postgraduate
Master's Degree in Economics and
Development
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ABOUT THE
Program
The world has witnessed in recent decades a reconfiguration in its economic, political and cultural structures that reveals the dynamic behavior of new social systems. Its relevance has been so great that economic thought has not been exempt from analyzing these transformations and their impact on the behavior of global economic development.
Understanding its importance, the Master in Economics and Development of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) approaches this set of transformations from a transdisciplinary perspective. With this, the program assumes the challenge of making a solid interpretation and critical analysis of the economic policies of development, on a global and local scale, in accordance with the core changes that affect our quality of life.
Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 103395 | Qualified registration: MEN N.° 13399 of July 23, 2021, validity 7 years.
DEGREE:
Master in Economics and Development
DURATION:
4 semesters
MODALITY::
In-person
CAMPUS
Main campus Bucaramanga
DEGREE:
Master in Economics and Development
DURATION:
4 Semesters
MODALITY:
In-person
CAMPUS:
Main Campus Bucaramanga
- Applicant Profile
- Graduate Profile
APPLICANT
Profile
The Master’s Degree in Economics and Development at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) is aimed at professionals in economics, social sciences, engineering, administration, sociology, public health and other disciplines who are interested in investigating, in a transversal way and using tools from economic theory, about different social, economic, political and cultural processes.
The Academic Committee of the program will evaluate the applications for admission and suggest if it is necessary for the applicant to take a leveling course.
GRADUATE
Profile
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Economics and Development of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) is qualified to hold leadership positions in the public and private sectors as well as in multilateral organizations.
They are highly qualified professionals to develop research in the socioeconomic field and to lead processes that require the implementation of analytical skills associated with economic reasoning and that are the result of the interaction between different institutional agents.
APPLICANT
Profile
The Master’s Degree in Economics and Development at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) is aimed at professionals in economics, social sciences, engineering, administration, sociology, public health and other disciplines who are interested in investigating, in a transversal way and using tools from economic theory, about different social, economic, political and cultural processes.
The Academic Committee of the program will evaluate the applications for admission and suggest if it is necessary for the applicant to take a leveling course.
GRADUATE
Profile
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Economics and Development of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) is qualified to hold leadership positions in the public and private sectors as well as in multilateral organizations.
They are highly qualified professionals to develop research in the socioeconomic field and to lead processes that require the implementation of analytical skills associated with economic reasoning and that are the result of the interaction between different institutional agents.
Tuition Subsidies and Condobable Loans
All
about
our
program
All about our program
Academic
Curriculum
- 1°
- 2°
- 3°
- 4°
- Electives
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Advanced microeconomics
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Quantitative methods
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Research seminar I
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Development macroeconomics
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Advanced econometrics
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Research seminar II
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Elective Seminar I
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Elective Seminar II
Code: 40373 Credits: 6 – Research work I
Code: 00000 Credits: 5 – Elective Seminar III
Code: 40374 Credits: 6 – Research work II
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
- Registration
- Requirements
- Costs
Bucaramanga | |||||
2nd semester 2024 * Subject to demand | Registration payment begins Registration begins Registration payment deadline Registration deadline Entrance exams Interviews Results publication Academic tuition payment Academic registration Classes begin | February 20, 2024 February 21, 2024 July 05, 2024 July 09, 2024 July 15, 2024 July 19, 2024 July 23, 2024 July 25-31, 2024 July 31-August 2, 2024 august 12, 2024 |
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. |
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
- Registration
- Requirements
- Costs
2nd semester
2024
*Subject to demand of the program.
Bucaramanga
Registration payment begins
feb 20, 2024
Registration begins
feb 21, 2024
Registration payment deadline
jul 05, 2024
Registration deadline
jul 09, 2024
Entrance exams
jul 15, 2024
Interviews
jul 19, 2024
Results publication
jul 23, 2024
Academic tuition payment
jul 25-31, 2024
Academic registration
Jul 31-Aug 02, 2024
Classes begin
aug 12, 2024
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
0,25 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
Gilberto Gómez Mantilla
Specialization in Business Management - Specialization in Management Accounting
Rafael Alcides Téllez Sánchez
Master in Planning and Administration of Regional Development
research
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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 Economics and Development
Telephone: +57 (607) 635 8849
PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000
Phone extension: 2249
Email: esceco@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Edificio de Ciencias Humanas II, piso 8
Escuela de Economía y Administración – Oficina de Posgrados de Economía
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 Economics and Development
Telephone: +57 (607) 635 8849
PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000
Phone extension: 2249
Email: esceco@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Address: carrera 27 #09 (Ciudad universitaria)
Bucaramanga, Santander
Edificio de Ciencias Humanas II, piso 8
Escuela de Economía y Administración – Oficina de Posgrados de Economía
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 Economics and Development
Telephone: +57 (607) 635 8849
PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000
Phone extension: 2249
Email: esceco@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Address: carrera 27 #09 (Ciudad universitaria)
Bucaramanga, Santander
Edificio de Ciencias Humanas II, piso 8
Escuela de Economía y Administración – Oficina de Posgrados de Economía
Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.