Academic Department
Supply Chain & Information Systems
Study how products, information, and technology move through global networks. Learn to solve complex business challenges using supply chain management, business analytics, and information systems in an evolving digital economy.
Connect Business, Technology, and Global Operations
Organizations operate in an increasingly connected, data-rich world where they must manage complex networks of people, information, products, and technologies.
Supply chain management, business analytics, and information systems help organizations design smarter processes, make informed decisions, and adapt to a changing global marketplace.
At the Penn State Smeal College of Business, you'll develop the analytical, technical, and leadership skills to improve business operations, leverage emerging technologies, and solve complex strategic challenges.
You'll explore topics including:
Supply chain strategy
Supply chain analytics
Logistics and distribution
Operations management
Business process design and improvement
Business analytics and data visualization
Enterprise information systems
Digital transformation
Artificial intelligence and business applications
Solve Business Challenges Through Connected Systems
Work alongside industry partners, engage with leading research centers, and gain hands-on experience tackling operational and technological challenges before you graduate.
Academic Programs in Supply Chain & Information Systems
Academics
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
The department offers educational opportunities at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels, combining rigorous academic preparation with applied experience in supply chain management, business analytics, and information systems.
Build Experience Before You Graduate
Supply Chain & Information Systems by the Numbers
Rankings, research, and industry partnerships reflect the department's impact in supply chain management, business analytics, information systems, and operations.
#7
Undergraduate Supply Chain
U.S. News & World Report (2026)
#19
Graduate Supply Chain Management
U.S. News & World Report (2026)
#25
Worldwide Research Performance
UT-Dallas Worldwide Business Research Rankings
Research That Advances Business Performance
Faculty research the challenges shaping supply chains, business analytics, and information systems. At the Center for Supply Chain Research, you’ll find instructors and industry partners working together to solve real-world business challenges and create value for organizations.
Learn From Supply Chain & Information Systems Experts
Learn from faculty, staff, and doctoral students whose research, industry experience, and teaching help shape the future of supply chains and information systems.