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Master's Degree in Mathematics Education

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ABOUT THE

Program

The Master’s Degree in Mathematical Education at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) offers graduates of careers such as Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Mathematics the possibility of continuing their studies at the postgraduate level.

It is a classroom-based program, with classes from Monday to Friday, full-time dedication and annual admission.  The program is subsidized and the student admitted must pay for tuition two legal monthly minimum wages per semester.

The Master’s degree is developed in four academic semesters. During the first and second semesters, three subjects are taken; in the third semester the research seminar III and the research work are offered, and in the last semester the research seminar IV and the research work (thesis) are taken.

Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 90967 | Qualified registration: MEN N.° 17467 of August 31, 2017.

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DEGREE:

Master in Math Education

DURATION:

4 semesters

MODALITY::

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CAMPUS

Main Campus Bucaramanga

DEGREE:

Master in Math Education

DURATION:

4 semesters

MODALITY:

In-person

CAMPUS:

Main Campus Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

Profile

The applicant for the Master’s degree in Mathematics Education must possess:

  • Basic knowledge   

Be a professional mathematician, with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a graduate degree in mathematics with an emphasis on physics, computer science or related areas.

  • Skills

Oral and written expression and aptitude for research.

  • Attitudes

Teamwork, commitment and social service.

  • Interests    

The study of Mathematics and Mathematical Education, research and participation in processes of academic transformation.

GRADUATE

Profile

The teacher in Mathematics Education graduated from the Industrial University of Santander is a highly trained professional to:

  • Carry out, both independently and in scientific groups, research in mathematical education.

  • Develop teaching work in the field of mathematics in basic, middle or higher education.

  • Develop teaching work in the field of mathematics education in higher education.

  • Direct graduate work in mathematics.

  • Continue doctoral studies in any university in the country or abroad.

LABOR

Field

The Master in Mathematical Education graduated from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) is highly qualified to work as a teacher, especially at the high school and university levels. He also stands out for working in interdisciplinary research teams and in the industrial sector.

 

APPLICANT

Profile

The applicant for the Master’s degree in Mathematics Education must possess:

  • Basic knowledge   

Be a professional mathematician, with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a graduate degree in mathematics with an emphasis on physics, computer science or related areas.

  • Skills

Oral and written expression and aptitude for research.

  • Attitudes

Teamwork, commitment and social service.

  • Interests    

The study of Mathematics and Mathematical Education, research and participation in processes of academic transformation.

GRADUATE

Profile

The teacher in Mathematics Education graduated from the Industrial University of Santander is a highly trained professional to:

  • Carry out, both independently and in scientific groups, research in mathematical education.
  • Develop teaching work in the field of mathematics in basic, middle or higher education.
  • Develop teaching work in the field of mathematics education in higher education.
  • Direct graduate work in mathematics.
  • Continue doctoral studies in any university in the country or abroad.

OUR

Accreditations

High quality accreditation: Resolution no. 006411 of April 20, 2023 (valid for six years), issued by the Ministry of National Education (MEN).

Tuition Subsidies and Condobable Loans

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Todo sobre nuestro programa

Plan de

Estudios

 

Code:  25834           Credits:    5  – Epistemological Foundations – Line I


Code:  25835           Credits:    5  – Epistemological Foundations – Line II


Code:  28095           Credits:    5  – Research Seminar I

 

Code:  25837           Credits:    5  – Didactic Foundations – Line I


Code:  25838           Credits:    5  – Didactic Foundations – Line II


Code:  28096           Credits:    5  – Research Seminar II

 

Code:  28097           Credits:    3  – Research Seminar III


Code:  20898           Credits:    7  – Research Work I

 

Código:  28099           Credits:    3  – Seminar IV: Advancement of Research Work


Code:  28100              Credits:    8  – Research Work II

KEEP IN MIND

Additional Information

   Bucaramanga  

1st Semester

2024

* Subject to demand

Registration payment begins

Registration begins (online)

Registration payment deadline

Registration deadline (online)

Entrance exams

Interviews

Results publication

Classes begin

 

