Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Process Management and Digitalisation (MD-AL)
Certification : Titre enregistré au répertoire national des certifications professionnelles N° de fiche RNCP38364, Date d’échéance de l’enregistrement : 31-12-2027 délivré par le ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la recherche
Presentation
The Master’s degree in Management and Digitalisation of Procurement and Logistics Processes (MD-AL) at ESUV is a qualification registered with the RNCP at Level 7, designed to train high-level executives over a two-year period at the intersection of operational performance and technological transformation. The programme equips students with the ability to manage the entire value chain (or supply chain) of an organisation, integrating next-generation digital tools, from strategic sourcing through to final distribution.
This programme is perfectly aligned with the needs of managers involved in value chain operations, who are seeking creative, passionate, curious, and motivated professionals.
The ESUV MD-AL Master’s programme enables students to become highly operational from their very first professional experience. Courses, conferences, masterclasses, and business games are delivered by industry professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Access to our network of premium partner companies is provided to support your work-study placement.
Prerequisites
ENTRY LEVEL(S)
Bachelor’s degree / Licence and Bac+4
Prerequisites: The Master’s degree in Management and Digitalisation of Procurement and Logistics Processes (MD-AL) at ESUV is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree / Licence or any other Level 6 qualification and, for entry into the second year of the Master’s programme, to candidates who have validated a Master 1 or have obtained a waiver from the certifying body.
Admission is based on the review of the application file and may include an interview.
This programme does not offer any equivalences or transfer pathways.
Programme objectives
The Master’s degree in Management and Digitalisation of Procurement and Logistics Processes (MD-AL) at ESUV is a state-recognised Level 7 qualification aimed at achieving the following objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain in order to identify optimisation levers across flows, from production to last-mile delivery
- Train students in the definition and deployment of procurement strategies, including supplier portfolio segmentation and risk management (geopolitical risks, shortages, price fluctuations)
- Learn to integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development principles into procurement and logistics practices
- Develop a cost-reduction approach that goes beyond purchase price, taking into account the total cost of ownership across the product and service lifecycle
- Master information systems and tools applied to procurement and logistics, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and data analysis tools
- Understand and apply continuous improvement and Lean methodologies to enhance logistics process performance
- Master advanced negotiation techniques with international suppliers and draft/manage complex procurement contracts, while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
Further Studies
This Master’s degree is professionally oriented and therefore leads directly to employment.
Degrees and Certifications
Students entering the first year of the Master’s programme are required to validate all skills blocks
Admission Procedures and Deadlines
Access deadlines
- Applications for the September 2026 intake are open from 1 March to 20 September 2026.
- Applications for the deferred January 2027 intake remain open until 18 December 2026.
Modalities
Access to our programmes may be initiated:
- By the employer,
- At the employee’s initiative, with their employer’s agreement,
- By a student or their legal guardian
- Work-study is available from the third year onwards
Upon completion of the application form, our institution undertakes to respond within 72 hours.
If the programme requires specific prerequisites, we will propose, regardless of the funding method you are considering, a knowledge assessment and/or a positioning interview (by telephone or videoconference) and/or a review of your application file.
Duration
DURATION OF STUDIES:
- 2 years for students holding a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification, and 1 year for students who have completed the first year of a Master’s programme.
- Work-study programme available.
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Teaching Methods and Assessment
Assessment Methods: Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analyses and/or multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and competency evaluation (written + oral) / Thesis defence / Professional evaluation in the company
Programme Summary Documents: Course materials (PDF, and/or Word, and/or PPT formats), case studies and/or audio and video resources, and any exercises to be completed during the programme
Career Opportunities
- Project Officer
- Logistics Specialist
- Purchasing Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Import-Export Sales Executive
- Sales Manager
- Management Controller
- Purchasing Strategy Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Purchasing Director / Head of Procurement
- Production Purchasing Manager (raw materials and/or equipment)
- Procurement Planning and Supply Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
Programme
YEAR 1
The MD-AL programme in Year 1, which aims to develop managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
Corporate Strategy
Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
Project and Innovation Management
Managerial Geopolitics
Corporate Finance and Cash Flow Management
English
Business Challenges in a Globalised Economy
Business Law
Semester 2:
Innovation & Business Model
Management of Collaborative Tools
Globalisation and International Economics
Environmental Management and Eco-responsible Strategies
International Management
Fundamentals of Transport and Production Management
Procurement Management and Supplier Relations
Basic Logistics and International Transport
Introduction to Logistics Management Technologies
Business Game
Internship (Optional)
YEAR 2
The MD-AL programme in the specialisation year is organised around two (2) main areas:
AREA 1: SPECIALISED MODULES
Semester 1:
International Economics
International Management and Trade
Procurement Strategies
Quality Management and Risk Management
Semester 2:
Employment Law
Procurement Policy and Strategy
Commercial Operations Management
Team Management
Business Game
Internship (Mandatory)
Dissertation Writing
AREA 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of skills blocks:
Block 1: Create and develop a digital entrepreneurship project using AI
Block 2: Design a digital project following a UX Design approach adapted to AI
Block 3: Manage a digital project using agile methodology, and develop its functional specifications and technical requirements
Block 4: Develop an e-marketing and communication strategy for a digital entrepreneurship project using AI
Block 5: Conduct studies and write reports in competitive intelligence and corporate strategy
Our Training Organisation
Tuition Fees
Information regarding the cost of this programme can be accessed by clicking on the following link : https://esuv-ecole.fr/tarifs-et-financements/
