MSc, Master of Science MAI International Purchasing & Innovation Management

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Admission level

From Bachelor's degree - 3 years to Bachelor's degree - 4 years, Validation of prior learning

Campus

Bordeaux

Degree

MSc, Master of Science

Format

Full Time

Intake

September 2025

Language

English

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4th

Best Masters ranking 2024 - Purchasing category

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Admission & funding for the Master of Science (MSc) International Purchasing & Innovation Management

Studies level – required diploma:

What are the admission requirements for the MSc in International Purchasing & Innovation programme?

Short Track (4 years + of higher education):
- Level of studies: M1 completed, or an International Bachelor's degree (Bac+4), or an equivalent of 240 ECTS credits,
- English level: TOEIC (785)/ TOEFL IBT (79)/ IELTS (6)/ Cambridge First (160/B2)/ Cambridge Advanced (180/B2)/ Duolingo (105)/ PTE (50)/ Linguaskill (169) - exemption for native English speakers or candidates who have had more than one year's work experience in an English-speaking country. 
 
Long Track (3 years + of higher education):
- Level of studies: 3 years of higher education attested by a diploma or an equivalent of 180 ECTS credits,
- Level of English: Language score is optional to enter the Long Track, but compulsory to enter the specialisation year of the MSc.

 

Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
You would like to resume your studies by integrating our MSc, Master of Science even though you do not have the diplomas normally required to access it? The Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP) allows people who does not have the required qualifications or diplomas to access the different levels of higher education. Find out more about the conditions required.

Selection dates

Selection month
Application deadline
Interviews* Date of results
Registration support webinar
January 2024 January 5th From 13 to 17 January From 20 to 21 January January 9, January 23
January 2025 January 19th From 27 to 31 January From 3 to 4 February February 20
February 2025 February 2nd From 10 to 14 February From 17 to 18 February February 20
February 2025 February 16th From 24 to 28 February From 3 to 4 March March 6
March 2025 March 2nd From 10 to 14 March From 17 to 18 March March 20
March 2025 March 16th From 24 to 28 March From 31 March to 1 April April 3
 
*New interview dates will be available in the coming weeks - subject to availability.
 
Start date: Early September 2025, end date: April 2027 (short track programme)

How to apply ?

How to apply

STEP 1

Online application on join.kedge.edu

Online application on join.kedge.edu

7 key steps to follow to apply online :  

    1.Create an applicant profile on join.kedge.edu
    2.Choose a programme
    3.Apply for a Merit Scholarship*.
    4.Answer motivational questions
    5.Download the required documents : 
        -A CV
        -A piece of identification (ID card or passport)
        -The last diploma obtained
        -Transcripts of the last training course taken
        -The certificate of schooling if you are in training.
        -Proof of English score (TOEIC, IELTS, IBT, Duolingo, PTE)
    6.Download the optional documents : 
        -Another diploma obtained
        -A letter of recommendation
        -A certificate of employment.
    7.Pay the application fee of 120€** per credit card to finalize the application.

* for international candidates only.
** Any application for which the fees have not been paid will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. This application fee is non-refundable and cannot be used for applications to other KEDGE programmes.

STEP 2

Eligibility results

The admissions team will review your application in order to declare you eligible based on the prerequisites and the academic and professional level required for the programme in question.

 

A confirmation email will be sent to you within 5 working days from join@kedgebs.com. We invite you to check your spam and to add this email address in your address book to be sure to receive future communications. 

STEP 3

Selection tests

In the case of eligibility, an invitation will be automatically sent to you via email from the address join@kedgebs.com to connect to interview.kedge.edu and reserve an interview date from those available. We advise you to book an interview date within 72 hours. This way, you will have the choice and time to organise yourself during a slot of your preference. After this period, the admissions team will contact you and summon you to the available slots of the next session.

 

Motivational interview:

Lasting 20 to 30 minutes in English for MSc and in French for specialised programmes. The objective of this motivational interview is to discover the personality, educational background, and professional project of the candidates to ensure its alignment with the DNA and content of the targeted programme. It is not intended to disturb or challenge the candidates but rather to clarify the programme's expectations and the candidate's skills to ensure a successful academic journey.

 

Written assignment (optional):

Before the motivational interview, a written assignment may be sent to you by email to prepare for your interview. These materials, to be returned by email to the jury before the motivational interview, will be used to assess the relevance of your application in relation to the desired profile. The nature of the written assignment varies depending on the programme: case study, text analysis, theoretical quiz, etc. Specific instructions for each programme will be provided in due course.

STEP 4

Admission results

Following the selection assessments, the admission decision will be communicated to you via email the following week (refer to the selection dates schedule) from the address join@kedgebs.com. You may be declared admitted, conditionally admitted, placed on a waiting list*, or not admitted, depending on the decision of the programme manager and their evaluating team. The programme's decision is final.

 

In the case of admission, your admission letter, validated by the programme director, will be enclosed with the response.

 

*For those placed on the waiting list, the final decision will be provided within a maximum period of 4 weeks.

STEP 5

Reception of your registration file

In the case of admission, you will receive an invitation to log in to your future registration space. Online registration is a mandatory step to confirm your place for the upcoming intake and access all resources at KEDGE.

 

To complete your online registration, you have a period of 10 days from the date of your admission letter to log in to your extranet (registration space), provide the requested information, and settle the deposit. Beyond this date, your admission will be considered void.

 

Information regarding deposits and refund procedures can be found here.

 

To assist you with these administrative procedures, we encourage you to refer to the website welcome.kedge.edu. The programme management will then take over to better prepare you for your intake.

Tuition fees

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MSc, Master of Science

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MSc, Master of Science

Scholarships

At KEDGE, we strongly believe that students shouldn’t abandon their education projects because of funding problems. This is why we have launched a financial support plan aimed specifically at helping international students:

  • Early Bird discount for early completion of your application: 10% before November 30 and 5% before February 29
  • Excellence scholarship based on merit
  • Solidarity Scholarship, a grant on social criteria
  • Diversity scholarship intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds
  • Partner scholarship for applicants joining the school via a “pathway agreement” with a partner institution
  • Alumni scholarship for alumni wishing to pursue further education at the school
  • Welcome to France scholarship, for talented international students applying before April 10th

See all scholarships

 

New Funding Solution available with MAI - MSc International Purchasing & Innovation Management

Prodigy Finance : A new loan for international students

This funding solution is available for international graduate students, and loans can cover up to 100% cost of attendance, dependent on individual eligibility. More information here