The GPLA Master's program trains future managers in purchasing, supply chain, and quality control, enabling them to thrive in an international and globalized environment.
Offered as an apprenticeship, this program combines academic excellence and professional experience to train executives who are immediately operational and prepared to take on strategic responsibilities.
The GPLA Master's degree is a two-year program, built around a core curriculum in the first year, followed by a gradual specialization in purchasing.
The apprenticeship allows students to put their knowledge into practice in partner companies while developing their managerial skills and understanding of international issues.
Information
Skills
Upon completion of the Master's program, graduates will be able to:
Develop a purchasing and logistics strategy aligned with the company's overall strategy.
Design and manage performance and risk management initiatives.
Manage multicultural teams and bring together internal and external stakeholders.
Define and lead organizational transformation and quality projects.
Objectives
Train managers capable of leading the purchasing function in an international context, with strategic responsibilities.
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
The Master 2 GPLA is aimed at students who:
Hold a master's degree or equivalent in economics, management, international trade, quality, logistics, or purchasing.
Have initial experience in a company (internship or work-study program).
Are motivated by international careers and able to balance training and apprenticeship assignments.
Application Period(s)
From 20/01/2026 to 24/07/2026
From 20/08/2026 to 25/08/2026
Supporting documents
Compulsory supporting documents
Motivation letter.
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Certificate of English level.
Curriculum Vitae.
Additional supporting documents
IAE-Message Score.
TOEIC.
Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
Document indicating the list of local M2 choices available here : https://urlz.fr/i3Lo.
Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE Obligatoires | |||||||||||
| UE 3: Anglais des affaires | 2 | Semestre 1 | 20 | ||||||||
| UE 1 : Négociation dans un environnement multiculturel | 2 | Annualisé | 20 | ||||||||
| UE 2 : Politiques et stratégies internationales des achats | 2 | Annualisé | 20 | ||||||||
| UE 4 : Droit des achats internationaux | 2 | Annualisé | 19 | ||||||||
| UE 5: Gestion de projet et innovation | 2 | Annualisé | 20 | ||||||||
| 1 UE au choix | |||||||||||
| Espagnol professionnel - Niveau 2 | 2 | Semestre 1 | 20 | ||||||||
| Allemand professionnel - Niveau 2 | 2 | Semestre 1 | 20 | ||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE 3 : Ethique et RSE dans les achats durables | 3 | Semestre 1 | 19 | ||||||||
| UE 2 : Veille économique, impact de l'IA et stratégie | 3 | Annualisé | 19 | ||||||||
| UE 1 : Management stratégique et financier des achats | 2 | Annualisé | 19 | ||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE 1 : Droits douaniers | 2 | Semestre 1 | 19 | ||||||||
| UE 2 : Analyse des risques internationaux | 2 | Semestre 1 | 19 | ||||||||
| UE 3 : Gestion opérationnelle des achats internationaux | 2 | Annualisé | 19 | ||||||||
| UE 4 : IA, digitalisation et pilotage des achats | 2 | Annualisé | 19 | ||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE 1 : Management des équipes achats | 2 | Semestre 2 | 20 | ||||||||
| UE 2 : Droit des contrats | 2 | Annualisé | 19 | ||||||||
| UE 3 : Business game | 2 | Annualisé | 19 | ||||||||
| UE 4 : Contrôle de gestion international de la fonction achat | 2 | Annualisé | 19 | ||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE 1: Méthodologie de recherche et mémoire professionnel de recherche | 14 | Semestre 2 | 20 | ||||||||
| UE 2 : Méthodologie de traitement de données : outils méthodologiques | 2 | Semestre 2 | 16 | ||||||||
| UE 3 : Séminaire international | 2 | Annualisé | 35 | ||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE CHOIX | |||||||||||
| UE 1. Au choix séminaire international | 6 | Annualisé | 20 | ||||||||
| UE 1: Au choix Projet alumni et recrutement | 6 | Annualisé | 20 | ||||||||
| UE 1: Engagement et vie associative & conférences métiers | 6 | Annualisé | 20 | ||||||||