Students learn to manage complex processes, from supplier relationships to international operations, to make supply chains more resilient and to reduce their environmental impact, using data and digital tools. The MSc lasts two years, or one year for students who join directly in Year 2.
This MSc is built on ATMx, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s philosophy: solid foundations in management, then crossing them with other disciplines (art, technology, the sciences) and other professions.
Accreditation and recognition (state-recognised Bac+5 degree, Master’s Degree grade, RNCP)
What makes this MSc Smart & Sustainable Supply Chain Management stand out
From purchasing to distribution. The programme covers the whole chain: purchasing and negotiation, supplier relationships, production and quality, international logistics, warehousing and distribution.
Smart and sustainable. Students learn to use digital tools and data to make supply chains more agile, and to design sustainable value chains that reduce their carbon footprint.
Ranked and connected. The MSc is ranked 21st in France by Eduniversal (2026), and recruitment fairs put students in direct contact with major logistics groups such as La Poste, FM Logistic and Geodis.
Professionalisation
Students complete at least 2 months of professional experience in Year 1 and at least 4 months at the end of their studies, in flow management, logistics or purchasing. Internships, entrepreneurial projects and fixed-term or permanent contracts all count, as long as they relate to the specialisation. In Year 2, a Capstone project in two stages puts them to work on a real operations challenge with a partner company.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s Careers and Internships Service and its network of partner companies support students in finding internships and their first job.
Programme organisation
Duration: 2 years, or 1 year with direct entry into Year 2
Full time, in Paris
Each year combines a core curriculum in Management by Innovation and specialisation courses
In semester 2, students can choose an academic stay abroad
Purchasing and supplier relationships
The programme starts with the purchasing function, where much of a company’s costs and risks are decided. Students learn purchasing strategy and negotiation, how to select and develop suppliers, and how to integrate sustainability criteria into these relationships. In Year 2, a course on indirect purchases covers the goods and services that support the business.
Managing flows and operations
Students gain a complete view of physical, information and financial flows, from supply planning to delivery. They study production control and quality, supply chain strategy, international logistics, and the design and control of flows, as well as how supply hubs, warehouses and distribution networks are organised.
Smart and sustainable supply chains
Students study smart supply chains and the digital tools that make them more agile and connected, supply chain design and optimisation, and sustainable value chains. They learn to balance economic performance, resilience to global risks and environmental impact.
Tools, projects and Master’s thesis
Students earn TOSA certifications in Advanced Excel (Year 1), Power BI and VBA (Year 2). In Year 2, they run a Capstone project with a partner company and write a Master’s thesis. Content subject to change.
Intakes
February and September 2027, in Paris
Entry requirements
Year 1: a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS credits)
Direct entry into Year 2: four years of higher education (240 ECTS credits)
No professional experience is required
English level: TOEFL 75, IELTS 6, TOEIC 750, Duolingo 105, Cambridge FCE or PTE Academic 51–58
How to apply
Applications go through the MSc (DESSMI) admissions process. Selection is based on your application file and an interview, which look at your academic background and your motivation for supply chain and purchasing careers. The admission calendar follows the sessions set by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Business School.
Applying from outside France? See the international page of this MSc.
Careers after the MSc
93% of our employed MSc graduates found their job within 6 months, nearly half of them before graduating.
Average salary: €41,700 gross per year, including bonuses (2026 DESSMI employment survey, class of 2024-25).
Examples of careers:
Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Project Manager
Purchasing Manager / Buyer
Supply Chain Planner
Supply Chain Management Consultant
Logistics Manager / Warehouse and Platform Manager
Industrial Management Controller
Process and Methods Analyst
Graduates join a network of more than 25,000 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ alumni, many of whom work in supply chain roles in France and abroad.
Tuition fees
February 2027 intake:
Year 1 €13,000
Year 2 €13,000
direct entry into Year 2 €15,000
September 2027 intake:
Year 1 €14,800
Year 2 €13,000
direct entry into Year 2 €15,000
Funding options
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Business School understands that the costs associated with studying can be a barrier for many students. We have therefore put in place a range of solutions, including scholarships, to help you bring your academic project to life.
Scholarships
Each year, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ awards approximately 20 scholarships through its social affairs committee and endowment fund. How to apply? Following a review of your financial situation and academic file, you will be required to sign a commitment agreement.
We also offer interest-free instalment payment plans (in 3 or 5 instalments) to help you spread the cost of your tuition fees.
State financial aid
The French government offers a state-guaranteed student loan to support your studies. The cost of your tuition may also be deducted from your own tax return or that of your parents.
Student housing assistance
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is a partner of four specialist student housing platforms. What does this mean in practice? As an Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ student, you benefit from rental discounts and additional services.
Yes. The programme starts in February and September, in Paris, in Year 1 or directly in Year 2.
Is the programme about logistics or purchasing?
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Both. The MSc covers purchasing, supplier relationships, production, logistics and distribution, with a strong focus on digital tools and sustainability.
Which tools will I learn?
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Excel, Power BI and VBA, with TOSA certifications, as well as supply chain design and optimisation methods.