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Why study for an MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management?
The MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management at Excelia Business School trains students to become senior executives capable of making operational and strategic decisions, integrating a sustainable approach to purchasing, supply chain management, and logistics. Through this programme, students learn how to streamline processes whilst addressing issues and risks in an international and sustainable development context. Once qualified, our graduates have the expertise to optimise processes from a global perspective, integrating economic, environmental and social dimensions.
An overview of Excelia’s MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management
This Master of Science (MSc) is designed to provide you with a sustainable approach to purchasing and supply chain management. Through a combination of practical learning and company-based experiences, you will learn how to design, plan and manage sustainable, fully-integrated systems. The programme has been designed to prepare you to be proactive in preventing and managing risks and unforeseen situations, adopting a sustainable approach, whilst ensuring you become a leader capable of transforming the practices of organisations in today’s highly globalised business world.
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LanguageEnglish
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QualificationMaster (5 years of higher education)
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Location
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Tuition Fees
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In shortSustainable Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Innovation
Accreditations
5 Reasons to choose the MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management
A study programme with official recognition
This specialisation is part of the Master of Science in Business Management offered by Excelia Business School. It is a State-accredited qualification with a Grade de Master awarded by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. With international recognition, as evidenced by the QS 2024 Business Masters Rankings in which this MSc was ranked 5th among the French schools featured, this programme guarantees credibility and recognition on the international scene.
Dual expertise in Purchasing + Supply Chain
Joining this MSc means benefitting from a programme that combines the fields of purchasing with supply chain management, two key drivers of business performance. This dual strategic positioning will equip you for careers in a variety of fast-changing sectors, providing you with a comprehensive overview of economic and environmental issues.
Immersive pedagogy aligned with the corporate world
Thanks to a range of opportunities such as internships, as well as regular presentations by industry professionals, you will be immersed in the realities of today’s job market. This programme will ensure that you receive thorough, practical grounding, which is essential if you are to start your career with the relevant savoir-faire.
Support for Vocational Integration
At Excelia, your professional success is a key priority. Through the Talent Centre, you benefit from personalised support designed to facilitate your entry into the job market: tailored coaching, CV and interview workshops, access to exclusive internship and job offers, and networking events with leading companies. Whether you're seeking an internship, a work-study opportunity, or your first full-time role, everything is in place to help you stand out and seize the best opportunities.
The perfect balance between academic research and sector-specific expertise
The MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management is taught by research-active Faculty as well as industry professionals, providing you with the perfect balance of academic theory and real-life practical applications. This combination will enrich your understanding of current practices and give you a sustainable vision of the supply chain.
Programme structure
Classic Track
Classic Track
Companies that already work with our Exceliens
Rankings
7th
Speak and Act 2024
Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer
11th
European Business Schools, Financial Times 2023
Ranked 54th in the world and 11th in France
5th
QS 2024 Business Masters Rankings
amongst the French schools featured
FAQs
- How is the MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management organised?
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This MSc involves a combination of lessons given by leading experts in the sector and industry professionals, alternating between theory delivered in lecture theatres and practical work in small groups, allowing for a highly focussed and interactive approach to learning. You will enjoy hands-on experiences, such as Business Games, where you will work in teams on real-life issues, as well as themed lectures by leading figures in the field. In addition, support for vocational integration, provided by the Talent Centre, offers personalised coaching to help you develop your soft skills and optimise your applications, thereby strengthening your readiness for the job market.
- What are the career prospects after an MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management?
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Graduates of this MSc offered by Excelia Business School take up strategic and operational positions in areas such as purchasing, procurement, and sustainable supply chain management. Thanks to the school’s close partnerships with leading companies and to its extensive alumni network, graduates benefit from a wealth of career opportunities, in France and abroad. Types of jobs include Purchasing Director, Purchasing & Procurement Manager, Procurement Sourcing Manager, to name but a few.
- What are the admissions requirements for this MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management at Excelia Business School?
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To join this MSc programme, you need to have validated 3 years of higher education to start in Year 1, or 4 years to start in Year 2.
