MSc Supply Chain Management and Purchasing

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Vision And Objectives Of The Programme

Managing ongoing operations and the value chain of an organization is a key for better performance. As the supply chains of partners are interconnected, understanding management configuration, processes and practices, how they are integrated, how they can provide a better visibility, how to facilitate collaboration and improve adaptability among the partners, are the inputs to mobilize resources and competencies to create competitive advantage and other sources of value. As resources are easily shared by many organizations, the organization’s competencies are the most important relevant driver and are at the source of competitive advantage and the creation of value.

The main objective of the programme is to facilitate the dynamic development of participants' managerial and entrepreneurial competencies, allowing them to enlarge their expertise, and to work as manager and leader in the management of operations, supply chain, organisation, performance, and international and multicultural environment.

Three main dimensions characterise the competence of a Supply Chain manager: Knowledge and Skills, Personal Characteristics, Experience and capacity to learn, adopt and adapt.

Thus the programme has three dimensions:

1. The contents of the modules present all the knowledge and skills to be acquired as well as the personal characteristics to be developed;
2. Work on internal projects and internships contribute to developing and
to improving professional experience and, individual and team performance;
3. The professional thesis integrates these dimensions and demonstrates the students' capacity to apply knowledge reflectively and learn to learn critically

Learning Objectives
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain Management through the development of knowledge, skills and expertise in the subject. The educational experience also aims to develop participants’ intellectual and personal skills and their capability to undertake a practical research study and publish its results.

The specific course aims are:

1. To provide a framework in which students develop an in-depth understanding of Supply Chain Management and the different ways it contributes to competitive edge/advantage, wealth as well as the advancement of society.
2. To provide students with a range of knowledge, tools and skills and the ability to use these in a variety of operational & entrepreneurial situations through “learning by doing”.
3. To develop the students’ abilities to think analytically in order to successfully apply their knowledge and technical expertise to the solution of real business problems.
4. To support and encourage students to develop their individual managerial and research capabilities in order to equip them to become the effective Supply Chain Manager and change agents of the future

Intended Learning Outcomes

Development of Knowledge and Understanding (KU):

* Understand the business, social and political contexts which impact auditing, management accounting and information systems;
* Understand and apply auditing, management accounting and Information System’s techniques in practice;
* Work within corporate, financial, governance, production, organisational and/or technological constraints.

Cognitive and Intellectual Skills (CIS):

* Identify options and use the benefits of circumstance or opportunity to deliver value.

Intellectual Skills (CIS):

* Evaluate auditing, management accounting and information systems and/or existing facilities, and make sure that the lessons learned will be used for improvement of future projects;
* Assess the impact of auditing, management accounting and information systems on a company’s corporate strategy.

Practical Skills (PS):

* Develop a focused and disciplined approach to developing and implementing plans and controls of systems in auditing, management accounting, and information systems;
* Make balanced decisions, implement policies and find solutions on the basis of either complete or incomplete information;
* Conceive, cost, plan, resource, and manage complex projects and programmes in auditing management control and information systems;

Key / Transferable Skills (TS):

* Appreciate the roles, manage and utilise the services of employed consultants and contractors;
* Effectively lead and motivate individuals, and project, programme or portfolio teams to achieve organisational goals;
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using a range of media and work effectively in groups.

Career Opportunities
Positions held are highly regarded in terms of the duties performed and in the sector of activity.

Some examples include:
Supply chain management, information system manager, resources management, purchasing management, logistics and production management, material manager, category manager, buyer, warehouse manager, organisation consultant, quality manager, quality assurance engineer, auditor, consultant, safety and environmental engineer, risk manager...

Programme Director
Dr. Negar Armaghan is professor and programme director of two Masters: Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and Purchasing
Dr. Negar Armaghan is professor and programme director of two Masters: the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and Purchasing and the Master Spécialisé in Management de la Chaîne Logistuque ? Achats. She has a PhD in Industrial System Engineering from the Institut National Polytechnqiue de Lorraine - Nancy University, France. Her research is focused on Knowledge Management and Case-Based Reasoning. She has taught Quality, Project Management, and Knowledge Management in several universities in France: INPL, Ecole de Mines de Nancy, Université Henri Poincaré; and in Germany: University of Kaiserslautern. She has also worked as a researcher in Numalliance Company.

