Dr. Dinesh Pai

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Dinesh R. Pai completed his Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from Rutgers University before joining Penn State Harrisburg in the fall of 2011. He has served as the President of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) during the 2022-2023 term. Dr. Pai combines classroom knowledge with corporate experience, having worked in project management and operations-type positions. His research has been published in reputable journals such as the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Business Process Management Journal, and Health Care Management Science, among others. He has also presented his research at several prominent regional and international conferences, contributing significantly to the fields of Supply Chain Management and Operations Management.

Research Interests

Supply Chain Management Business Analytics Operations Management Healthcare Industry

Courses

Business Analytics Operations Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Engineering Business Analytics

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate School Application
  • Application Fee
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  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Resume
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.