Work-linked training, Initial training

Master of Science Supply Chain Management

ISC Paris - Paris (75)

24 months

440h + 280h

Work-linked training

Initial training

Some courses in English

Admission

Teaching

Organization

Contact

This MSc trains experts in sustainable flow and supply chain management, integrating managerial, economic and health issues to optimize production, distribution and delivery on a global scale. The MSc Supply Chain Management program also offers a staggered start to the academic year, providing greater flexibility for students wishing to enter the program outside the traditional academic calendar. Teaching is 100% in English on the Paris campus and 25% in English on the Orléans campus.

Admission

Eligibility criteria

The course is aimed at students with a degree from Bac+3 to Bac+5 or international equivalent, wishing to acquire skills in management and supply chain management.

Admission process

Online application, selection on the basis of a portfolio and interview in French and/or English; start dates are in February (Fast Track) and March (Regular Track).

Training costs

Between €13,850 and €23,000, depending on the length of the program (1 or 2 years) and the student's nationality (EU or non-EU).

Where students come from

ISC Paris welcomes a wide range of international students, but does not specify the exact countries of origin on its website.

Teaching

Domains

Supply Chain

Main themes

The program covers essential skills in supply chain management, including international supply chain management, retail strategy, operations management, use of MRP-SAP and advanced Excel, as well as quality management, logistics projects and international purchasing.
It also includes procurement and sustainable supply chains, e-sourcing and supply chain management business case analysis.

Organization

Alternating rhythms

The work-study schedule depends on the campus: 3 days at the company and 2 days in class on the Paris campus, or 3 weeks at the company and 1 week in class on the Orleans campus.

Initial curriculum

A minimum 6-month internship is required to complete the initial course. It enables you to apply the skills acquired during the year and confirm your professional project.

TO REMEMBER

Organization type: Business school

Level of diploma obtained: Bac +5

Language: Part of the course is in English

Number of teaching hours: 440h + 280h

Accreditations/labels: AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), BGA, CGE (Conférence des Grandes Écoles)

www.iscparis.com

Address

22 Bd du Fort de Vaux, 75017 Paris

Education Manager

Btissam MONCEF

bmoncef@iscparis.com

Administrative Manager

Maria IVANOVA

01 40 53 74 07

mivanova@iscparis.com

LEXICON

Pathways, types and recognition of diplomas

Rankings, accreditations / labels

Certifications

Pathways, types and recognition of diplomas

Bachelor

This internationally-recognized diploma (Bac +3) is often awarded by private or international schools, and provides specialized or general training in a specific field with a view to professional integration.

ECTS credits

Standardized European credit system facilitating the comparison and equivalence of diplomas within the European Union.

CEFDG

Set up in 2001, the CEFDG assesses the quality of business school courses, guaranteeing quality control of Master's degrees, under the supervision of the Ministries of the Economy and Higher Education.

Executive Master

Bac +5 diploma for experienced managers, often in continuing education, aimed at reinforcing management and strategy skills at an executive level.

Continuing education

Training for working professionals, enabling them to improve, retrain or acquire new skills while continuing their professional activity.

Master's degree

Awarded to certain Bac +5 diplomas, issued by the French government on the recommendation of the CEFDG, it facilitates European mobility without being confused with the national Master's degree, reserved for French universities.

License

A 3-year higher education diploma awarded by universities, providing general or specialized training with a view to professional integration or further study.

Professional license

3-year higher education diploma, providing specialized expertise in a specific field, focused on professionalization with a strong practical component and an internship or work-study program with a company.

Master

A 2-year, Bac +5 degree after Bac +3, combining academic knowledge, professionalization and research, awarded by universities and recognized throughout Europe.

Mastère Spécialisé® (MS)

A Bac +6 diploma, accessible after a Bac +5 or an M1 with 3 years' experience, aimed at acquiring expertise or dual skills, with a compulsory internship and strong professional involvement.
Source: Conférence des Grandes Écoles.

Master of Science (MSc)

A Bac +5 diploma, accessible after Bac +4, focused on an international career. It includes 50% foreign-language teaching, 450 hours of classroom time and a minimum 4-month internship.
Source: Conférence des Grandes Écoles.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

1-year professional training program for experienced executives with 6 years' experience (10 years for the Executive MBA), often part-time and continuing education, unregulated but accredited by the AMBA for the best programs.

State recognition

It concerns the school as a whole (operations, pedagogy, premises, teachers), but does not certify diplomas, a role reserved for the Visa.

National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP)

Lists all state-recognized diplomas, titles and certificates with official professional value. It guarantees that the certifications listed meet the needs of the job market.

VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience)

Enables anyone in employment to obtain a professional qualification (diploma, title or certificate) by valorizing their experience, whether professional or extra-professional. The certification must be registered with the RNCP.
Source : France travail

State Visa

Awarding of a diploma by a state-recognized private establishment after 5 years of existence, following an inspection verifying the quality of the training, admission and award of the diploma.

Rankings, accreditations / labels for organizations and training courses

AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

This American label, created in 1916, is an accreditation that rewards business schools for the quality of their management training.
Source : Dimension Commerce

AMBA (Association of MBAs)

A British label guaranteeing the quality of leading-edge executive programs offered by business schools. By 2022, there will be 20 AMBA-certified schools in France.

CGE (Conférence des Grandes Écoles)

Association (under the French law of 1901) of leading engineering, management and multiple or specific higher education schools, all recognized by the French State, awarding a diploma of at least 5 years' study after the baccalauréat and conferring the grade of Master, as well as, for some of them, a national diploma.
Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

CGE

Association of engineering, management and higher education schools, awarding state-recognized Master's-level degrees after at least 5 years of post-baccalaureate study.
Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

Certimetal UIMM

National accreditation standards for training organizations wishing to prepare and present candidates for professional certifications in the metallurgy branch.

