Dr. Peter Swan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Swan came to Penn State Harrisburg Smeal College of Business from the University Park campus. He earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Michigan Business School, an MBA from the University of Tennessee, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. His research has been published in various journals, including the Journal of Business Logistics, Transportation Journal, Public Works Management & Policy, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, and the Academy of Management Journal. Prior to joining academia, he spent a decade working in the railroad industry. He is affiliated with the Transportation Research Board, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, American Society for Transportation and Logistics, and the Penn State Center for Supply Chain Research.

Research Interests

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

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