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ESDES Lyon Business School - Supply Chain Management Programs


Integrated Masters Program and Masters Degree Program in Supply Chain Management in Lyon, France

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Founded in 1987 as part of the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy), ESDES Lyon Business School is is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and delivers a Master Degree which is recognized and awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research as well as a Bachelor Degree. The school is currently engaged in the process of acquiring international accreditations like AACSB.

Established in 1875, Catholic University of Lyon is the first university in Lyon and has over 10000 students studying from France and the rest of the world. With over 1400 students, ESDES Lyon Business School has partnerships with over 130 universities and 11 double diplomas available throut these partnerships. The schools hosts over 300 international students and is state-recognized and its diploma carries the VISA of approval and the Masters degree of the French Ministry of Education.

La Conference des Grandes Ecoles (CGE) brings together over 200 higher education institutions and French and foreign research recognized by the state and delivering a national diploma Bac + 5 minimum which trains their graduates in a constant search for excellence in conjunction with the corporate world, and the agents of the economy and civil society.

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Academic Programs

Integrated Program

  • Integrated Masters Program (5 years): The program combines teaching, international and professional experiences, through internships and associations. It also understands a personal coaching in order to define its career project. The course is organized in 5 years - 3-year generalist License to acquire the concepts, methods and management tools and a 2-year Master course leading to a professional specialization.
  • Students can specialize in other management areas including supply chain management in the 4th and 5th year (see below)
  • Admission is open to candidates already holding a valid high-school diploma (equivalent to the French baccalaureate) and official English test results (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, CAMBRIDGE)

Masters Degree Program

  • Master Degree in Management with International Supply Chain Management Specialization (2 years): The Master program is a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences provided by academics and professionals. It aims to give students the capability of evaluating the complexity of the international business arena by providing them with analytical tools for key decision-making processes. Students will also develop their communication, Leadership and Teamwork skills.
  • International Supply Chain Management Specialization: Goals include - develop skills and abilities in order to manage persons, processes and technologies required by today’s supply chains (tighter deadlines and greater risks); manage strategic business issues and the international market competitively; and master key skills such as managing processes in procurement, international sourcing, e-sourcing and outsourcing principles, designing and managing supply chains, and operations management.
  • Admission is open to candidates already holding a valid undergraduate degree (such as a bachelor), equivalent to 180 ECTS credits and official English test results (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, CAMBRIDGE)

LAST UPDATED ON May 9, 2018