The selection panel will be looking at specific criteria: career plans, the coherence of an applicant’s choice of MSc with their academic and professional background, previous experience and responsibilities, as well as any efforts already made to secure an internship.
*Programme accessible under conditions for international applicants (please contact the International Admissions team)
- What are the advantages of studying on this MSc at Excelia Business School?
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By deciding to join this MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain at Excelia Business School, you will be joining Excelia, a reputable higher education group, renowned for its academic excellence and international accreditations including EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. You will benefit from a teaching approach that combines theory with practical experience in a stimulating learning environment on our Paris campus.
Lessons
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Year 1
Mastering the fundamentals of management whilst exploring the Sustainable Supply Chain -
Description Cours EN
Courses/Activities:
- 360° Marketing
- Business Models & Strategy
- Management & Leadership
- Project Management
- Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Information Systems Management
- Budget Planning & Management
- Finance for Managers
- Methodology
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Biodiversity and Companies: managing risks and impacts
- IT Management using Excel
- English or French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
- Prerequisites for specialisation:
- Business Game & Companies; Labour & Legal Framework
- Prerequisites: Business, Strategy & Management Professions
- Negotiation in Purchasing & International Management
- Purchasing & Supply Chain: Business Orientation
- Innovation Management & Sustainability Challenges
The different courses and projects are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next. The specialisations offered will only be available if the required minimum number of students is reached. -
Year 2
Developing expertise in Sustainable Supply Chain Management -
Description Cours EN
Core course modules - MSc:
- Research Methodology
- Advanced Excel
- Data Driven Management
- Professional Thesis Monitoring
- Preparation for vocational integration
- Environmental & Social Transition
Specialisation lessons – MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management:
- Supply Chain Strategy & Implementation Drivers
- Sustainable Procurement & Sourcing Strategies
- Sustainable Production Systems
- Sustainable Transport System Planning & Management
- Procurement, Suppliers & Providers Management
- Business Excellence
- Distribution & Last Mile Networks Management
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management: economic, social and ethical considerations
- Purchasing & Supply Chain Digitalisation & Sustainability Purchasing & Supply Chain Monitoring and Auditing
The different courses and projects are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next. The specialisations offered will only be available if the required minimum number of students is reached.
All you need to know about languages, assessment, lessons and your teachers
Programme format and language:
- Year 1 is carried out on a Classic Track or a Work-study Track.
Year 2 can be carried out on a Classic Track with a Study-Placement or on a Work-Study Track: in both cases, it involves 3 days per week school-based and 2 days per week company-based. - English Track only
Assessment:
Three types of evaluation:
- Continuous assessment: 40% of the final mark
Throughout the year, you will work on group or individual projects which will be marked by your teachers - End-of-semester exams: 60% of the final mark
These take the form of written exams - Professional Thesis
Your teachers:
The teaching team for this MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management is made up of French and international research-active Faculty members and industry professionals who are recognised for their strong expertise in the different fields of management. The research-active Faculty work with our laboratory, Excelia Lab, offering innovative pedagogy, whilst the industry professional lecturers focus on real-life business issues.
Types of lessons:
Your core course modules are taught as amphitheatre lessons, with your entire Year Group. In addition, you will attend tutorials in small groups.
Your experiences
Business Game
Carried out as a company game, you will work in teams to tackle and solve real-life business issues.
Climacité© Project – Classic Track (2 months)
Through Climacité©, our students have the opportunity to make a personal contribution to the planet. By focussing on one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the aim of the project is to raise awareness and educate students on the issues of environmental protection and how to effectively address climate change.
Students spend 2 months in an NGO or association, in France or abroad, undertaking a socially responsible, voluntary assignment to benefit the planet and other living beings.
Internship (9 months)
The Year 1 Classic Track provides an opportunity to carry out a 3-month internship and in Year 2 a 6-month internship, in France or abroad. The theoretical expertise acquired during MSc lessons is therefore put into practice during this company-based period.
Series of Lectures
Throughout the year, industry professionals and experts present a variety of lectures, helping you to understand the different issues and problems facing their industry sector.
