ICN Business School’s MSc Smart & Sustainable Supply Chain Management is a one- or two-year Master’s programme taught entirely in English at our Paris La Défense campus. It is designed for international students who want to work in purchasing, logistics, operations or supply chain consulting.
You will learn to manage flows from suppliers to customers, negotiate with suppliers, organise international logistics and design supply chains that are more agile, resilient and sustainable, using data and digital tools. You can start in February or September, and graduate with a French Master’s grade degree from a programme ranked 21st in France by Eduniversal (2026).
The programme is built on ATMx, ICN’s philosophy: solid foundations in management, then crossing them with other disciplines (art, technology, the sciences) and other professions.
Accreditation and recognition
Graduates receive two degrees: the MSc, which holds the label of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), and the DESSMI, a French state-recognised degree that confers the Master’s Degree grade (level 7, RNCP no. 42682). ICN Business School holds the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations.
Why international students choose this MSc
Two start dates. Start in February or September, in Year 1 or directly in Year 2.
Study at La Défense. The Paris campus sits at the heart of Europe’s leading business district, close to the headquarters of major international groups.
A French Master’s degree, taught in English. You graduate with a degree recognised by the French state at Master’s level, from a school accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
Practical tools. You earn TOSA certifications in Advanced Excel, Power BI and VBA, tools widely used in supply chain roles.
Professionalisation
You complete at least 2 months of professional experience in Year 1 and at least 4 months at the end of your studies. In Year 2, you work on a real operations challenge with a partner company. ICN’s Careers and Internships Service helps you find internships and your first job, and recruitment fairs put you in contact with major logistics groups.
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS), or 1 year with direct entry into Year 2
Full time, in Paris
Optional academic stay abroad in semester 2
What you will study
The programme combines a core curriculum in Management by Innovation, shared by ICN’s MSc programmes, and specialised courses in purchasing, logistics and supply chain.
Year 1
Specialisation: Purchasing Function and Negotiation · Supplier Relationship and Sustainability · Production Control and Quality
Core curriculum: Strategy and Innovation · Project Management · Organisational Dynamics at Work · Digital Transformation & AI · Responsible Innovation · Data Management · English for Effective Teams · Prompt Engineering · Talk & Impact · Unlock Your Career Potential · CreaCthon
Advanced Excel (TOSA) · at least 2 months of professional experience
Year 2
Specialisation: Supply Chain Strategy · International Logistics · Design and Control of Flows · Indirect Purchases · Supply Hubs, Warehousing and Distribution · Smart Supply Chains · Supply Chain Design and Optimisation · Sustainable Value Chains
Core curriculum: Business Models & Entrepreneurship · Financing Innovative Projects · Research Methods & Data Analysis · English for Specific Purposes · Change Management & CreaCtive Leadership · CreaCtive Learning Expedition
Capstone project with a partner company (2 stages) · Power BI and VBA (TOSA) · Master’s thesis · at least 4 months of professional experience
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: TOEFL 75, IELTS 6, TOEIC 750, Duolingo 105, Cambridge FCE or PTE Academic 51–58, unless English is your native language
How to apply
1.Fill in the online application form, upload your documents and pay the €100 application fee (non-refundable).
2.Complete the one-way video interview within 5 days. The academic jury replies within 8 to 10 business days, outside holiday periods.
3.If you are admitted, pay the deposit to confirm your place.
4.You receive your official admission letter and can start your visa process.
Documents: CV in English, transcripts of the last 3 years, your most recent diploma or a certificate of enrolment, English test results, a copy of your passport or ID card.
Visa
Non-EU students apply for a long-stay student visa (VLS-TS). In countries covered by the Études en France procedure, the application goes through Campus France.
Your career after the MSc Smart & Sustainable Supply Chain Management at ICN Business School
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).
Typical roles after the MSc Smart & Sustainable Supply Chain Management:
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
You join a network of more than 25,000 ICN alumni working in France and around the world.
Tuition fees
February 2027 intake:
Year 1 €13,000
Year 2 €13,000
direct entry into Year 2 €15,000
September intake:
Year 1 €14,800
Year 2 €13,000
direct entry into Year 2 €15,000
For international students, a deposit of €4,000 (€800 for students who do not need a visa), deductible from tuition fees, is required at the time of registration.
Scholarships
ICN Business School offers international scholarships for talented and motivated students.
The Paris La Défense campus is located in the heart of Europe’s largest business district, ranked fourth worldwide. Offering direct access to 2,800 major French (CAC 40) and international companies and economic organisations based in La Défense, our campus provides students with an unrivalled location for internships and job searches.
If you would like to learn more about Paris, please visit our dedicated Paris campus page.
The Paris La Défense campus is located in the heart of Europe’s largest business district, ranked fourth worldwide. Offering direct access to 2,800 major French (CAC 40) and international companies and economic organisations based in La Défense, our campus provides students with an unrivalled location for internships and job searches.
If you would like to learn more about Paris, please visit our dedicated Paris campus page.