MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

With this program, students explore current and potential trends in logistics, global sourcing, and operations at a senior management level.

They learn to identify the efficient application of technologies, processes, and leadership required by companies to set up more resilient supply chains.

The course will examine key strategic methods of delivering greater financial worth and superior customer service by integrating suppliers into corporate quality and new development processes.

They also participate in several excursions throughout the year allowing them to gain insight and experience connected with business and management practices.

Acquiring knowledge through experience is vital. A Business Tour is organized to one of the main European Supply Chain Hubs: students discover the complexity of this fascinating industry.

Conferences by professionals (Purchasing and supply chain experts from key players within the industry) are organized to enhance the link with experienced specialists.

Key Points:

• Mastering best purchasing practices and understanding new trends in Supply Chain optimization
• France and Paris: key strategic sourcing, logistics and Supply Chain hub in Europe
• Business-related extracurricular activities/outings organized to understand the field

Assessment methodology

The assessment methodology is as follows:

• Practical cases
• Final consulting project: a professional simulation exercise
• Roleplay: supplier negotiation
• Managerial situations

Founded in 1974, the Paris School of Business is a state-recognized French management school that combines academic excellence, international awareness, and professional experience.

We are an international Business School with a mission to educate creative, agile, and open-minded leaders, equipped with cognitive skills developed around new emotional, collaborative, and systemic intelligences.

Renowned at both national and international levels, the school offers a complete range of programs in both undergraduate (Bachelor of Business Administration) and postgraduate (MSc, Master in Management, MBA, DBA), taught by a French and international faculty.

The school is also internationally accredited by AMBA, EFMD Master, AACSB, and BGA.

Every year, we welcome international students coming from all over the world to study in one of our 4 programs fully taught in English:

• Master in Management: 5-year master-level post-secondary degree
• Bachelor General & International in Management: 3-year license level post-secondary degree
• Master of Science in Management: 1-year master-level degree to deepen your expertise in a specific field
• Master of Business Administration: 1-year master-level degree for experienced professionals

We also welcome students coming either from partner or non-partner universities. Students can study with us for various durations: two weeks, one semester, or one full year.

• Exchange and Study Abroad Program: international students can study at our institution for one or two semesters, starting in the Fall Semester or the Spring Semester.
• Short Programs: our two-week program in winter or summer allows students to discover Luxury, Artificial Intelligence, or FinTech while enjoying the City of Light. The courses also include out-of-class activities related to the field of studies.