THE MASTER’S PROGRAM IN DIGITAL & SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN
The Master’s in Supply Chain—also known at our school as the Master’s in Digital & Sustainable Supply Chain—is a specialization within the Grande École Program that prepares students to tackle the strategic and operational challenges of the supply chain in an international environment.
Faced with the challenges of competitiveness, digitalization, and environmental transition, companies must rethink their supply chains to improve performance, agility, and sustainability. This specialization trains professionals capable of leading these transformations and optimizing workflows in a responsible manner.
- 🌍 TEMPO:Classical
- 📍 CAMPUS: Paris
- 🌐 LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: 100% English
- 🎓 DEGREE: Master’s degree, recognized by the government
Objectives
The goal of this specialization is to train professionals who are able to:
- Manage international supply chains in complex and constantly changing environments.
- Addressing new supply chain challenges by balancing operational performance, digital transformation, and environmental responsibility.
- Make strategic decisions by taking into account cost, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction considerations.
- Support organizations in their transformation toward more agile, resilient, and sustainable supply chain models.
Key Skills
- Designing an Efficient Supply Chain
- Understanding and Mastering the Strategic Impacts of Supply Chain Operations
- Learn Purchasing Techniques
- Getting Organized to Optimize Supply Chain Performance
- Developing Strategic Workflow Management in a Digital Environment
- Manage Information Systems
- Quality Control
- Optimize Project Plans
- Reducing Human Impact on the Environment
- Analyze Risks and Costs
- Addressing issues related to eco-logistics and sustainable development
Subjects Taught
- Operations Management
- Risk Management & Sustainability
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Decision Making with Excel
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Supply Chain Strategy & Carbon Footprint
- Quality Management
- Forecasting & Demand Management
- Digital Transformation & Power BI
- Transportation and Climate Change
- Planning & Scheduling
An Enriching International Experience
The Digital & Sustainable Supply Chain Master’s program offers a truly international experience through academic exchange opportunities. In their fourth year, students can choose to participate in a semester-long study abroad program at one of190 partner universities around the world. This experience helps them develop a deep understanding of international markets and diverse business cultures.
For those who wish to take their studies further, it is also possible to earn a dual degree during a full academic year at a partner university in France or abroad. This program allows students to broaden their skill set and strengthen their international profile, a major asset in the job market.
An immersive educational approach closely aligned with the needs of businesses
Learn how to solve real-world supply chain challenges through business cases, case studies, and projects based on actual business situations. Professional simulations such as Reactik and The Fresh Connection also allow you to test your decisions and measure their impact in an environment that closely resembles a real-world business setting.
Site visits to professional facilities—including logistics hubs and warehouses—round out this program and allow you to observe supply chain operational challenges firsthand. The specialization also draws on a partnership with the Association Francophone de Supply Chain.
What are the career opportunities for graduates of the Master’s program in Digital & Sustainable Supply Chain?
The Master’s in Digital & Sustainable Supply Chain paves the way for a wide range of careers in companies that operate globally. Thanks to the practical and theoretical training provided by ESCE, graduates can pursue high-responsibility positions in various sectors. Potential career paths include:
Logistics Coordinator
Oversee and monitor the company’s logistics operations.
- The logistics controller manages the flow of goods, coordinates warehousing and transportation activities, and monitors logistics costs.
Request Planner
Forecast future demand for the company’s products or services.
- This involves analyzing market trends, collaborating with the sales and production teams, and creating demand forecasts to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
Digital Transformation Coordinator
Lead and coordinate digital transformation initiatives within the company, particularly in the areas of logistics and the supply chain.
- The digital transformation coordinator has a wide range of responsibilities, such as: adopting new technologies, automating processes, and implementing digital solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Logistics Consultant
Provide specialized logistics and supply chain consulting services to corporate clients.
- Logistics consultants work with other companies on issues such as optimizing logistics processes, reducing costs, and implementing best practices to improve operational performance.
Supply Chain Director
Oversee all of the company’s supply chain activities
- This refers to: strategic planning, operations management, coordination among the various functions of the supply chain, and ensuring that products are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.
Quality Director
Oversee and ensure the implementation and maintenance of quality standards within an organization.
- His responsibilities include defining and managing quality policies, ensuring that internal processes comply with established standards, and coordinating initiatives aimed at improving the quality of the company’s products or services.
A recognized program focused on careers in the supply chain
ESCE’s Master’s in Digital & Sustainable Supply Chain leads to a Master’s degree and prepares students for careers in supply chain management in an international setting. The program combines operational expertise, digital transformation, and sustainability issues to train professionals capable of managing complex flows and operations.
Graduates can pursue careers in a variety of sectors and join companies seeking professionals with expertise in purchasing, logistics, transportation, flow management, planning, or supply chain management.
Professional experience at the heart of the program
In your fifth year, put your skills into practice through a 6-month internship in France or abroad. ESCE supports you in your search through its network of 10,000 partner companies, which offer numerous internship and job opportunities.
Through the Corporate Relations service, you’ll also receive personalized support, targeted opportunities, workshops, and job fairs to help you enter the workforce.
How do I apply to the “Grande École” program?
ESCE offers several admission options depending on the entry level for the Grande École Program. Here are the different options:
- First Year: Admission is through Parcoursup and the SESAME entrance exam, a joint exam for several leading business schools. After creating your application on Parcoursup, you must select ESCE as one of your choices and register for the SESAME entrance exam. This exam assesses your skills through written tests (online) and an oral exam (in person at one of our campuses). Admission is open to students who have completed high school, provided they have earned a high school diploma or an equivalent degree.
- 2nd year: Admission is based on an application and a motivational interview. Applicants must submit an application package including their transcripts and a resume, followed by a motivational interview designed to assess their interest in the program and their career plans.
- 3rd and 4th years: You have the option to enroll at ESCE in the 3rd or 4th year through an internal admissions exam. Admission takes place through specific sessions offered from November through September, featuring online written exams and an in-person oral exam at one of our campuses.
Forinternational students, there is a specific admission process; detailed information is available on our website.
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