Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the strategic coordination of business operations, technology, and strategy to optimize the movement of goods, services, and information across global markets. Businesses depend on efficient and sustainable supply chains to drive profitability, enhance operational efficiency, and meet customer demands in an increasingly complex business landscape.

Why Study SCM at the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business?

Our SCM major equips you with real-world problem-solving skills in forecasting, inventory and demand management, sourcing and distribution, and global fulfillment. Through our industry-connected curriculum, you’ll gain hands-on experience and learn how to optimize operations, improve decision-making, and create profitable businesses. As one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand careers today, our SCM major prepares you to make a difference and build a smarter, more sustainable world.

Discover Duquesne’s Distinctive Educational Experience

  • Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Our program integrates AI, data analytics, automation, and sustainability to prepare graduates for the demands of today’s dynamic supply chains.
  • Global Business Perspective: Learn how supply chain decisions shape international trade, risk management, and ethical sourcing in a globally connected economy.
  • Real-World Experience: Build practical skills through internships, consulting projects, and industry partnerships that bring classroom learning to life.
  • Networking & Professional Growth: Faculty maintain strong relationships with regional and national SCM leaders who serve as mentors and open doors to career opportunities.
  • Certifications: You will have the opportunity to earn a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification as part of SCMG 375, a required course, along with a variety APICS certifications.
  • Gain In-Depth Experience: Through Duquesne’s collaboration with the SAP University Alliance, SCM majors can earn their SAP Student Recognition Award. SAP is the world’s leading Enterprise Resource Planning company.
  • Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management: Offering a unique blend of academic learning and experiential opportunities, SCM majors participate in industry tours, SCM case competitions, and student organizations like the Duquesne Supply Chain Council and the Association for Supply Chain Management Student Chapter. 

 

Program Information

Students are exposed to a broad curriculum focusing on analytical and practical skills. This approach emphasizes the integration of supply chain activities and prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, whether in a small non-profit or large corporation.

Program Type

Major, Minor

School

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

Academic Department

Management and Supply Chain Management

Duration

4-year

Required Credit Hours

Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits.

From Our Alumni

Ronald Coleman

"Thanks to the supply chain management knowledge I gained from the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, I am very comfortable in my professional role at Nestlé."

Ronald Coleman B'23, Demand Planning Specialist, Nestlé

Career Opportunities

Invest in Your Future

Every organization depends on an efficient supply chain. Whether in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, technology, or finance, SCM professionals are critical to business success. Graduates of our SCM program have secured roles such as:

  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Operations or Logistics Manager 
  • Inventory, Planning, or Production Planner 
  • Procurement and Purchasing Specialist
  • Demand Planner 
  • Buyer

Accounting Majors Employment

Recent Duquesne SCM graduates have found positions in a variety of major corporations, including: 

  • Alcoa
  • Amazon
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods
  • IBM
  • Ivalua
  • J.B. Hunt
  • Kraft Heinz
  • MSA Safety Incorporated
  • US Steel
  • Nestle
  • PNC
  • PPG
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • UPMC
  • Wesco

Supply Chain Management as a Second Major or Minor

Combining Supply Chain Management as a double major or minor with another business major gives students a competitive 
advantage in the job market.

SAP Student Recognition Award

Presented by the Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management, and the Information Systems Management and Supply Chain Management departments. Co-sponsored by SAP University Alliance.

Gain experience in purchasing, inventory, sales order management, production management, and financial transactions with SAP's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. As the industry gold standard, SAP's ERP software is used by the majority of Fortune 500 companies.

To qualify, you must complete three designated courses corresponding to your program.


Supply Chain Management Majors

  • SCMG 385 SCM Information Systems and Technology
  • SCMG 469 Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • ISYS 483 Enterprise Systems

Information Systems and Technology Majors

  • SCMG 385 SCM Information Systems and Technology
  • ISYS 483 Enterprise Systems
  • ISYS 484 Business Intelligence

Supply Chain Management Master's Students

  • SCMG 612 Introduction to SCM Information Systems
  • SCMG 639 Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • ISYS 483 Enterprise Systems

To earn the award, you will compete against your peers, using SAP to perform a business simulation that will deepen your understanding of operations.

Award Contact

John Russo

Associate Director, Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management

John Russo

Curriculum

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To complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students must complete a minimum of 120 credits. Supply Chain Management (SCM) majors are required to take:

  • Bridges Requirements: 19 credits of University-wide courses taken by all students
  • Business Core Required Courses: 51 credits plus 3 additional credits of required courses taken by business students
  • SCM Major Required Courses: 18 credits
  • Major Specific Electives: 9 credits
  • Open Electives: 20 credits
  • Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a minimum overall 2.0 GPA

Students are encouraged to meet with their Student Success Coach for more information.
  • SCMG 375 Supply Chain Process Improvement (3 credits)
  • SCMG 385 SCM Information Systems and Technology* (3 credits)
  • SCMG 472 Global Transportation and Logistics (3 credits)
  • SCMG 474 Supply Management Procurement (3 credits)
  • SCMG 480 Forecasting, Production, and Inventory Planning (3 credits)
  • SCMG 499W Strategic Supply Chain Management* (3 credits)

* SCM majors can earn the SAP Student Recognition Award by achieving a “B” or better in the 3 courses indicated.

SCM majors need 9 credits of electives.

  • BLAW 353 Contracts (3 credits)
  • BLAW 354 Commercial Transactions (3 credits)
  • IBUS 345 International Negotiation (3 credits)
  • MKTG 472 Digital Marketing (3 credits)
  • MKTG 473 Sales Management (3 credits)
  • MKTG 476 Product Innovation (3 credits)
  • ISYS 381W Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
  • ISYS 382 Data and Information Management (3 credits)
  • ISYS 483 Enterprise Systems* (3 credits)

* SCM majors can earn the SAP Student Recognition Award by achieving a “B” or better in the 3 courses indicated.

Minor in SCM by taking:

  • SCMG 267
  • SCMG 375
  • SCMG 385
  • Any 2 of the following 3 courses: SCMG 472, 474, and 480
By earning your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), you will achieve five key Learning Outcomes: Business Functional Knowledge, Analytical & Critical Business Thinking, Cultural Intelligence, Ethical & Moral Compass, and Influence & Collaboration.