UNDERGRADUATE
Industrial Engineering
ABOUT THE
Program
The Industrial Engineering program offered by the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is a pioneering program in Colombia. Its aim is to train integral professionals who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to identify and solve problems faced by organizations with innovative proposals that enhance their competitiveness.
Through a rigorous formative process, the program instills in its students the ability to analyze, design, plan, and control processes with an optimization approach, taking into account the technical, economic, social, and environmental aspects involved. As a result, the graduates of the program are well-prepared to confront the challenges and demands of the contemporary business world.
Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 700 | Qualified Registry: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 13216 July 17, 2020, valid for 8 years.
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DEGREE:
Industrial Engineer (BS)
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DURATION:
10 semesters
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MODALITY:
In-person / In Spanish
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CAMPUS:
Bucaramanga
Barbosa (basic cycle)
Barrancabermeja (basic cycle)
Málaga (basic cycle)
Socorro (basic cycle)
- Applicant Profile
- Graduate Profile
- Our Accreditations
- Continuous Improvement
APPLICANT
Profile
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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
Profile
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Design, undertake, direct, improve and innovate processes that generate goods and services, to increase productivity and profitability of organizations respecting the human being and his or her environment.
Apply the knowledge acquired about basic sciences and engineering in diagnosis and problem solving in organizations under ethical principles and the regulatory framework of the country.
Manage processes considering technical, technological and scientific criterion to generate goods and services of high-quality standards.
Manage the financial resources of the organization carrying out timely management to obtain higher levels of profitability.
Lead organizations in the public and private sectors, through the effective work of teams applying the principles of the theory or oral communication and its knowledge in a second language, to impact the local, national, and international media.
Be strategic starting from the formulation to the execution of plans and projects in which one participates.
Permanently seek the full development of their potential with social commitment.
OUR
Accreditations
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High quality accreditation: Ministry of National Education (MEN) Resolution no. 13216 July 17, 2020 (valid for eight years).
CONTINUOUS
Improvement
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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.
Program 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.
Student Outcomes
The program of Industrial Engineering aims to develop the following student outcomes:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Historical Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||
Academic Term | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II |
Admitted | 124 | 147 | 149 | 154 | 162 | 229 | 163 | 154 | 170 | 159 |
Enrolled | 1539 | 1589 | 1539 | 1633 | 1659 | 1685 | 1584 | 1642 | 1585 | 1607 |
Graduates (Term) | 65 | 149 | 86 | 108 | 51 | 141 | 78 | 119 | 47 | 143 |
All about our program
ACADEMIC
Curriculum
- 1°
- 2°
- 3°
- 4°
- 5°
- 6°
- 7°
- 8°
- 9°
- 10°
- Electives
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Code: 20252 Credits: 4 – Calculus I
Code: 22949 Credits: 4 – Basic Chemistry
Code: 22979 Credits: 4 – Linear Algebra I
Code: 23015 Credits: 4 – Descriptive Geometry
Code: 23427 Credits: 3 – Language Workshop
Code: 24948 Credits: 0 – University Life and Culture
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Code: 20253 Credits: 4 – Calculus II
Code: 22950 Credits: 4 – Physics II
Code: 22952 Credits: 2 – Biology for Engineers
Code: 23423 Credits: 1 – Sports and Physical Training
Code: 28997 Credits: 3 – Computing Programming
Code: 28998 Credits: 3 – Introduction to Industrial Engineering
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Code: 20113 Credits: 4 – Analytical Mechanics
Code: 20254 Credits: 4 – Calculus III
Code: 22953 Credits: 4 – Physics II
Code: 23424 Credits: 4 – English I
Code: 28999 Credits: 3 – Economic Environment
Code: 00002 Credits: 2 – Elective I
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Code: 20255 Credits: 4 – Differential Equations
Code: 21802 Credits: 4 – Thermodynamics I
Code: 22956 Credits: 4 – Physics III
Code: 23425 Credits: 4 – English II
Code: 29000 Credits: 3 – Accounting Management
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Code: 29001 Credits: 3 – Basic Electricity and Electronics
Code: 29002 Credits: 3 – Material Sciences
Code: 29003 Credits: 3 – Statistics I
Code: 29004 Credits: 3 – Costs
Code: 29005 Credits: 3 – Business Administration I
Code: 00002 Credits: 2 – Elective Subject II
