Supply chain management is a fast-growing field, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting that professions in supply chain management will grow seven percent in the next 10 years. Almost every large-scale company will have a supply chain, so you have the opportunity to work in a wide range of sectors globally. You can choose from a huge variety of roles in supply chain management, including logisticians, purchasing managers, transport, storage and distribution managers, operations managers, and cost estimators. Logisticians, who coordinate and analyze a company’s supply chain and manage a product’s lifecycle, generally command the highest median salaries (around US$148,700). According to PayScale, the average salary for supply chain management jobs in the US is US$81,439. At the postgraduate level, logistics and supply chain management degrees such as the ones offered by EM Normandie are the ideal preparation for working in roles such as logistics consultant, head of procurement, and head of distribution.
The top 10 companies for supply chain management careers according to Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25 are:
1. Unilever
2. Inditex
3. Cisco Systems
4. Colgate-Palmolive
5. Intel
6. Nike
7. Nestle SA
8. PepsiCo
9. H&M
10. Starbucks
Studying supply chain management in France: FAQ
Do I need a visa to study in France?
Students from EU/EEA countries do not need a visa to study in France. Those from elsewhere will need to apply for an extended-stay visa with a residency permit (VLS-TS), either via the CEF process (see question 4) or from their nearest French embassy. When considering visa applications, officials are required to consider applicants’ academic background, level of preparation, study plans, and proficiency in the French language. Applicants are also asked to show they have sufficient financial resources – around €615 (US$670) per month, the equivalent of a basic monthly governmental scholarship.
Do I need to be fluent in French?
France offers a large selection of English-taught courses at the postgraduate level. Government agency Campus France offers a searchable online database of English-taught programs, and you can also search for relevant courses in France using Educhampion services course Finder.
Can I work in France while I study?
Students from within the EEA and Switzerland are free to pursue work alongside their studies without any restrictions. Those from other countries can work up to 965 hours per year (equivalent to 60% of a full working year), as part of the permissions granted with the VLS-TS visa and residency permit. Internships completed as part of a study program are not counted within this. Depending on the language in which the program is taught, students may be asked to submit proof of proficiency in either French or English. This can be proved through evidence of completing an earlier degree in the relevant language, or by taking a language test such as the DELF, DALF, IELTS or TOEFL.
