Introduction
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 Strengths
Teaching based on real cases with the contribution of expert professionals.
Education based on the standards developed by APICS, the world leader association for the supply chain management. APICS is the global leader in supply chain certification program. This program provides the level required to pass the CPIM certification exam, which is recognized by companies worldwide.
The students build a real case of international sourcing allowing them to put into practice the methods and tools taught.
Targeted Skills & Competencies
Knowledge and practice of purchasing activities, methods, and tools
Acquisition of professional standards of competence in supply chain management
Development of a vision considering all flows and processes and focused on continuous improvement (Lean approach)
Career Opportunities
Supply chain manager
Operations manager
Logistics manager
Planning manager
Scheduling manager
Demand manager
Forecast manager
Sales administration manager
Flow driver
Consultant
Purchasing and supply manager
Buyer
Contract manager
Sourcing Manager
Category buyer
Procurement manager
“I come from Indonesia, I choose ESC Clermont because the school offers exactly the courses I am interested in.
All the modules of Purchasing and Supply Chain are very important to prepare us in the field, and we practice a lot with business games… I really like the negotiation exercises as a buyer and/or a seller. The mix between courses and practical exercises is really helpful to prepare the future. At the moment I don’t know which company I will candidate but I plan to get an internship especially in the retail sector as a product owner or buyer.”
Gisela Pondah January | Promo 2019
Master degree Student
Program Content
Semester 1
Fundamentals of Purchasing and SCM
Introduction to Purchasing, 12 hours
International Purchasing Rules, 15 hours
Expression of Needs, 6 hours
Purchasing Costs, 9 hours
Negotiation Basics, 12 hours
Supplier Relationship Management, 12 hours
Essentials of SCM, 6 hours
Demand Planning and Forecasting, 3 hours
Essentials of Production Planning, 12 hours
Inventory Management Basics, 12 hours
Introduction to Lean Manufacturing, 9 hours
Physical Distribution Basics, 6 hours
Meetings with Companies Practitioners, 15 hours
Tutorials, 30 hours
Sourcing Cases Presentation, 3 hours
Management & Communication Skills
Introduction to Business, 12 hours
Mastering Data in Excel (e-learning), 18 hours
French Langage Classes (or certification Voltaire), 30 hours
Thesis Methodology I, 9 hours
Career Development & Counseling
Job Marketing, 6 hours
Individual Counseling, 3 hours
Meeting with Practitioners, 3 hours
Semester 2
Advanced program
Global Sourcing and Contracting (case of emerging countries), 27 hours
Negotiation advanced, 12 hours
Purchasing per Sectors, 12 hours
Purchasing Costs and Risks, 18 hours
Business Cases and Professional Testimonies, 12 hours
Tutorials (Problems + Team Work on Purchasing Project), 24 hours
Project Management, 12 hours
Business Intelligence, 6 hours
Digitalization, 6 hours
Alignment of Purchasing and SCM Strategies with Global Strategy, 6 hours
Demand Management, 3 hours
Lean, Quality and Continuous Improvement, 9 hours
Manufacturing Planning and Control System, 15 hours
Inventory Management and Ordering Systems, 6 hours
Production Activity and Capacity Control, 6 hours
Physical Distribution advanced, 6 hours
Management & Communication Skills
Strategic Management, 18 hours
Information Systems for Managers, 18 hours
French Langage Classes (or certification Voltaire), 30 hours
Thesis Methodology II, 9 hours
Career Development & Counseling
Job Marketing, 9 hours
Individual Counseling, 3 hours
Meeting with Practitioners, 9 hours
Semester 3
Professional Mission & Thesis
Master's Thesis
Oral Defense
Company Assessment
Admission
Entry Requirements
A 4-year Bachelor's degree or Validated Master 1
Proficiency in English (Official TOEFL score of 550 at least, or TOEIC of 750, or IELTS 6.0)
Scholarships
Early bird scholarships: Reduction on the fees for students who pay the full fees before starting the program.
Scholarships provided by ESC Clermont Foundation: Scholarships based on three criteria: Financial situation, academic performance, and behavior of the students.
Scholarships to go abroad: Scholarships allowing students to finance part of their stay in Europe as part of their study abroad in partner university or internship.
Application Procedure
All applications are to be submitted online.
Candidates will be invited to take a skype interview on an automated video conference aiming to evaluate their academic profile, motivation, and linguistic skills.
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