postgraduate
Master's Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques
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ABOUT THE
Program
The School of History of the UIS presents the Master in Methods and Techniques of Social Research, which seeks to fill a gap in the training of professionals capable of reflecting, planning and intervening in social reality, from the knowledge and systematic research of it. This is fundamental to face the problems derived from the economic, demographic, cultural, social and political changes, and the challenges of sustainable development in the country.
It is based on the tradition of high-quality training and research of the UIS, in decades of work of the Faculty of Human Sciences and its School of History around the study and analysis of regional and national social reality. Also, in its qualified human talent, composed of accomplished researchers in their areas of work.
Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 106637 | Qualified registration: MEN N.° 29129 of December 26, 2017, validity 7 years.
DEGREE:
Master in Social Research Methods and Techniques.
DURATION:
4 semesters
MODALITY::
In-person
CAMPUS
Main Campus - Bucaramanga
DEGREE:
Master in Social Research Methods and Techniques.
DURATION:
4 semesters
MODALITY:
In-person
CAMPUS:
Main Campus - Bucaramanga
APPLICANT
Profile
To be admitted to the Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), the applicant must have a professional university degree in undergraduate studies, preferably in the area of social sciences. However, it is important to note that, given the interdisciplinary nature of the program, professionals from all fields of knowledge have the possibility of taking this program.
GRADUATE
Profile
The master in Methods and Techniques of Social Research of the UIS stands out for:
Understanding the fundamental theories and the most used methods of the social sciences, applied to practical problems arising from his professional experience.
Dialoguing and learning from different social disciplines, abandoning preventions, fears and barriers created by disciplinary isolation.
Adequately implement social research methods and techniques to address specific research problems.
Elaborate and develop research projects in social sciences.
LABOR
Field
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques of the UIS are able to offer services and consultancies in the public and private sectors, carry out collaborative work with academic communities, and participate in research projects with national and international presence.
Likewise, they will have a positive impact on education, especially because a quality master’s program involves the training not only of researchers but also of disseminators of new knowledge and learning strategies.
APPLICANT
Profile
To be admitted to the Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), the applicant must have a professional university degree in undergraduate studies, preferably in the area of social sciences. However, it is important to note that, given the interdisciplinary nature of the program, professionals from all fields of knowledge have the possibility of taking this program.
GRADUATE
Profile
The Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques of the UIS stands out for:
- Understanding the fundamental theories and the most used methods of the social sciences, applied to practical problems arising from his professional experience.
- Dialoguing and learning from different social disciplines, abandoning preventions, fears and barriers created by disciplinary isolation.
- Adequately implement social research methods and techniques to address specific research problems.
- Elaborate and develop research projects in social sciences.
LABOR
Field
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques of the UIS are able to offer services and consultancies in the public and private sectors, carry out collaborative work with academic communities, and participate in research projects with national and international presence.
Likewise, they will have a positive impact on education, especially because a quality master’s program involves the training not only of researchers but also of disseminators of new knowledge and learning strategies.
Academic
Curriculum
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Social Theory
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Quantitative Research Techniques
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Workshop Research Projects
Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Elective subject I
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Social Theory II
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Qualitative Research Techniques
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Software – Technology Tools
Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Elective subject II
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Social Theory lII
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Emphasis Seminar I
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Application Seminar I
Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Elective subject III
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Emphasis Seminar II
Code: 00000 Credits: 7 – Implementation Seminar II
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
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2nd Semester 2023 * Subject to demand | Registration begins Registration closes Entrance exam Interviews Classes start |
| April 28, 2023 July 17, 2023 July 21, 2023 July 24, 2023 August 10, 2023 |
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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SPECIFICS REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM
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Inscription # S.M.M.L.V. Tuition fees per semester # S.M.M.L.V. Academic fees per semester # S.M.M.L.V. |
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The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student. Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start registration process” you will find the available options. Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students. * Students who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees. |
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
2nd semester
2023
*Subject to demand of the program.
Bucaramanga
Registration begins
April 28
Registration closes
July 17
Entrance exam
July 21
Interviews
July 24
Classes start
August 10
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
- Resume, it has to be done in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of the certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
- Photocopy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
- Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
- Photocopy of the diploma or Photocopy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by a recognized HEI in Colombia.
- Notice 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language.
- Notice 2: The degrees must be validated by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional of the Republic of Colombia in case the applicant is going to study a master’s degree in the area of health, law or any other area regulated by national regulations that require this administrative act.
- Certificate of the grades obtained during undergraduate studies, with a weighted average equal to or higher than three point fifty (3.50), and those of the research or in-depth master’s degree programs completed.
- Notice 3: In the case of UIS undergraduate alumni, it is not necessary to provide it.
- Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
SPECIFICS REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM
- AA
- BB
- CC
- Notice A: All the documents listed above must have a digital version in PDF in order to complete the online registration process.
- Notice B: All documents must be submitted physically. To hand the documents in, please go to the postgraduate office of the program in the city where you wish to take the academic program or to the offices of the entity with which the UIS has an agreement with.
- Notice C: When physical documents are submitted, additional documents that you consider relevant for the admission must be attached.
- Notice D: On the page “Start the registration process” the formats to fill out the requested documentation can be downloaded.
Inscription
0,25 S.M.M.L.V.
Tuition fees per semester
1 S.M.M.L.V.*
Academic fees per semester
10 S.M.M.L.V.
The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.
Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start registration process” you will find the available options.
Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.
* Students who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.
OUR
Faculty
Research
Groups and Hotbeds
AGREEMENTS
and allies
The UIS has established different agreements with national and international entities in order to have a greater impact on their training, teaching, research and related processes in the articulation of the public university with the different social actors.
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Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques
PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000
Phone extension: 1190
Email: maestria.metodosocial@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Address: carrera 27 #09 (Ciudad universitaria)
Edificio Instituto de Lenguas
Primer piso – Oficina 01
Office hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Do yo want more information?
Contact Us
Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques
PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000
Phone extension: 1190
Email: maestria.metodosocial@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Address: carrera 27 #09 (Ciudad universitaria)
Edificio Instituto de Lenguas
Primer piso – Oficina 01
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Do yo want more information?
Contact Us
Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques
PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000
Phone extension: 1190
Email: maestria.metodosocial@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Address: carrera 27 #09 (Ciudad universitaria)
Edificio Instituto de Lenguas
Primer piso – Oficina 01
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.