Master’s Degree in Management and Digitalisation of Procurement and Logistics Processes
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 CESCOM is a qualification registered with the RNCP at Level 7. Delivered over two years, it prepares senior managers at the intersection of operational performance and technological transformation, capable of managing the entire value chain (or Supply Chain) of an organisation—from strategic sourcing to final distribution—while integrating the digital tools of tomorrow.
This programme is perfectly aligned with the needs of managers engaged in the value chain, who are seeking creative, passionate, curious and motivated collaborators.
The CESCOM Master’s Degree in MD-AL enables students to become highly operational from their very first professional experience. The programme includes courses, conferences, Masterclasses and Business Games delivered by professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Students also benefit from connections with our network of high-level partner companies in order to complete their work-study placement.
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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.
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 at CESCOM 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.
Students entering the first year of the Master’s programme are required to validate all skills blocks
This Master’s degree is professionally oriented and therefore leads directly to employment.
Programme objectives
The Master’s Degree in Management and Digitalisation of Procurement and Logistics Processes (MD-AL) at CESCOM is a State-recognised Level 7 qualification that aims to achieve the following objectives:
Acquire a comprehensive view of the supply chain to identify optimisation levers for flows, from production to the last mile
Learn to define and implement procurement strategies, including supplier portfolio segmentation and risk management (geopolitical risks, shortages, price fluctuations)
Understand how to integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development considerations into procurement and logistics practices
Develop a cost-reduction approach that goes beyond purchase price to consider the total lifecycle costs of products and services
Master Information Systems and tools applied to procurement and logistics, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and data analysis tools
Understand and apply continuous improvement and Lean methods to enhance logistics process performance
Master advanced negotiation techniques with international suppliers and draft/manage complex procurement contracts while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
La formation
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
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.
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.
Career Opportunities
Project Officer
Logistician
Purchasing Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Import-Export Sales Executive
Sales Manager
Management Controller
Procurement Strategy Manager
Supply Manager
Purchasing Director / Head of Purchasing
Production Purchasing Manager (Raw Materials and/or Equipment)
Procurement and Planning Manager
Supply Chain Officer
La formation
Programme
Programme
1ST YEAR
The MD-AL programme in 1st year, aimed at developing managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
Corporate Strategy
Human Resources Management and Organisational Behaviour
Project and Innovation Management
Managerial Geopolitics
Corporate Finance and Cash 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 and Supplier Relationship Management
Basic Logistics and International Transport
Introduction to Logistics Management Technologies
Business Game
Internship (optional)
2nd Year Master's
2ND YEAR
The MD-AL programme of the specialisation year is organised around two (2) main areas:
AXE 1: SPECIALISATION COURSES
Semester 1:
International Economics
International Management and Trade
Procurement Strategies
Quality Management and Risk Management
Semester 2:
Labour Law
Purchasing Policy and Strategy
Commercial Operations Management
Team Management
Business Game
Internship (mandatory)
Writing of the Professional Dissertation
AXE 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of competency blocks:
Block 1: Create and develop a digital entrepreneurship project with the support of IA
Block 2: Design a digital project following a UX Design approach adapted to IA
Block 3: Lead a digital project using agile methodology, develop its functional specifications and technical requirements
Block 4: Develop an e-marketing and communication strategy for a digital entrepreneurship project with the support of IA
Block 5: Conduct studies and produce 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://cescom-paris.fr/tarifs-et-financements/