Niveau standard :  BAC+4
Admission sous condition :  BAC+3
Durée :  1 an
Cout formation :  11985
Diplôme préparé :  master of science

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Conditions admission

ONE-YEAR MASTER OF SCIENCE

For students with a four-Year Bachelor's degree or equivalent
In order to apply for a one-year MSc program you must satisfy the following requirements:
* Four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Honours degree or substantial professional experience).
* English language test to prove a minimum level of English: TOEFL 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internetbased) / TOEIC 830 / IELTS 6.5.The test is waived for students who have a Bachelor’s degree from an English speaking university.
* A GMAT or GRE score will be to the candidate’s advantage.

The final step of your application process will be a face-to-face, or telephone, interview.

TWO-YEAR MASTER OF SCIENCE

For students with a three-year university degree
Year 1: MSc Prepapratory Program
Year 2: MSc
In order to apply for the two-year MSc program you must satisfy the following requirements:
*Three-year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
*A TOEFL/TOEIC or IELTS score report proving a sufficient level of English.
*A GMAT or GRE score will be to the candidate’s advantage.
The final step of your application process will be a face-to-face, or telephone, interview.

Candidates should send their application package (recommendation letters, résumé, official academic transcripts and copy of diploma) to the address below:

Following reception of your application the International Recruitment Department will contact you to fix an appointment with you for the interview.

SKEMA Business School
International Admissions / Vanessa GAUD
Rue Dostoïevski BP085
06902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex ? France
E-mail: internationalprograms@skema.edu
Phone : +33 (0)4 93 95 32 79
Fax: +33 (0)4 93 95 44 88

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Pédagogie

Programme Courses

• Professional Development
• TICe
• Value Management and Value Engineering
• Six Sigma Green Belt (ASQ)
• PRINCE2®
• SAP - ERP Management and typology
• Sustainable Developpement
• Team Management and Social Competencies
• Purchasing Negociation
• Industrial Purchasing
• Service Purchasing
• E-purchasing
• International Purchasing
• Commodity Purchasing - Hedging
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract and Legal Risk Management
• Demand/Supply Planning and Management and SCOR model
• Inventory Management and Planning
• Manufacturing
• Deliver and Reverse Logistics
• Basics of Supply Chain
• Auditing - ASLOG model
• Internal Project
• Internship
• Master Thesis (including Research Methodology workshop) - can be combined with Internship
Professional certifications

With a view to gaining the high academic and professional levels the programme provides a link with professional certifications and diplomas, in particular: The preparation for BASICS (Basics of Supply Chain Management) of APICS®

The Association for Operations Management; ASQ (American Society for Quality) certifications:
Certified Quality Improvement Associate, Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belts; Project Management Professional (PMP®) and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM™) certifications of Project Management Institute (PMI®); 'Foundation' and 'Practitioner' levels certifications from PRINCE2®; Certification 'Project Management Coordinator' (PMC) of Project Management Association Japan (PMAJ); Certification 'Associate Value Specialist' (AVS) of Society of American Value Engineering International (SAVE International).

These professional certifications are accessed according to given requirements of experience and education.

Teaching strategies

The Master of Science (MSc) course duration is 18 months (90 credits ECTS)
For 12 months, the educational rhythm alternates between one week/month of seminars and pre and post course work and three weeks/month in company.
Then for the next 6 months, students complete their professional thesis, and do a full-time internship.

The programme combines a wide range of pedagogical approaches in order to foster the personal and professional development of the participants. They include lectures, on-line support, public speaking, group dynamics, confrontations, and participative methods.

Real-life case studies: newly acquired skills are used to work on real case studies and teams work closely with top management to analyse the industry, company, and specific strategic issues. Then they recommend action plans, and implementations.

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Source de financement possible

The application fee is 120 euros (non-refundable)

The tuition fee is 11,985 euros for each MSc.

The tuition fee for the one-year MSc Preparatory Program AND an MSc is 17,000 euros.

Estimated monthly cost of living:
Accommodation : 400 euros
Food : 300 euros
Transportation: bus pass for students (Antibes-Sophia): Free!
Recreational activities: 150 euros
TOTAL: 850 euros

Bear in mind that 5 or 6 books will be needed each semester (on average 50 euros each).
SKEMA Scholarships

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 of up to 5,000 euros.

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 ...

Scholarship application procedure:

If your profile is compliant with the above-mentioned criteria and you are willing to apply, please download the Scholarship application form , fill it in and send it back together with your application package for the MSc program to:

Corina MILLIEX
SKEMA Business School -
BP-085 - 60, Rue Dostoievski
06902 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS CEDEX - FRANCE.

Your application will then be studied by a jury, and Admissions in SKEMA will inform you about their decision.

NB: When shortlisting applicants, students from emerging countries will come first.

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