August 15, 2023

August 16, 2023

January 24, 2024

January 26, 2024

February 01 to 06, 2024

February 07, 2024

February 09, 2024

February 19, 2024

  
Requirements list
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. The degrees must be validated before 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 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 2: 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.
  • If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.
    • Notice 1: The cost of the certification or test is not included in the registration fee for the graduate program.
  • For research master’s degrees, certification of foreign language level equivalent to or higher than level A1 according to the CEFR for languages, according to standardized test or issued by the UIS Institute of Languages.
    • Notice 2: This certification will not be required for those applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have obtained a university degree in a foreign language, according to the description of such studies in the corresponding documents.
  • Receipt of payment, issued by the UIS treasury, for the current value of the psycho-technical test (if required) or receipt of consignment in the authorized accounts.
  • Two (2) confidential letters of academic reference, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the graduate coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.
  • Research Master’s Degrees: endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a scientific institution with which there is an agreement in force, signed by the director of the same, and in which the applicant is presented to the program.
  • In-depth master’s degrees: endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a company or organization, signed by the legal representative of the same, presenting the applicant to the postgraduate program and expressing that in such group or entity the application work may be proposed or carried out.
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

0.5 SMMLV

Tuition fees per semester

1 SMMLV

Academic fees per semester

1 SMMLV

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

1st semester

2024

*Subject to demand of the program.




Bucaramanga

Registration payment begins

Aug 15, 2023

Registration begins (online)

Aug 16, 2023

Registration payment deadline

Jan 24, 2024

Registration deadline (online)

Jan 26, 2024

Entrance exams

Feb 01 to 06, 2024

Interviews

Feb 07, 2024

Results publication

Feb 09, 2024

Classes begin

Feb 19, 2024

Requirements list

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. The degrees must be validated before 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 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 2: 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.
  • If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.
    • Notice 1: The cost of the certification or test is not included in the registration fee for the graduate program.
  • For research master’s degrees, certification of foreign language level equivalent to or higher than level A1 according to the CEFR for languages, according to standardized test or issued by the UIS Institute of Languages.
    • Notice 2: This certification will not be required for those applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have obtained a university degree in a foreign language, according to the description of such studies in the corresponding documents.
  • Receipt of payment, issued by the UIS treasury, for the current value of the psycho-technical test (if required) or receipt of consignment in the authorized accounts.
  • Two (2) confidential letters of academic reference, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the graduate coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.
  • Research Master’s Degrees: endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a scientific institution with which there is an agreement in force, signed by the director of the same, and in which the applicant is presented to the program.
  • In-depth master’s degrees: endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a company or organization, signed by the legal representative of the same, presenting the applicant to the postgraduate program and expressing that in such group or entity the application work may be proposed or carried out.

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

0.5 SMMLV

Tuition fees per semester

1 SMMLV*

Academic fees per semester

1 SMMLV


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

Dora Solange Roa Fuentes

Ph. D. in Science with a major in Educational Mathematics

Jorge Enrique Fiallo Leal

Ph. D. in Didactics of Mathematics

Sandra Evely Parada Rico

Ph. D. in Science with a specialty in Educational Mathematics

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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Contact Us

Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education (research mode)

Phone: +57 (607) 6450301

PBX: +57 (607) 6344000

Phone extension: 2583 – 2316

posgrados@matematicas.edu.co

UIS Central Campus

Bucaramanga, Santander

Edificio de Laboratorios Livianos

Oficinas 255 – 258

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 Mathematics Education (research mode)

Phone: +57 (607) 6450301

PBX: +57 (607) 6344000

Phone extension: 2583 – 2316

posgrados@matematicas.edu.co

UIS Central Campus

Bucaramanga, Santander

Edificio de Laboratorios Livianos

Oficinas 255 – 258

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 Mathematics Education (research mode)

Phone: +57 (607) 6450301

PBX: +57 (607) 6344000

Phone extension: 2583 – 2316

posgrados@matematicas.edu.co

UIS Central Campus

Bucaramanga, Santander

Edificio de Laboratorios Livianos

Oficinas 255 – 258

Office hours:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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