Management and Economics

The strengths of the programme

• A full-time programme taught in English.
• Study at two internationally renowned schools: Audencia Nantes and MIP Politecnico di Milano.
• The MSCPM program is offered in two different lengths depending on your previous academic background:
• One year for those already holding a four-year Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering.
• Two year program for those holding three-year Bachelor’s degree in any field or four-year Bachelor’s degree in a field other than business or engineering.

Introduction
Supply chain and purchasing management are integral to the success of international businesses who are striving towards competitive advantages on a global level. The key to this success is having the right skills and knowledge to plan and execute strategies that boost revenues and reduce costs.
The programme has been designed in collaboration with MIP politecnico di Milano and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Graduates of this programme will be well equipped to meet the challenges associated associated with managing international business transactions in the field of supply chain and purchasing management.
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) has awarded its accreditation to this programme.

Core Management Phase: Courses in Nantes (Extended programme only)

For students registered in the Extended (two-year) version of the MSCPM programme, you will begin with a selection of courses which focus on the core skills of management. You will then proceed with three phases of study focusing specifically on supply chain and purchasing management.

Courses will be taught in Nantes by Audencia's permanent or visiting faculty and they aim at providing the knowledge, skills and techniques that are fundamental to management studies. Skills learned during this phase will be your foundation for the subsequent programme courses.

Topics covered:

• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Entrepreneurship
• Management Control
• Business Simulation
• Project Management
• Strategic Management
• Sectoral Marketing
• Change Management

Admission RequirementsOne-year Programme: 4-year Bachelors degree in business or engineering.Two-year Programme: 3-year Bachelors degree or 4-year Bachelors degree in other fields.Proficiency in English (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, GMAT, GRE).ProcessApplication on the Audencia websiteCV and cover letter in EnglishCopies of diplomas and transcriptsEnglish test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS)Copy of identity documentEssay/Interview in situ or on-line in the month following pre-selectionAdmission confirmed shortly after the interview

Audencia Nantes' commitment to excellence and diversity is shown through the various types of scholarships given out each year to students of merit from different backgrounds.

Audencia Nantes awards over € 500,000 in scholarships per year giving the opportunity for students around the world to study in a world-class international environment.

Our aim is to open up the best business education to students that show the skill and motivation to be the leaders of tomorrow.

Early Application Waiver of € 1000: awarded to candidates who submit their on-line application for the programme before January 31st. You can find the on-line application on the programme's website: http://www.audencia.com/mscpm

Diversity Scholarships of € 3000: awarded to candidates whose nationality was not represented in the last two years and that are above a minimum mark according to admissions criteria. Candidates from the chosen regions who apply early have a higher chance of obtaining an award, as scholarships are only given to the first applicant from the underrepresented country to register in the programme.

Global Leadership Awards of € 3000: awarded to candidates who meet us during our stops around the world as part of Audencia’s Global Responsibility Tour. The criteria set to award the prize are the same as those for admission to the programmes. Please check the next Global Responsibility Tour stops on our website: http://www.audencia.com/en/international/meet-us-global-responsibility-tour/

Accreditation

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) has awarded its accreditation to this programme.

This programme is offered in partnership with MIP Politecnico di Milano.