Micro Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Planning, Modeling and Analytics

Learning Outcomes:

Topics:

• Importance of planning to supply chain  management, key planning areas and overview of  different qualitative and quantitative approaches  to planning 
• Moving average, exponential smoothing,   regression-based forecasting techniques,  seasonality calculations, forecasting error. 
• Different kinds of centralised/decentralised supply  networks for additional cost-service requirements,  dynamics across the supply chain (Bullwhip effect) and its control 
• Factor rating and centre of gravity models for  location assessment 
• Different kinds of inventory, the importance of  inventory control, inventory management-related performance measures, perpetual inventory  (Reorder point, safety stock and EOQ) and  periodic inventory control (review period and  target inventory) techniques, customer service  levels (fill rate, cycle service levels), newsvendor  problem, ABC and VED methods for inventory  control, inventory counting, the role of information in  inventory management, centralised and decentralised inventory (square root law)
• Role and mechanism of aggregate and sales and  operations planning, chase, level and hybrid  planning options, Master production schedule,  material requirements planning (incl. lot sizing  rules), manufacturing resources planning,  distribution resources planning, enterprise  resource planning, yield/revenue management  principles
• Role/relevance of simulation and primary simulation  techniques and applications, Discrete event  simulation, system dynamics, use/relevance of  data analytical tools in different aspects of SCM,  clustering, classification and association pattern  recognition techniques

Indicative reading list 

• Jacobs, R.F., Berry, W., Whybark, D. and Vollmann, T. (2018). Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Education 
• Chopra, S. (2019). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation, Global Edition, Pearson 
• Benton, W. (2013). Supply Chain Focused Manufacturing Planning and Control, South-Western College Pub 
• Hillier, F, and Hillier, M. (2018). ISE Introduction to Management Science: A Modeling and Case Studies Approach with Spreadsheets, 6th  Edition, McGraw –Hill Education 
• Watson, M., Lewis, S., Cacioppi, P. and Jayaraman, J. (2012). Supply Chain Network Design: Applying Optimization and Analytics to the  Global Supply Chain. Pearson FT Press.

Entry requirements

To enroll in the Micro Master program, the learner must possess:

• Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications
• For a non-global accredited university degree, The learner should have followed the Accreditation of Prior Experimental Learning for Qualification (APELQ) policy of Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U). 
• Learners must be over 21 years old.

Université Libérale de Paris reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, SIMI shall not be accepted.

English language requirements

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
• Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent

After graduating from Micro Master programs, students receive all certified documents from Université Libérale de Paris.

Certified Documents:

• e-Certificate from Université Libérale de Paris. 
• Hard copy certificate from Université Libérale de Paris
• Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualification (APELQ) certified from Paris-U for credit and tuition fee transfer
• Certification & Recognition certified from Paris-U

Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use permitted in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you want to study for a university degree, students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the program Paris-U.

Université Libérale de Paris’s Micro Master Degree means:

Paris-U Micro Master Degree is certified at the master level and is equivalent to:

• Level 7 Certificate of Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) of the UK
• Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
• Level 7 Certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
• Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
• Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
• Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
• Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)

As a crucial component of Liberal Education, Paris-U is the first university in the world to fully implement the APEL.Q approach to acknowledge experience and knowledge. Assist students in becoming rapidly recognized and entering the labor market.

Short Courses Certified programs are completely approved and recognized, according to the same rigorous standards as academic degree programs. Learners might include this qualification in their portfolios when submitting for the APEL.Q examination.

Please note that, the APEL.Q process will lead to only the MLSCM degree of Paris-U, not a dual degree. For more information, read more HERE

Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) Certified program is not-for-profit, so the tuition fees are fully supported by Paris-U its partners. Université Libérale de Paris reserves the right not to accept more students if the number exceeds the quotas.

Apply Policy:

• To participate in Paris-U’s Short courses program, students need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
• Paris-U will not accept applicants if their entry qualifications are from diploma mill universities or schools/universities that are not accredited.
• For Level 7 short courses programs, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, students must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program of Paris-U so that you could take the Micro Master program but could not move to the Master’s program of Paris-U.
• English is not a mandatory entry requirement for short course programs, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Candidates should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at Paris-U.

Apply Process:

1.  Choose the program that suits your requirements. Note that applicants without a university degree will not be able to participate in the program at Level 7, and applicants without a Master’s degree will not be able to participate in the program at Level 8.
2. Email your application to support@paris-u.fr with all the required documents. You could download the application form here.
3. Our admission department will reach out to you and guide you through further processes if the registration documents need to be supplemented.
4. Université Libérale de Paris will issue the Letter of Acceptant (LOA). You will proceed to the next steps according to the instructions and pay the tuition fee.
5. Université Libérale de Paris will issue a student confirmation letter, login account to the e-learning system and related documents.
6. You have become an official Paris-U student and enjoy your study journey.

The Short Courses Certified program is a fully online program. You can study anytime, anywhere. The final exam will be uploaded to the system and marked by the academic panel of Paris-U. Students must submit assignments on time. Otherwise, the student is considered not to continue the program.