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MAI - Management des Achats Internationaux et Innovation
KEDGE Business School
MAI - Management des Achats Internationaux et Innovation

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Admission Process
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Step 1 | Online application at join.kedge.edu |
Step 2 | Application documents examination |
Step 3 | Skype Interview |
Application | |
Application start dates | October to July |
Application Form | Application process entirely online |
Mandatory testing for application process | |
Language level tests |
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Admission exams | |
Admission exams |
1. CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT on join.kedge.edu 2. UPLOAD YOUR MANDATORY DOCUMENTS
3. PAY YOUR APPLICATION FEE 4. TAKE YOUR INTERVIEW A 30-minute online interview with a school's representative. IMPORTANT: Apply as soon as possible because of the visa procedure. The admission is made on your file examination + online interview. |
No mandatory tests | GMAT / GRE score will be to the candidate’s advantage |
Personal interview in the process selection |
This is a 30-minute online interview for all applicants regardless of their nationality or location. As soon as your application file is registered, you will receive an email from KEDGE to organise your interview. |
Application Checklist
Academic Documents required
- Undergraduate Diploma copy
- GPA results
- 2 Photographs
- Photocopy of ID Card / Passport
- Photocopy of university degree
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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
New Funding Solution available with MAI: Prodigy Finance : A new loan for international students
This funding solution is available for international graduate students, and loans can cover up to 80% cost of attendance, dependent on individual eligibility.
Admissions Office - Contacts
Name : Promotion officer
E-mail : international@kedgebs.com
Phone : +33 (0) 607 974 253
Choose a Master, an MS or an MBA in Purchasing
The Sector of Purchasing
This sector of business is a field that involves managing the practice of buying and selling goods. The importance of this sector is just beginning to become evident, as it is becoming prevalent and understood that the selling and buying practices of a corporation can detrimentally or positively affect is economic growth. It is important that companies continue to keep overhead costs down to promote profit; thus, leading to increased demand for professionals in this field.
Follow a Masters/MS/MBA in Purchasing
A secondary masters degree in Purchasing will allow students to garner an education that is focused on economic development and business management skills. To have within this field students will be trained in business development and strategies related to growth as well. Purchasing involves strategic decision making and problem solving skills. To develop this skillset, those studying purchasing will take classes regarding sociology and economy to help guide them through this factor.
To Work in the sector of Purchasing
Working in the special sector of selling and purchasing involves a utilization of specialized skills. Having experience in economic development, human resources, and a unique knack for gauging needs of customers and consumers are all necessary to ensure professional success in this sector. The hands on experience acquired through the educational courses in this field will prepare all who choose to join the sector with the tools to be successful within this field which has incredible growth potential as well.
This area of specialty in 2024
In 2024, the sector of purchasing management focuses on trend observation and research on demographics of any specific product targeted group. For example, each generation has different spending habits and patterns throughout periods in time. Some time ago, the largest spenders on makeup may have been middle aged women; now it is adolescent or teenage girls. The demographic has shifted and it is up to purchasing managers to observe, package, and adjust their purchasing and selling habits accordingly to ensure management success. The purchasing sector in 2024 involves being aware of the social market and their trends as well.
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