Program Overview

Program Overview

The Supply Chain and Operations Management Graduate Certificate program is designed for working operations and supply chain management professionals.

Program Requirements for Admission

Successful applicants will normally have, before the start of their first semester, at least two years' post baccalaureate work experience in operations management, supply chain management, project management, or a closely allied field.

An applicant must have received, from a regionally accredited institution, a baccalaureate degree under residence with credit conditions substantially equivalent to those required by Penn State.

• The applicant's baccalaureate degree should be in business, engineering, economics, information sciences, or a related field.
• The applicant should have completed a college-level course in microeconomic principles with a course in supply operations and/or chain management strongly recommended.
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 is required unless the student has earned a graduate degree from an accredited university.

Ideally, the applicant should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and business statistics, plus a basic understanding of accounting principles.

Program Details

The program is offered by Penn State Harrisburg, a comprehensive college in southcentral Pennsylvania offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs.

Academic and Administrative Structure

• The college is part of The Pennsylvania State University.
• It offers various academic programs, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and academic certificates.
• The college has an Office of Research and Outreach and is involved in community engagement through initiatives like the Harrisburg LaunchBox.

Student Life and Support

• The college provides student support services, including the Office of Student Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs.
• It also has a University Police and Public Safety department and a PSUAlert system for campus safety.

Location

The college is located at 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA.

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• It has a directory for university-wide information and resources.