Program Content for the MSc in Supply Chain & Operations Management

You will first follow a core syllabus which will allow you to acquire the fundamentals of management, gain the necessary skill set of international business management and apply it to the industry.

Example of courses:

• Fundamentals of Economics
• Fundamentals of Finance
• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Corporate Social Responsibility

After the enrolment and before the official start of classes, you will have access to many of the digital resources available to emlyon business school students during the summer:

• emlyon business school apps and platforms (Learning Hub, Career Center, etc.)
• e-learning management fundamentals courses available online

This will help you to get to the grips with the various tools and ensure that your integration is a success, as you will have a busy schedule once the program begins in September.

📅 October to December 📍 Lyon

Course modules:

• Extended entreprise (networks, partnerships, ecosystems)
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• History of enterprise, trade and technology
• Business and finance, Total Cost of Ownership
• Operations, Industrial Strategies, industrial programs
• Purchasing function and organization
• Forecasting and planning
• Programming, Spreadsheets, Databases
• Mathematics 1
• Communication

📅 January to March 📍 Lyon & International

Course modules:

• International Trade
• Project management
• Labour and Employment
• Business, Innovation, Value creation
• Technology overview
• Information systems architecture
• Mathematics 2
• Leadership, Teamwork

📅 2 weeks in March 📍 Spain

This International Seminar is a unique opportunity to engage in insightful conferences and connect with numerous companies in an international context. It offers a firsthand understanding of how the economic landscape influences business strategies, while also immersing you in the local culture. Finally, it is also a way to start developing your international network.

📅 April to August

The internship will last from 4 to 6 months. It is a valuable opportunity to apply what you've learned in your studies and gain hands-on experience in the field. Alternatively, it can also provide the work experience you need to complete your degree and graduate from the programme. The school will provide the necessary resources and support to help you secure an internship that suits you.

📅 September to December 📍 Lyon & International

Course modules:

• Geoeconomy, Industrial Economy
• Intercultural business
• Regional Business Environment
• B2B Marketing, Business intelligence
• Law, Contract Management
• Basics of Economy, Marketing, Finance, Accounting
• Logistics
• Strategic Sourcing, Make-or-Buy
• DIWII/ Interfora Workshops
• Materials and energy
• Smart buildings
• Project Management
• Data science
• Industry 4.0
• Decision Aid techniques
• Creativity and critical thinking

📅 January to March 📍 Lyon or Paris & International

Specialisation courses:

• Performance Control and Indicators
• Suppliers employment, Low Cost Countries
• Key Purchasing Categories
• Outsourcing purchasing and supply chain management
• Deliveries, acceptance and claims
• Supplier Innovation
• Supplier Management & development
• Repair, Reuse, Recycle
• Big Data, Internet of Things
• Information System for Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Design
• Negotiation
• Dispute résolution
• Sustainable Supply Chain
• International Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Purchasing and Supply Chain transformation
• Transportation modes and intermodality
• Supply Chain 4.0
• Collaborative e-commerce

Only for the Purchasing and Supply Chain specialization
📅 4 weeks between February and March

The International Seminar gives students the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from different perspectives and work with participants from diverse backgrounds, enriching their experience and broadening their global outlook. It's also an opportunity to build international relationships, work on group projects and improve their communication and teamwork skills in a multicultural environment.

Specialisation courses:

• Risk Culture
• Risk Sociology
• Labour Risk (Job Injuries and Occupational Diseases)
• Hazardous Materials *Purchasing Risk Management
• Supply Chain risks
• Production Risk Management
• New Techs Risks
• Cybersecurity
• Maths 1 for Risk Management
• Negotiation
• Crisis Management
• Roles and Processes of Insurance
• Insurance ethics
• Insurance Accounting and Controlling
• Insurance Law
• Insurance Audits
• Risk Info Management System
• Maths 2 for Risk Management

The Professional Thesis is an analytical work on a topic related to the industry and to the professional experience gained during your internship. This is a great opportunity for you to research a subject which is not only of particular interest, but which has the potential to contribute powerfully to your personal and professional development.

The 4 to 6-month internship is a great opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test and acquire tangible experience within the industry.

The internship is a great opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test and acquire tangible experience within the industry. The school will give you all the support and tools you need to find the right internship for you. Instead of doing an internship, starting directly with your first job can validate this professional experience required to get your degree and graduate from the program.

Assessment methods may include case studies, presentations, mock exercises, tests, etc.

The graduation rate for students of the MSc in Supply Chain & Purchasing Management* for the 2022-2023 academic year is 93% (100% of students taking the exam have graduated).
These figures relate to the 18-month MSc Supply Chain and Purchasing Management program.