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Master of Supply Chain Management Program

Overview:

Tighter deadlines, fear of disruptions, globalization, changing technology, and more. As logistics and supply chain networks become increasingly complex, professionals like you are enhancing their skills hoping to earn their place at the strategic leadership table.

With the Penn State Master of Supply Chain Management, you can gain the higher-order skills and abilities to think in tandem about the people, processes, and technologies required for world-class integrated supply chain management.

Admission Requirements:

• Official transcripts from each institution attended
• GPA— An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a grade average of “B” or better in at least six credits of graduate coursework. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be admitted under limited circumstances
• Test Scores and Waiver Policy — Official GMAT or GRE test scores from within the past five years are required.
• English Proficiency
• Reference(s)

Program requirements:

Courses

Core Courses (12 credits)

Supply Chain Management SCM 800 3 credits

Supply Chain Performance Metrics and Financial Analysis SCM 801 3 credits

Supply Management SCM 822 3 credits

Operations Management and Demand Fulfillment SCM 842 3credits

Advanced Courses (12 credits)

Supply Chain Analysis SCM 530  3 credits, includes 4-day residency

Research Topic SCM 594 3 credits

Supply Chain Design and Strategy SCM 850 3 credits

Supply Chain Transformation and Innovation SCM 860 3 credits

Supply Chain Elective (choose 3 to 6 credits)

Additional Elective (choose 0 to 3 credits)

Career Opportunities for Graduates:

Organizations in virtually every industry, including non-profit and government sectors, use supply chains in their daily operations in positions such as:

• director of supply chain operations
• senior supply chain management analyst
• performance improvement senior manager
• supply chain technical analyst
• director of purchasing
• logistics management analyst
• commodity manager
• transportation or distribution center manager
• procurement, sourcing, or merchandise manager

Location: 128 Outreach Building, University Park, PA 16802, United States.

Website: Penn State World Campus

Penn State is also top ranked by U.S. News & World Report, and is AACSB accredited, an honor reserved for the top 5% of business schools worldwide. Recruiters seek out our graduates. This online program is competitively priced compared to other AACSB accredited programs. Waivers are now available for highly qualified candidates. Please see our How-to-Apply page for details. Between our strong alumni network and corporate connections with top companies and practitioners, you will have access to a wealth of resources who can help move your career forward.