Project Supply Chain Management, Penn State Lehigh Valley

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Penn State Lehigh Valley’s Project and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) program prepares students for high-demand careers to successfully manage the flow of goods and commerce. With a globally respected Penn State degree, graduates are competitively positioned for well-paying roles in both local and international markets.

Overview

Penn State Lehigh Valley’s Project & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) program provides students with the tools required to design and operate complex management systems. As a PSCM graduate, students can pursue careers in various facets of supply chain, manufacturing and distribution in capacities such as information integration, transportation logistics, consulting, and more.

Taught by faculty with decades of experience in major supply chain roles, students will receive a broad foundation in project management, supply chain principles and business fundamentals. Program courses include Project Management, Purchasing & Materials Management, Project Portfolio Management & Organization, Logistics Systems Analysis & Design, Supply Chain Management, and Corporate Finance. Students will gain real-world insights from industry guest lecturers and challenge concepts in collaborative research projects that analyzes real-world supply chain management issues.

With numerous distribution and manufacturing companies in the Lehigh Valley and easy access to New York and Philadelphia, students will have extensive opportunities for internships and professional networking.

PSCM Career Pathways:

Demand Management Analyst
Warehouse Supervisor
Project Manager
Transportation Specialist
Logistics Systems Coordinator
SAP Analyst
Procurement Category Agent

Testimonial

"The professors at Penn State Lehigh Valley genuinely care about you and developing your career. It’s not just another class or Power Point — they put the time in to helping you grow. They offer career fairs, speakers from the alumni association and the advisory board. A lot of alumni come back to speak to the students. There are so many different avenues in this field.”

-Alexis Havlicsek, PSCM graduate, 2023

Suggested Academic Plan

Suggested Academic Plans (SAP) provide the possible order of courses students might follow as they pursue a particular degree. SAPs are proposed schedules only. Individual student's schedules might look different if – in consultation with an academic adviser – the student has created a different plan. Care should be taken when changing the order of courses, as the SAP takes into account prerequisites and course controls. For the final work regarding the courses needed for graduation in a particular major, all students should consult the University Bulletin and their degree audit.

Suggested Academic Plans