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MAI - Innovation & International Purchasing

Kedge Business School
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 15,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 15,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 15 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Talence, France
Language English

Program Overview

The MAI - Innovation & International Purchasing at KEDGE Business School is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 15 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the MAI - Innovation & International Purchasing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 15 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 15,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 15,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Bordeaux, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MAI - Innovation & International Purchasing programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Purchasing Management And Leadership
  2. Purchasing Value Creation And Vision
  3. Purchasing Processes And Tools
  4. Innovation And Environment
  5. Doing Business in Emerged and Emerging markets
  6. SAP ERP Software
  7. Open Innovation
  8. Creative Thinking and Making
  9. Sustainable Entrepreneurship
  10. Crisis Management
  11. Storytelling and video
  12. Excellence through « made in »
  13. Leadership & management

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Documents

  • CV
  • Copy of your passport
  • Highest degree certification
  • Certificate of achievement or transcript of your current studies
  • TOEFL >= 550  / IBT >= 90 / TOEIC >= 780 /  IELTS >= 6.5 or equivalent 
    Except for students who have studied in English abroad (at least 2 years)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 15,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 15,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 15,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 15,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact KEDGE Business School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Kedge Business School

Kedge Business School logo

Kedge Business School

Talence, France

KEDGE is a business school based in Marseille, Bordeaux, Paris and Toulon offering under and graduate management programs : bachelor, master, master of science, MBA.

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 15 months