Overview

The MAI - International Purchasing and Innovation Management programme from KEDGE Business School equips you to take on strategic responsibilities in a fast-evolving global market. With 96% of graduates hired within 6 months and an average starting salary of €46,000, it provides both strong employability and the skills to shape tomorrow’s purchasing functions.

A unique positioning where purchasing is leveraged as a driver of innovation, sustainability and value creation.

Delivered fully in English, preparing graduates to thrive in multicultural and international contexts.

A strong focus on innovation, digital transformation and accelerated time-to-market.

Extensive partner network including L’Oréal, LVMH, Microsoft, Hermès, Renault and Danone.

Excellent career outcomes: 96% employed within six months, average annual salary €46,000.

Graduate destinationsâ€¯

Graduates pursue roles such as lead buyer, international purchasing director, sourcing manager, purchasing & logistics manager, product purchasing manager, director of innovation, and more.â€¯

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Evolution of Purchasing

Purchasing Process Management

Supplier Relationship and Innovation Capture

Purchasing in a Multicultural Environment

Purchasing Performance Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bordeaux, France

Disciplines

Innovation Management International Business View 95 other Masters in International Business in France

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Level of studies: A university-level Master’s Year 1 (M1) successfully completed, or an International Bachelor’s degree (4 years of higher education), or 240 ECTS credits attesting to a validated university-level M1 qualification.

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20400 EUR / year

≈ 20400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

20400 EUR / year

≈ 20400 EUR / year

Additional Details

Long track: Pathway Course (9,500€) and Master of Science (20,400€)
Early bird discount until November 30th (10% off tuition fees)

Living costs

Bordeaux

France

750 - 1050 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Graduate destinationsâ€¯

Graduates pursue roles such as lead buyer, international purchasing director, sourcing manager, purchasing & logistics manager, product purchasing manager, director of innovation, and more.â€¯

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bordeaux

Funding

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