Overview of the Flexible-Schedule State Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
HESTIM’s Flexible-Schedule State Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management prepares profiles capable of mastering and managing all the processes structuring modern supply chains, from purchasing management to logistics optimisation, while balancing academic training and professional activity.
In a context marked by globalisation and digital transformation, this state-recognised programme meets organisations’ need for executives capable of reconciling economic performance, quality and sustainability. It provides in-depth knowledge in supply chain strategy, purchasing management and flow management, with a comprehensive, structured view of logistics challenges.
The programme covers a broad range of skills: negotiation techniques, sourcing and supplier relationship management, forecasting and procurement management, multimodal logistics and supply chain management. It also includes cross-functional teaching in finance, management control, strategic marketing, quality, CSR and sustainable development.
The teaching approach combines academic rigour and practical applications, through the use of digital tools (SAP, business intelligence, supply chain analytics), optimisation methods (lean management, SCOR logistics audit, flow simulation) and the development of human skills in management and leadership.
Highlights of the Flexible-Schedule State Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- A state-recognised qualification, guaranteeing academic and professional recognition
- Structured programme covering the entire purchasing and supply chain cycle
- A balanced approach between theoretical knowledge and business applications
- Integration of current challenges: CSR, sustainable development and operational excellence
- Development of analytical, managerial and strategic skills
- Flexible-schedule format, compatible with a professional activity
State-recognised qualification
The Flexible-Schedule State Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management awarded by HESTIM is a state-recognised qualification, guaranteeing solid academic value and official recognition on the job market.
This recognition is a genuine lever for learners wishing to consolidate their career path, access positions of responsibility or move into strategic roles in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, in Morocco and internationally.
It also attests to the quality of the programme, in line with higher education standards, and strengthens the credibility of the qualification with recruiters, companies and academic institutions.
Training programme
Master 1
- Negotiation Techniques
- Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier Quality and Financial Assessment
- Operations Research
- Forecasting and Procurement Management
- Multimodal Transport Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Purchasing Management
- Finance and Management Control
- Quality Management
- Human Resources Management
- English
- Soft Skills
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Business Computing
Master 2
- Purchasing Policy and Strategy
- International purchasing practices
- CSR and Purchasing Ethics
- Supplier Sourcing Methods
- SAP
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Strategic Marketing
- Lean management and operational excellence
- Logistics Audit_SCOR Model
- Distribution and Warehousing Management
- Flow Management and Simulation
- English
- Soft Skills
- Business Computing
- Decision-Support Tools
- Business Intelligence
- Project Management
- Sustainable Development and CSR
Skills Developed Flexible-Schedule State Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- Mastery of negotiation techniques, sourcing and supplier relationship management.
- Management of forecasting, procurement and optimisation of multimodal logistics flows.
- Design and management of international purchasing strategies incorporating quality, cost and lead times.
- Use of digital and analytical tools: SAP, business intelligence, supply chain analytics.
- Application of continuous improvement methods: lean management, SCOR logistics audit, operational excellence.
- Skills in finance, management control, strategic marketing and project management.
- Integration of sustainable development, CSR and ethics issues into supply chain strategy.
- Development of soft skills: communication, leadership and relational intelligence.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for the Flexible-Schedule State Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent qualification, with validation of all credits.
- The application review is carried out at HESTIM.
- The application file is reviewed by HESTIM’s admissions board.
Documents required to apply to the professional Master’s degree in Logistics Management - Purchasing & Supply Chain
- Transcript of the Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
- Certificate of completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
- Copy of national ID card
- 1 photo
- Cover letter
- Updated CV
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