MSc International Logistics and Port Management

Introduction
Programme
Admission
Career
Tuition fees and funding

Accredited by the French Conference des Grandes Ecoles.

The MSc International Logistics and Port Management trains expert port professionals, be it in transport, logistics or operations terms.

The MSc in International Logistics and Port Management teaches practical skills sought for by businesses specialising in international logistics, international transport and port management. The involvement of regional experts in teaching helps students develop as professionals and enter the job market.

Mame GNINGUE
Academic Director
Assistant Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Learning Objectives

Designing and implementing optimum solutions in shipping
Acquiring expertise in the organisation, management and satisfaction of national and international operators’ needs.
Knowing and mastering the tools required for one’s actions

Strong points

Lectures given entirely in English, while residing in France in an international context
Lectures from experts with international reputations, from a wide range of countries and cultures
A professionalising programme: In-company Consulting Projects and Challenges, Business Dating, Professional Colloquia
A campus in the heart of an international logistics hub (Le Havre, 1st French Port for External Trade)
The Institut Portuaire d'Enseignement et de Recherche: IPER offers Shipping and Port expertise
A cohort of a manageable size and close individual monitoring

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The programme of the MSc International Logistics and Port Management provides a comprehensive set of knowledge to succeed in this dynamic industry.

Programme

Semester 1

Basics of Logistics and Supply Chain
Information Technologies for Logistics (SAP)
Sustainable Logistics
Procurement and Purchasing
Operations Management
Integrating the Supply Chain
Quality Management
Pricing and Cost Calculation
Auditing and Controlling
Revenue Management
Research Methodology
Professional Techniques
Career Path
Flowcharting
Business Case
Digital Project Management

Semester 2

Basics of Transportation and International Trade
Customs Procedures
Multimodal Transport
Risk and Crisis Management in 4.0 Industry
Maritime Transport
Shipping Business Strategy
Sustainable Warehouse and Distribution Management
SAP Project
Port Community Management
Port Logistics
Business Case
Dissertation
Career Preparation
Internship

Selection based on application file and individual motivation interview.

Please apply via the on-line application procedure.

Eligibility for application

The programme is open to:

Students who hold a four-year bachelor degree or equivalent

No English language test score is required for students holding a degree from an English-speaking university. For other applicants, language requirements are: TOEIC 790, IELTS 6, TOEFL 83.

Due to the covid-19 situation and the closure of some Exams Centres, we do offer the possibility for the candidate to take a Language Test online, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information : applyto@em-normandie.fr.

Admission procedure

Application files submitted are reviewed with special attention paid to the seriousness of the file and the quality of the academic and/or professional profile.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview via Skype with a Head of Academic Programme. This interview helps clarify the applicants profile, their projects, their objectives. The final admission decision (offered or denied admission) is communicated a few days after this interview.
Admitted candidates are notified formally and invited to make a down payment, later on deducted from the tuition fees. This initial payment confirms the candidate's seat in the programme and an unconditional letter of admission is then issued.

In order for our students to benefit from optimal learning conditions, places in our programmes are limited. The number of remaining places is reviewed after each admission session. Whenever a cohort is full, admissions for the programme are closed.

The application deadline for the 2020-2021 admission session is 15 July 2020.

In addition to the EM Normandy application form, international candidates must approach their local Campus France office to facilitate the process of obtaining their visa.Once the down payment has been received, the School will help International students with their visa procedures and search for accommodation.

handicap

EM Normandie is easily accessible by disabled persons and will adapt its welcome schemes to match specific situations.
If you are disabled, please contact
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General information about the employment market

The logistics industry is dynamic and operating smoothly. Currently responsible for over 2 million jobs in France, the market is set to expand by around 1.5% per year.
The constant growth of e-commerce supported by new technologies, related consumer habits and the impact of big data are creating change and causing companies, particularly in industry, to rethink how they are organised and how their systems operate.
New skills such as interdisciplinary expertise are expected, with more capacity to progress in an international and multicultural environment where mobility and the ability to bring together virtual teams are the keys to success.

Career Prospects

Prospects are numerous in industrial organisations, logistics and service firms, as well as humanitarian agencies:

Head of Flow/IS Management
Head of Supplies
Head of Logistics Organisation
Logistics Analyst
Head of Logistics Project
Logistics Consultant
Head of Logistics
Head of Procurement
Head of Distribution

Graduate employment data based on 2019 employability survey

100% net employment rate
90% in executive employment
93% on permanent contracts
75% of students found a job before graduating; 100% of graduates found a job in under 2 months.
Average gross annual salary including bonuses for the last 4 year groups in similar logistics/supply chain roles: €44,900

Examples of companies where our graduates work

Tuition Fees for 2020-2021

MSc International Logistics and Port Management: €12,500
€50 charged to candidates in order to study their profile
As from September 2020, you will pay a €92 contribution to CEVC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus) by connecting to https://cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr/
€575 membership fee for Association Alumni EM Normandie, which will give you access to all their services and a life membership (not compulsory).