The Project and Supply Chain Management major concentrates on developing knowledge, skills, and abilities in two important disciplines in modern corporations.
Project management skills include the development of new projects and coordinating procurement and project delivery systems. Supply chain management enables organizations to develop value-creating supply chain networks by emphasizing the integration of:
- manufacturing and service operations
- logistics
- purchasing
- distribution
The major provides students with an opportunity to develop the quantitative and people skills necessary to design and operate today's complex management systems. Students learn how to manage critical components in organizational supply chains and apply business analytic methods for organizing and fully integrating supply chain practices throughout the organization.
Interested in what classes you need to earn a bachelor of science in Project and Supply Chain Management? Visit the University Bulletin and scroll down to the York campus for more information.
Meet a successful Penn State York graduate with a degree in project and supply chain management!
An In-Demand Skill Set
Graduates are uniquely well-prepared for careers in some of the highest in-demand professions in the modern business and government environments, managing the supply chain and project initiatives in:
- world-class business firms
- public sector organizations
- construction
- IT organizations
- third-party logistics providers
- goods and services distribution operations
Penn State York shares the bachelor of science in Project and Supply Chain Management with Penn State Mont Alto. All courses needed for the degree will be offered at each campus. Students in the program should expect to take some courses via a combination of web-based and face-to-face technology.
What is Project and Supply Chain Management?
It has been estimated that well over half of all activities in modern corporations are project-based. From developing a new product to constructing a new building, the list of efforts that organizations must plan, manage, and deliver on time and under budget is nearly endless.
At the same time, globalization creates a growing need for professionals who can effectively manage complex supply chains. The study of project and supply chain management emphasizes the integration of manufacturing and service operations, logistics, purchasing, and distribution—the functions that enable organizations to cultivate value-creating supply chain networks.
Degree Requirements
For the bachelor of science degree in Project and Supply Chain Management, a minimum of 120 credits is required:
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 45 |
| Electives | 2 |
| Requirements for the Major | 88* |
* Includes 15 credits of General Education courses.
Career Opportunities
The Project and Supply Chain Management major can lead to a number of different career paths. The B.S. in Project and Supply Chain Management is one of only a handful of undergraduate degree programs in this field. Graduates are uniquely prepared to work in project-intensive industries such as construction, insurance, information services and information technology, manufacturing, utilities, pharmaceuticals, third-party logistics, and goods and services distribution operations.
South-central Pennsylvania has a strong industrial base and is home to numerous distribution centers and related businesses that ship goods and materials across the country via the interstate highways. This degree was designed to be of value locally and to meet the needs of employers in the region and beyond this area.
Project Management
- Project manager
- Project scheduler
- Program coordinator
- Sales
- Account management
- Estimator
- Business analyst
- Quality assurance
- Demand planner
Supply Chain Management
- Planning and Forecasting
- Purchasing
- Supplier Sourcing
- Operations Management
- Materials Management
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Distribution
- Systems Management
- Rate Analysis
- Performance Analysis
- Customer Service
- Global Supply Chain Management
Transportation/Carrier Management
- Rate Analysis
- Pricing
- Sales
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Account Management
- Systems Management
- Transportation Management
- Traffic Management
- Dispatching
- Fleet Management
Third Party Logistics
- Analysis
- Demand Forecasting
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Account Management
- Systems Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Dispatching
- Transportation Management
- Freight Management
Concurrent Majors Program
Students who are motivated to enhance their educational experiences and improve their knowledge and skills can greatly benefit from completing the concurrent degree program at Penn State York. This program allows students to simultaneously pursue both the bachelor of science in Business (BSB) and the bachelor of science in Project and Supply Chain Management PSCM). Obtaining both degrees provides students with the opportunity to differentiate themselves in the workplace and adapt to the changing landscape of career alternatives.
With careful academic planning under the guidance of your academic adviser, it may be possible for students to complete both degrees with a minimum of 121 credits. The specific number of credits required to complete both degrees may vary depending on the chosen BSB option.
We invite you to review the suggested academic plan for the BSB MGMT/MKTG Option combined with the PSCM dual degree.
If you are interested in pursuing this dual degree or would like more information before making a decision, please reach out to your academic adviser or contact Dr. Ali Kara at [email protected].
