Professional Development
As a Katz MS in Supply Chain Management student, you’ll have access to the Center for Supply Chain Management, which offers a variety of opportunities to learn, improve, and hone your skills through events like the Breakfast Speaker Series and annual Supply Chain Management Symposium as well as research projects.
Additional professional development and student club opportunities include:
- Katz Operations Club
- APICS Pittsburgh Chapter
- Competitive case competitions and hackathons
Project Management
Students looking to develop their project management skills may take advantage of the following opportunities:
Become a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI): PMI offers a student membership for $32 to those enrolled full time in a degree-granting program.
Join PMI Pittsburgh: The chapter hosts a wide variety of professional development and networking events throughout the year.
Participate in the CAPM/PMP Exam Prep Workshop, conducted every spring at Mervis Hall.
If you’re a veteran or serve in the U.S. Military, your PMI certification exam—including the PMI-PBA—is covered by the GI Bill.
Enterprise Systems
BMIS 2501 Enterprise Systems & Integration of Business Process (3 credits) offers students the opportunity to take the SAP/TS410 Certification exam on the last day of class.
Process Improvement
Students earn their Six Sigma Green Belt certification while taking the BQOM Six Sigma Theory & Practice (3 credits) course.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
I benefited so much from the relationships I developed with recruiters, professors, and my peers. I took every advantage of the opportunities that came my way, whether it was joining professional groups, working with mentors, or attending leadership programs.
It gave me a strong spirit of entrepreneurship. I couldn’t wait to get out and apply my business knowledge to start and grow a business. It created a level of excitement I carry with me today.
