Develop a comprehensive understanding of Purchasing and Supply Chain.
The Program
The Purchasing and Supply Chain functions occupy a prominent place in companies, and many sectors are looking for expert profiles in these areas. Audencia's expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its network of industry professionals involved in the program, will enable you to develop a global and cross-functional strategic vision of corporate purchasing and supply.
2 possible tracks with 4 modules:
TRACK 1 - Sustainable and Resilient PSCM:
- Circular Supply Chains
- Responsible Sourcing
- Supply Chains for Energy Transition
- Risk and Supply Chain Resilience
TRACK 2 - Digital and Innovative PSCM
- Business Integration, Enterprise Systems and Applications
- Data analytics and AI applications
- Procurement and Innovation Management
- International Business Law and Ethics
1st year of compulsory education in Nantes
Global Management
During your first semester, you'll receive comprehensive training in the fundamentals of management:
- Financial Analysis
- Management Control
- Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurial project & business plan
- Business Simulation
- Customer Experience & Branding
- Financing an International Project
- Managing and leading a Team
- Cyber Security
- Foreign language
- Sport
You'll learn about the challenges of ecological and social transition at the intersection of the natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and management. Through immersive teaching, Gaïa relies on a network of partners, actors in the social and solidarity economy, NGOs, trade unions, public and private actors... to help you experience all the major dimensions of the ecological and social transition and to take action :
- Ecology and biodiversity
- Climate science for business
- Geopolitical strategies of energy and technology
- Impact finance
- Nature inspired innovation & marketing
- Strategizing and ethical challenges
- Spreading impact
- Consulting project for sutainable business
- Introduction to research methods
- Foreign language
- Sport
List of courses
- Responsible Supply Chain Strategy
- Sales Planning, Demand and Operations
- Digital Supply Chain Transformation
- Distribution and Transportation Management
- Sustainable Operations Management
- Green Logistics Management
- Purchasing Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- CSR and Global Sourcing
- Supply Chain Finance
- Circular Supply Chains (TRACK 1.1)
- Responsible Sourcing (TRACK 1.2)
- Supply Chains for the Energy Transition (TRACK 1.3)
- Risk and Supply Chain Resilience (TRACK 1.4)
- Business Integration, Enterprise Systems and Applications (TRACK 2.1)
- Data Analytics and AI Applications (TRACK 2.2)
- Purchasing and Innovation Management (TRACK 2.3)
- International Business Law and Ethics (TRACK 2.4)
You'll find yourself in a pre-professional situation similar to your 1st job. This internship is based on a strong involvement in the company, giving you real professionalism. It allows you to put into practice all the knowledge and skills you've acquired in the profession you're preparing for. This period serves as a stepping stone to your professional life.
Immerse yourself in an in-depth study of a topic related to your Master of Science. Both theoretical and practical, this dissertation allows you to highlight what you've learned and how you plan to apply it.
Pedagogical methods
The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.
Assessment Terms
Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation, Group work
Teaching methods
- Theoretical Courses
- Case Studies
- Practical Exercises
- Group Projects