Online Programs in Supply Chain Management

Overview ........................................................3

Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management .........................4

Residency Experience ...................................5

Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Information Systems ...........................5

Why Penn State ............................................6

Begin Your Application Today ...................7

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“In today’s global economy, an

efficient supply chain plays a

critical role in an organization’s

overall success. Every business,

no matter how big or small, has

supply chain–related functions.

Penn State’s online programs offer

working professionals in supply

chain management the opportunity

to earn a highly respected

graduate degree or certificate while

maintaining their demanding jobs.”

—Dr. Gary Gittings, Director, Online Graduate Programs,

Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems;

Senior Research Associate, Thomas D. Larson

Pennsylvania Transportation Institute

Penn State’s Online Supply Chain Programs

• Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management

• Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Information Systems

Earn respected credentials and advance in your career with a graduate degree or certificate in supply chain management, offered by Penn State’s highly ranked Smeal College of Business and the World Campus.

Since credits earned in the certificate program can be applied toward the master’s degree program, you can earn a valuable credential on your way to an advanced degree.

In Penn State’s online supply chain programs, you get the flexibility of online courses—studying whenever and wherever you want—plus ongoing interaction with respected faculty and fellow graduate students. Achieve both your professional goals and your organization’s goals by pursuing an online Penn State supply chain degree or certificate.

Overview

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In a comprehensive survey performed by Gartner, Inc., Penn State’s Smeal College of Business was ranked as the #1 U.S. supply chain program, based on industry value, program depth, and program scope.

Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management

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OverviewAs a working professional in supply chain management, you can take steps to advance your career by earning the Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management. You will use case studies, analyses, and problem-solving techniques to study management, transportation and distribution, supply chain design and strategy, and current issues and best practices in supply chain transformation.

ApplicationsThe Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management program can help you progress to a leadership position in a variety of industries, including:

CurriculumYou can work full-time and earn the 30-credit master’s degree by completing the required courses, shown at right, and writing a professional paper. Each course is conducted online in a problem-solution format that emphasizes interaction and collaboration among students and faculty. “Virtually everything I’m learning is directly applicable to my current position. In fact, I’ve already started applying several of the concepts and techniques.”

– Bernard Ressler Director of Materials (MPS in SCM)

YEAR ONE

SCM 800—Supply Chain Management (4 credits)

SCM 810—Transportation and Distribution (4 credits)

SCM 820—Strategic Procurement (4 credits)

SCM 530—Supply Chain Analysis (on-campus residency and online component—total of 3 credits)

YEAR TWO

SCM 840—Supply Chain Project Management (4 credits)

SCM 850—Supply Chain Design and Strategy (4 credits)

SCM 860—Supply Chain Transformation and Innovation (4 credits)

SCM 594—Professional Paper (three 1-credit papers)

• manufacturing

• wholesale/retail

• distribution

• services

• transportation

• warehousing

• military

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On-Campus ExperienceMaster’s students in supply chain management strengthen their knowledge and expand their networking opportunities with a one-time, four-day residency experience at Penn State’s University Park campus. You and your peers will receive face-to-face instruction from professors in the highly regarded Smeal College of Business and participate in a business simulation experience. You will also have the chance to review your progress and discuss paper topics with advisers.

Additionally, the organizations that sponsor Smeal’s renowned Center for Supply Chain Research (CSCR) view the residency component as a critical aspect of the overall learning experience. CSCR sponsors include such major corporations as IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and Kimberly-Clark.

Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Information Systems

Increase your understanding of creative supply chain solutions through this online graduate certificate program. Immediately use your new skills at your job as you learn about strategic procurement and supply chain management, demand fulfillment, supply chain planning, network design processes, and information systems for supply chain management.

The certificate program is embedded within the Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management program, so you can use the certificate as a step toward the master’s degree if you choose to apply and are accepted. The certificate consists of three 4-credit courses, which you can complete in one year by taking one course each semester.

Program Courses

SCM 800—Supply Chain Management (4 credits)

SCM 810—Transportation and Distribution (4 credits)

SCM 820—Strategic Procurement (4 credits)

Residency Experience

Why Penn State

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Quality EducationIn 1892, Penn State founded one of our nation’s first correspondence courses; in 1998, we were one of the first major accredited universities to provide online education. We are committed to ensuring that you have access to a quality academic experience, even when you have job and family obligations to fulfill.

Reputation for ExcellenceThe Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems in Penn State’s Smeal College of Business has been ranked first in the country, according to a nationwide survey performed by Gartner, Inc. Other periodicals, such as U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek, consistently list us among the top supply chain programs, while the Smeal faculty ranks among the top twenty for research excellence across all disciplines.

Immediate ResultsPenn State’s online supply chain programs deliver practical, problem-solving techniques that students can use on the job immediately. Professionals working in the field of supply chain management—and their employers—can benefit from new skills and techniques long before completion of the program.

Proven Leadership in Online DeliveryPenn State is a global leader in online education. The supply chain certificate and master’s degree programs were developed to provide a high-quality online experience, with frequent interaction among students and faculty.

The Real Penn StatePenn State values online education as highly as it does resident instruction. No mention is made on your transcript or degree that your courses were completed online. The credits that World Campus students earn are exactly the same as those awarded to our on-campus students.

Penn State credits and degrees earned online are identical to those earned on campus.

Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Gartner, Inc., ranked Penn State’s Smeal College of Business as the #1 U.S. supply chain program, based on industry value, program depth, and program scope.

Did you know?

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Begin Your Application Today

Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Information Systems

• a completed application and application fee

• a short, one- to two-page résumé

• two official transcripts

• TOEFL or IELTS score, if applicable

Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management

In addition to the application materials required for the graduate certificate program, you are also required to submit:

• a personal statement (two-page maximum)

• one letter of recommendation

• GMAT scores

How to BeginVisit www.worldcampus.psu.edu/scm and click on “Apply Now.” Admissions decisions for the Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management are based on the quality of your credentials relative to those of other applicants. The decisions are also based on a review of your complete application portfolio. Beginning your application for a supply chain program is easy.

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