CTI (Commission des Titres d'Ingénieurs)

Since 1934, this independent organization has been mandated by French law to evaluate all engineering training programs, develop the quality of training and promote the title and profession of engineer in France and abroad.
Source : CTI

Eduniversal (EX SMBG)

Every year, the Eduniversal group publishes rankings of the best Masters courses, broken down by category. In the case of this guide, these are Logistics, Purchasing and Industrial Production Management.

EESPIG (Établissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Privé d'Intérêt Général)

Qualification leading to the signature of a multi-year contract between the State and the recognized institution, setting strategic objectives to meet national priorities in higher education and research.
Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

EFMD ACCREDITED PROGRAM (European Foundation for Management Development)

New label from EFMD (EFMD Programme Accreditation System) launched in August 2019, which allows an EQUIS-accredited institution to focus on one of its programs that it deems particularly strategic.
Source : Studyrama

EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)

Created in 1997, this European label is awarded by EFMD to business and management schools for a period of 3 or 5 years.

HCERES (High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education)

Independent public authority assessing higher education and research structures, and supporting quality improvement in France through analysis, evaluation and recommendations.
Source : HCÉRES.

ITII (Institut des Techniques d'Ingénieur de l'Industrie)

CFA organizations recognized by leading engineering schools to train engineers through work-study programs.

I-Trans

A competitive cluster for transport, mobility and logistics based in the Hauts-de-France region.

Label 4Digital

This recent label enables CGE members to gain recognition for their expertise in digital technology, particularly in the field of teaching and distance learning, both in France and abroad.
Source : CGE

QS World University Rankings

Annual global university rankings published by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a British company specializing in the analysis of higher education institutions worldwide.

Qualicert Label SGS

This service certification awarded by SGS is recognition by an independent third-party organization of the company's commitment to offering its customers quality services, meeting the characteristics defined in a set of standards.
Source : SGS

Qualiopi

Mark certifying the quality of the process of training, skills assessment, VAE and apprenticeship training providers, guaranteeing their compliance with quality requirements.
Source: Ministère du Travail, du plein emploi et de l'insertion.

Certifications

AFAV (French Association for Value Analysis)

Non-profit association promoting value-based analysis and management, offering certifications guaranteeing the quality of professionals' skills in this field.

APICS CLTD (Certified in Logistics Transportation and Distribution)

Certification training to master logistics, transport and distribution activities, providing the knowledge and tools needed to manage these operations in the Supply Chain.

APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)

A 4-module course leading to certification in industrial flow and operations management, sharing internationally recognized methods and tools for mastering logistics processes.

APMG PRINCE2

PRINCE2 is a project management method created by APMG. There are several levels of certification, validating the student's ability to successfully manage projects of varying complexity.

ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate

Focus on: planning fundamentals, demand forecasting, capacity-load balancing. Public: juniors or people in retraining.

ASCM Supply Chain Procurement Certificate (new)

Focus on: strategic purchasing, supplier management, risks and sustainability. Public: buyers, suppliers, sourcing managers.

ASCM Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate

Focus on: warehouse management, safety, technology, internal flow optimization. Public: warehouse managers, logistics supervisors, WMS project managers.

Audit France Supply Chain by Aslog

A 132-question reference framework and audit methodology for assessing and improving supply chain performance, accessible via auditor certification and a junior version for students.

BEST (Business English Skills Test and its Test Best Transport & Logistics)

Certification assessing English skills in a professional context, with a specific test for the supply chain validating vocabulary, comprehension, writing and oral expression, from level A1 to C2.

Freight capacity

Compulsory certification to operate as a haulier, issued via training, diploma equivalence or professional recognition, and must be held by the company director or his transport manager.

CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)

Certification in project management, issued by the Project Management Institute, for future project managers, offering theoretical knowledge and a recognized qualification for starting a career in this field.

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

Comprehensive skills assessment framework for the procurement professions. The different levels of certification enable thousands of professionals to compare their skills and validate their knowledge of the profession.

CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution)

Focus on: logistics, transport, distribution, warehousing. Target group: logistics, transport and distribution managers.

CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management)

Focus on: inventory management, production planning, MRP, S&OP. Public: planners, supply chain managers, analysts.

CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)

Global certification of excellence for Supply Chain professionals, aimed at improving organizations by addressing Supply function issues in a global way.

CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

Focus on: end-to-end supply chain management, supplier/customer relations, global flows. Public: supply chain managers, consultants, international profiles.

Demand Driven Planner

Demand Driven Planner is a Demand Driven Institute (DDI) certification course that introduces you to the new planning and execution technique for industry and distribution: Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP).

ELAQF (European Logistics Association Qualifications Framework)

This unique standard for assessing and certifying Supply Chain skills enables all managerial professionals to validate their skills and identify potential areas for development.

IATA (International Air Transport Association)

International airline trade organization, offering training and certification in air freight and passenger transport.

Lean 6 Sigma

A method aimed at reducing process variability to improve product and service quality, with different levels of certification (White, Yellow, Green, Black Belt), the Green Belt level being dedicated to the management of improvement projects.

Agile Methods

Pragmatic project management approaches, mainly for IT, involving the requester based on an iterative, incremental and adaptive development cycle, four values and twelve principles.

SCOR-P (SCOR Professional Endorsement)

Focus on: supply chain modeling and optimization using the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR). Public: performance, transformation and process-oriented profiles.

SYNCFLOWS

Training leading to certification, enabling you to master flow management and synchronization techniques, using the latest generation of Kanban methods to optimize the supply, manufacturing and distribution supply chain.

TOSA

International certification measuring computer skills, particularly in office automation, validated by a score out of 1000, obtained after an adaptive, no-fail test at an approved center.