APPLICANT

Profile

Candidates for the Industrial Engineering program at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) are distinguished by the following:

• Analytical, deductive, reflective, critical, creative, synthesis, and decision-making skills.
• Aptitude and interest in Basic Sciences, Technology, and Business Processes.
• Ability to communicate, relate to others, and work in a team.
• Cultural identity and interest in broadening horizons towards globalization.
• Self-confidence and ability to act in diverse contexts and take on challenges with an ethical commitment and social responsibility.

GRADUATE

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Industrial Engineers graduated from the Universidad Industrial de Santander stand out for:

• Designing, undertaking, managing, improving, and innovating processes that generate goods and services to increase productivity and profitability of organizations, while respecting human beings and their environment.

• Applying the knowledge acquired in basic sciences and engineering to diagnose and solve problems in organizations, under ethical principles and the regulatory framework of the country.

• Managing processes with technical, technological, and scientific criteria to generate high-quality goods and services.

• Administering the economic resources of the organization, carrying out timely management to achieve higher levels of profitability.

• Leading public and private sector organizations through effective teamwork, applying the principles of oral communication theory and their knowledge of a second language, impacting the local, national, and international environment.

• Being a strategist from the formulation to the execution of plans and projects in which they participate.

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The Industrial Engineer graduated from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is a highly qualified professional to generate changes for the benefit of society from scenarios such as:

• Industrial, commercial, and service companies, public or private, where he holds management positions in the organization, such as general managers and managers in functional areas.

• Project and engineering offices, where they perform advisory and consulting functions.

• Entrepreneurial activities in various fields that contribute to the social, political, environmental and economic development of the country.

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High quality accreditation: Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) Resolution no. 13216 of July 17, 2020 (valid for eight years).

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The Industrial Engineering program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that enables future professionals to establish a solid educational foundation. This will enable them to lead innovation processes, leverage emerging technologies, and anticipate the welfare and safety needs of the community. As a result, students, employers, and society at large can trust that the program meets high-quality standards and prepares graduates for entry into the global workforce.

Educational Objectives

The Industrial Engineering program’s educational objectives are to produce outstanding graduates, whom within three years after graduation are able to:

• Employ their skills, capabilities, and knowledge as industrial engineers to properly manage physical, technological, and human resources in order to identify problems and seize opportunities in organizations.
• Generate, capture, and transfer value in organizations through leadership, collaborative and multidisciplinary work, and effective communication, all framed within ethical and environmentally responsible behavior.
• Adapt themselves to technological, social, and organizational changes in a sustainable manner by continuously learning and improving their knowledge through professional practices, training schemes, and postgraduate education.

Learning Outcomes

The Industrial Engineering program aims to develop the following learning outcomes in its students:

• The ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems through the application of engineering principles, science and mathematics.
• The capacity to employ engineering design in developing solutions that fulfill particular requirements, taking into account public health, safety, and welfare, along with global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• The skill to identify ethical and professional obligations in engineering situations and make informed judgments, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts.
• The ability to perform efficiently in a team, where members provide leadership, establish a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and achieve objectives collectively.
• The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• The ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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