Why major in Project and Supply Chain Management?
Position yourself for career success with the skills and knowledge to be an effective manager of projects, programs and supply chains including e-commerce and global environments. Project and supply chain management (PSCM) professionals are in high demand since they drive core business operations in corporate and nonprofit settings.
You might thrive in the PSCM degree if you...
- Are a detail-oriented problem solver
- Flourish working in teams
- Are adaptable and flexible
- Are an effective communicator
Job Growth and Salary Outlook in PSCM
- Projected job growth: Between 7 percent and 19 percent over the next decade*
- Job titles
- Business operations analyst
- Project manager
- Supply chain analyst
- Global logistics specialist
- Production control manager
- Median pay: Between $80,000 and $100,000*
- Job titles
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
Job Boards
- Project Management Institute Job Board
- Association for Supply Chain Management Job Board
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Career and Professional Development: Setting You Up for Success
From your first day at Penn State Abington, you can access tools provided by the Career and Professional Development team to prepare for the future.
- On-campus networking opportunities
- Internships
- Supports such as resume reviews and mock interviews
Coursework
Courses concentrate on developing the vital knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in PSCM, including
- Scheduling, resource coordination, and risk control
- Operations, logistics, purchasing, and distribution
- Analytical and interpersonal skills to design and operate complex management systems
- Processes, transactions, and terminology related to data, operations planning and control, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), purchasing, and materials management
The Student Experience
The PSCM program's multidisciplinary approach equipped me with valuable skills that I applied during my internship at Universal Health Services, where I collaborated with key stakeholders to plan and execute a Six Sigma certification project focused on reducing waste and improving process efficiency.
The PSCM program stood out for its hands-on learning and dedicated faculty focused on student success. Internships at Sofidel America and Dorman Products provided valuable real-world experience in supply planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, and vendor communication. Working with tools like SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Project helped me build a solid foundation in industry-standard systems and directly apply classroom knowledge to practical, professional settings—preparing me well for the next step in my career.
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