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Code: 29006 Credits: 3 – Statistics II
Code: 29007 Credits: 3 – Research Operations I
Code: 29008 Credits: 3 – Industrial Processes
Code: 29009 Credits: 3 – Economics Engineering
Code: 29010 Credits: 3 – Principles of Marketing
Code: 29011 Credits: 3 – Business Administration II
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Code: 29012 Credits: 3 – Statistics III
Code: 29013 Credits: 3 – Research Operations II
Code: 29014 Credits: 3 – Management Operations I
Code: 29015 Credits: 3 – Finances and Budgeting
Code: 29016 Credits: 3 – Market Research
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Code: 23527 Credits: 3 – Information Systems
Code: 29017 Credits: 3 – Quality Engineering
Code: 29018 Credits: 3 – Management Operations II
Code: 29019 Credits: 3 – Occupational Safety and Health
Code: 29020 Credits: 3 – Human Resources
Code: 29021 Credits: 3 – Project Formulation and Evaluation
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Code: 22975 Credits: 3 – Final Undergraduate Thesis I
Code: 29022 Credits: 3 – Integrated Logistics
Code: 29023 Credits: 3 – Production Systems Design
Code: 00003 Credits: 3 – Elective I
Code: 00003 Credits: 3 – Elective II
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Code: 22977 Credits: 7 – Final Undergraduate Thesis II
Code: 00003 Credits: 3 – Elective III
Code: 00003 Credits: 3 – Elective IV
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Code: 23535 Credits: 3 – Corporate Finance
Code: 29024 Credits: 3 – Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Code: 29029 Credits: 3 – Marketing Management
Code: 23544 Credits: 3 – Capital Markets
Code: 23545 Credits: 3 – Management Skills
Code: 29025 Credits: 3 – International Business Management
Code: 29026 Credits: 3 – Technology Management
Code: 25721 Credits: 3 – Corporate Social Responsibility
Code: 29027 Credits: 3 – Process Integration with Information Technology (SAP)
Code: 29028 Credits: 3 – Entrepreneurship
Code: 27565 Credits: 3 – Production Systems Simulation
Code: 40435 Credits: 3 – Data Analytics
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Bucaramanga, Barbosa, Barrancabermeja, Málaga, Socorro
OUR
Faculty
![Aura Cecilia Pedraza Avella, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Economics. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/008-Aura-Cecilia-Pedraza-Avella-1-300x300.png)
![Carlos Eduardo Díaz Bohórquez, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/006-Carlos-Eduardo-Diaz-Bohorquez-1-300x300.png)
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![Edwin Alberto Garavito Hernández, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/001-Edwin-Alberto-Garavito-Hernandez-1-300x300.png)
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![Henry Lamos Díaz, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Physics. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/003-Henry-Lamos-Diaz-1-300x300.png)
![Hugo Ernesto Martínez Ardila, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Engineering. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/011-Hugo-Ernesto-Martinez-Ardila-1-300x300.png)
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![Juan Benjamín Duarte Duarte, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Business Finance. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/010-Juan-Benjamin-Duarte-Duarte-1-300x300.png)
![Juan Camilo Lesmez Peralta, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. M.Sc. in Business Management. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/002-Juan-Camilo-Lesmez-Peralta-1-300x300.png)
![Juan Felipe Reyes Rodríguez, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Administration. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/009-Juan-Felipe-Reyes-Rodriguez-1-300x300.png)
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![Martha Liliana Torres Barreto, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Economics. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/007-Martha-Liliana-Torres-Barreto-1-300x300.png)
![Néstor Raúl Ortiz Pimiento, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Engineering. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/004-Nestor-Raul-Ortiz-Pimiento-1-300x300.png)
![Orlando Enrique Contreras Pacheco, professor of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. PhD in Management. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.](https://pregrados.uis.edu.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/005-Orlando-Enrique-Contreras-Pacheco-1-300x300.png)
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Students
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2023 data
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Alumni
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School of Industrial Engineering
Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 1127 – 2630
E-mail: ingind@uis.edu.co
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UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Carrera 27 calle 9
Escuela de Estudios Industriales y Empresariales building, fourth floor
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Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.