Support for Vocational Integration
At Excelia, your professional success is our priority. Through the Talent Centre, you benefit from tailored support: coaching sessions, CV and interview workshops, a platform offering exclusive job opportunities, and networking events with companies.
Whether you're seeking an internship, a work-study placement, or your first job, we equip you with all the tools you need to stand out and secure the best career opportunities.
Final dissertation
It is the culmination of your academic career and enables the school to assess your ability to analyse specific issues related to sustainable supply chain management. You will be required to carry out a structured analysis, formulate a precise diagnosis and propose innovative and responsible solutions to meet the environmental, social and economic challenges of the supply chain.
This experience is also a unique opportunity to carry out in-depth research on an operational subject, under the supervision of research professors. It will be a major asset in enhancing your CV and boosting your career prospects in the field of sustainable supply chains.
Careers
A choice of careers after this MSc specialisation in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management
Our graduates quickly take up positions of responsibility in all sectors of activity across all 5 continents. Thanks to the MSc, they rapidly rise to management positions.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the types of professions in which you are likely to work.
Types of jobs:
- Director of Purchasing
- Head of Purchasing Department
- Purchasing Manager
- Purchasing Director
- Purchasing & Procurement Manager
- Purchasing & Logistics Manager
- Industrial Purchasing Manager
- Group Purchasing Director
- International Purchasing Director
- Purchasing Engineer
- Head of Group Purchasing
- Procurement Sourcing Manager
Compagnies:
- STEF
- Bolloré Transports & Logistics
- Alstom
- Unilever
- Lidl France
- Pasquier
Facts & Figures
Length of time required to secure a job
of our graduates secure employment within 6 months of graduation
Salaries
average starting salary
Cost of studies
Tuition Fees 2025-2026
Students from within the European Union*
- Classic Track** MSc 24 months (Years 1 and 2): €25,500
- Classic Track** MSc 12 months (Year 2): €15,000
*27 European Union members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Students from outside the European Union
- Classic Track** MSc 24 months (Years 1 and 2): €27,000
- Classic Track** MSc 12 months (Year 2): €16,000
The above fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.
In addition to tuition fees, you need to take into account the following costs:
- Multiservice charge: €350*
- Annual administration costs relating to a double qualification (if applicable)
- Enrolment fees at a partner university relating to a double qualification (to be paid directly to the partner institution)
*This one-off Multiservice fee gives access to the following services:
- Administration and support services
- International mobility insurance-assistance
- Reprographics credit (photocopying, printing)
- Unlimited access to all content on Exceliaprime Edutainment platform
- Personalised support and coaching from our Talent Centre
Financing your studies
International Students
For more information about the cost of studying
Admission
Applications are open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
1 / Online application
Submit your application online and select your programme:
List of supportive documents required* : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)
*If you are applying for an English Track programme, your CV and cover letter must be provided in English.
Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
2 / Online video interview
Details of admissions tests
- Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
- Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)
Upcoming admissions deadlines
Possibility of taking the admissions test all year long.
3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid
Admissions test results
Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.
4 / Administrative assistance
Confirmation of enrolment
You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.
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5 / Proof of academic level required
Conditions of acceptance
To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:
English-Track and French-Track Programmes:
- Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
- Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
- For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
** International Foundation Programme et Excelia First Year
Proof of language ability is NOT required if:
- Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
- You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
- You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track
Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
Applications are open to students with a minimum of 4 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
1 / Online application
Submit your application online and select your programme:
List of supportive documents required*: CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)
*If you are applying for an English Track programme, your CV and cover letter must be provided in English.
Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
2 / Online video interview
Details of admissions tests
- Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
- Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)
Upcoming admissions deadlines
Possibility of taking the admissions test all year long.
3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid
Admissions test results
Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.
4 / Administrative assistance
Confirmation of enrolment
You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.
Click here for administrative assistance
5 / Proof of academic level required
Conditions of acceptance
To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:
English-Track and French-Track Programmes:
- Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
- Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
- For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
** International Foundation Programme et Excelia First Year
Proof of language ability is NOT required if:
- Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
- You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
- You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track
Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
