For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

The MPS/SCM curriculum is designed for working supply chain management professionals. Accordingly, successful applicants will normally have, before the start of their first semester, at least two years' postbaccalaureate work experience in supply chain management or a closely aligned field. Additionally, prospective students should also be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of skill with Microsoft Office Excel, business statistics (quantitative methods), mathematics for management, and/or financial accounting.

Students who require additional training are encouraged to enroll in preparatory courses prior to entrance into the MPS/SCM program.

For more information on prerequisites, please email Tami Barnes at tbarnes@psu.edu or call 814-865-0073.

Application Materials
 

A completed application (including a nonrefundable application fee). The application must be submitted electronically following the directions provided in the application.

A short, one- to two-page résumé. Submit by uploading to the electronic application.

A statement (two-page maximum) that describes your professional goals, experience, and responsibilities. Submit by uploading to the electronic application.

One letter of recommendation that addresses the applicant's professional capabilities and readiness for graduate study. Recent work or military supervisors are preferred. Submit by uploading to the electronic application. (Please note that the Graduate School application indicates that three letters of recommendation are to be submitted. However, only one letter of recommendation is required.)

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT): Applicants must take the official GMAT and have scores reported directly from the testing center to Penn State. The GMAT must be taken no more than 5 years prior to application. Applicants to our program represent diverse educational and employment backgrounds, and the GMAT provides a common assessment standard. Requiring the GMAT for master of professional studies in supply chain management applicants helps ensure that all master's degree students are well qualified. To learn about test centers and schedules, or to request that a previously taken GMAT score be reported to Penn State, please go to the official GMAT website. The GMAT program code for the Smeal College of Business master of professional studies in supply chain management is ZZ8-HD-64.

English Proficiency — The language of instruction at Penn State is English. All international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with some exceptions. Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Proficiency section on the Graduate School "How to Apply" page.

Two official transcripts for all graduate and undergraduate course work completed at an accredited institution, with English translation (literal) of records not in English. You may request that transcripts are sent directly from the institution to the Penn State address provided above. We recommend you also request to be notified when the transcripts are actually sent. Mail official transcripts to:

MPS/SCM Program Director
Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems
Smeal College of Business
489B Business Building
University Park PA 16802

How to Apply
 

1. Read the admissions requirements.
2. Begin the graduate school application.
   1. On the "Admissions and Program Information Portal" page, choose "Apply Now."
   2. When you get to the "Campus, Major, Degree & Semester" page:
      1. Choose "WORLD CAMPUS" as the campus.
      2. Choose "SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT" as the major.
      3. Choose "M P S" as the degree.