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Supply Chain Management and Purchasing – (M.Sc.)
Skema Business School - Sophie Antipolis Campus
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| Application Deadline: | June 15th | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 13,000 | ||
| Location: | Garbejaire / France / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The MSc in Supply Chain Management and Purchasing (SCMP) provides a unique opportunity for acquiring a specialist qualification in the area of supply chain management, combined with a generalized one in Project Management. This MSc programme is designed for practicing professionals, mid-career managers and graduates seeking specialised training in the complementary fields of Purchasing, Supply Chain Management and Project Management at managerial level.
Why choose this programme
- It is accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles
- It offers dual competency in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing & Project Management
- Many internationally recognised certifications are facilitated within this MSc, thereby boosting careers of participants. Certifications include the preparation for BASICS (Basics of Supply Chain Management) of APICS® The Association for Operation Management, the Supply Chain Council SCOR-S Certification (Supply Chain Operation Reference Model), ASQ (American Society for Quality) Certification, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) professional certifications of the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Certification “Associate Value Specialist” (AVS) of the Society of American Value Engineering International (SAVE International). A Lean Six sigma yellow/green belt level course is also part of the curriculum.
- It includes Global MMOG/LE certification & a consulting project allowing participants to assess the logistics performance of specific companies
- Collaboration with local companies who contribute to the programme design and who teach on the programme.
- International faculty, both academics and professionals teach on the programme and students come from all over the world.
- SKEMA Business School has developed many links with the Professional Bodies at national and international level, in particular for the development of international standards and research. SKEMA Business School is involved with: the Supply Chain Council (SCOR), APICS® The Association for Operations Management, Association Française pour la Logistique (ASLOG), Compagnie des Dirigeants et Acheteurs de France (CDAF), CPIM de France, The International Society of Logistics (SOLE), Society of American Value Engineering International (SAVE International), Project Management Institute PMI®, APM Group (PRINCE2™, MSP™), Major Projects Association (MPA), American Society for Quality (ASQ), the 6 Sigma Institute.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this MSc have a potential for recruitment in a wide range of industries and sectors. The field of purchasing and supply chain offers a variety of possible assignments and jobs ranging from generalist Supply chain management, Materials management and Project management to specialist purchasing, procurement, demand planning, logistics & transportation, as well as consulting positions.
Contents
The MSc programme is currently delivered in the campuses of Lille and Sophia Antipolis where it follows a different rhythm and length, as described below:
Lille campus
Academic year: 12 months
Internship/ Dissertation: 6 months
Rhythm: 1 week classes followed by 3 weeks in a company
Sophia Antipolis campus
- Academic year: 8 months
- Internship/ Dissertation: 4 to 6 months
- Rhythm: 8 months of classes followed by 4/6 months in a company
Whatever the campus, the MSc programme follows the same structure. It covers the whole span of supply chain activities from planning, purchasing, receiving, production, store to delivery through 9 compulsory courses and 4 elective courses. It is designed with a progressive shift from theory to practice. Specific courses are structured around project-based learning, where students are immersed in companies in order to deal with real life supply chain and purchasing issues.
Compulsory courses
- Supply Chain Strategy and SCOR Model, 30h 4, credits
- Fundamentals of Production Planning (including Basics of Supply Chain Management certification), 45h, 6 credits
- Supply Chain Information Technology and Tools, 30h, 4 credits
- Risk Management in the Supply Chain, 30h, 4 credits
- Fundamentals of Procurement and Purchasing, 30h, 4 credits
- Advanced Sourcing, 30h, 4 credits
- Project Management (including MS project, CAPM® certification in Sophia/ PRINCE 2 in Lille foundation level), 45h, 6 credits
- Transportation & International Logistics, 30h, 4 credits
- Lean Quality Management (Lean Six Sigma), 30h, 4 credits
Choice of 3 specialist courses
(15h & 2 credits each), 45h, 6 credits
- SCOR-S - certification
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Human Resource Management in the supply chain (Sophia Antipolis only)
- Value Management Value Engineering (Lille only)
- Purchasing Negotiation and influencing skills
Choice of 3 elective courses (SKEMA DNA), 45h, 6 credits
- Knowledge Management in the Supply Chain
- Sustainable Purchasing and Green Supply
- Chain Management
- Basics of finance (for SCM)
- Team Management & Social Competencies (Lille Only)
Projects to be completed
- Supply Chain Audit (Global Materials Management Operations Guidelines/ Logistics Evaluation-MMOG/LE), 30h 4, credits
- Professional Development, 15h, 2 credits
- Research methods & Critical Thinking, 15h, 2 credits
- Dissertation, Individual coaching, 30 credits
TOTAL: 450 hours 90 credits
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
In order to apply for a one-year MSc program you must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have a four-year degree or equivalent (or, in some cases, a three-year degree plus substantial professional experience)
- Have a good score in one of the following English language tests: TOEFL (580 written test / 237 on computer aid and 92 on Internet), TOEIC (830), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
Note: no English language test score is required for students who have a degree from an English-speaking University. - A GMAT or GRE score will be to the candidate’s advantage
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
This MSc is accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
Funding details
SKEMA offers students with very good potential the opportunity to be granted scholarships for excellence that may entitle them to a rebate on their tuition. The scholarship for excellence is based on merit according to the following criteria:
- Excellent GMAT or TAGE MAGE
- Excellent GPA
- Overall quality of the application: professional project, extra-curricular activities
Eiffel Scholarships
Students admitted on our masters of science programmes can ask SKEMA to present their applications for the Eiffel Scholarship. The MSc application deadline for those wishing to apply also for the Eiffel Scholarship is November 15.
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