fields of study.
Program duration
1.5 years | Full time
Tuition fees
$13666
/year
- € 11,500
Intakes
October
Study language
English
Program structure
Semestre 1
- Introduction to Business
- Mastering Data in Excel
- French Language Classes (or Certification Voltaire)
- Thesis Methodology I
Career Development & Counseling
- Job Marketing
- Individual Counseling
- Meeting with Practitioners
Semestre 2
- Global Sourcing and Contracting (case of emerging countries)
- Negotiation advanced
- Purchasing per Sectors
- Purchasing Costs and Risks
- Business Cases and Professional Testimonies
- Tutorials (Problems + Team Work on Purchasing Project)
- Project Management
- Business Intelligence
- Digitalization
- Alignment of Purchasing and SCM Strategies with Global Strategy
- Demand Management
- Lean, Quality and Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing Planning and Control System
- Inventory Management and Ordering Systems
- Production Activity and Capacity Control
- Physical Distribution advanced
- Strategic Management
- Information Systems for Managers
- French Language Classes (or Certification Voltaire)
- Thesis Methodology II
Career Development & Counseling
- Job Marketing
- Individual counseling
- Meeting with Practitioners (PMI)/conferences
Semestre 3
Professional Mission & Thesis
- Master’s Thesis
- Oral Defense
- Company Assessment
English requirements
Only one is required
TOEFL-ITP
550/677
Proficiency in English (Official TOEFL score of 550 at least, or TOEIC of 750, or IELTS 6.0)
IELTS
6.0/9
Proficiency in English (Official TOEFL score of 550 at least, or TOEIC of 750, or IELTS 6.0)
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Tuition fees
$13666
/year
Program duration
1.5 years | Full time
Delivery mode
On-Campus
Deadline: July
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