| Title awarded: Industrial Engineer |
| SNIES Code 103239 |
| Qualified Registration: Resolution no. 001278 of February 15, 2024 |
| Duration of the Program: 9 semesters |
| Number of academic credits: 158 |
| The program is attached: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Urban Planning |
| Academic Level: Undergraduate |
| Level of training: Professional |
| Methodology: On-site |
| Location: Neiva, Huila, Colombia |
| Periodicity of admission: Semiannual |
| Contacts: +57 318 071 5286 +57 317 514 1730 |
Presentation of the program
The Industrial Engineering program of the NAVARRA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION -UNINAVARRA- is structured on the basis of two training components: basic (semesters I, II, III, IV and V) and professionalization (semesters VI, VII, VIII, IX and X), and five areas: basic sciences, basic engineering sciences, applied engineering, humanities and social sciences, and the complementary area; with 54 subjects and 163 academic credits, structure based on the training demands of the industrial engineer.
This program proposes a training that aims to develop skills and abilities in students in the management of productivity and business logistics. Therefore, it proposes a curriculum that contributes to this training and differentiates it from other curricula.
The curriculum, therefore, explicitly provides more training in the areas of productivity and logistics. To this end, it offers three production courses and two business logistics courses during the professionalization component, in semesters VII to IX. Similarly, the topic of productivity appears as a transversal element in all the other subjects of the professional component.
The curricular structure proposed for the program also makes it distinctive with respect to others offered in the region, in the way it builds meaning from the needs detected in the environment, translated into research questions that allow establishing a dialogue between subjects and promote teaching and learning processes for both students and teachers, allowing interdisciplinary views of the objects of study, which allow students to play a leading role in the process of knowledge construction, develop strategies for autonomous work and result in the construction of a research culture.
To provide society with integrally trained engineers, committed to the industrial development of the region and the country, for the growth and prosperity of their environment.
UNINAVARRA's Industrial Engineering program will be positioned professionally by the academic and human quality of its graduates, who will permanently demonstrate their capacity for work and leadership.
Thus, the conditions of the Industrial Engineering Program of the Navarra University Foundation - UNINAVARRA are consistent with the institutional typology, identity, mission and vision; it is also consistent with the modality of its offerings.
Admission requirements
Admission to UNINAVARRA is free and voluntary, through enrollment processes of applicants according to their vocation. Admission to UNINAVARRA is based on three profiles:
- Personal profile: personality traits of the applicants are evaluated to verify affinity with the entrance profile of each program.
- Intellectual profile: the degree of knowledge is evaluated, and based on the Aptitude and Knowledge State Tests of the Colombian Institute for the Promotion of Higher Education (ICFES), minimum admission scores will be established for each program.
- Attitudinal profile: determined in interview processes in which the Program Director will determine the affinity between the student and the formative requirements of the program.
Applicant Profile
The applicant to the Industrial Engineering program at Fundación Universitaria Navarra - UNINAVARRA will have communicative skills to express the knowledge acquired in their academic training, and will have clarity in their professional choice, as well as ethical bases that express their commitment to the community, the family and the State.
Graduate profile
The Industrial Engineering graduate has a comprehensive training and knowledge to make diagnoses of the environment that allow him/her to provide solutions based on Industrial Engineering, design and implement logistic chains, organize the production of a company of goods or services, design and implement solutions to improve productivity in production processes of goods and services, design and implement solutions to marketing problems of any type of company, create companies, and apply the administrative process in other fields of knowledge.
The graduate of the Industrial Engineering program, at the end of the training process, will be able to:
- Design and implement solutions to production problems of goods or services, based on methods and techniques of flexible production systems, to increase productivity.
- To formulate research projects aimed at optimizing production systems and resources used to improve competitiveness.
- Integrate quality systems techniques, tools and knowledge into process design, according to the organizational context, to evaluate and monitor process performance.
- To guide and apply the knowledge of engineering, socio-humanistic sciences and basic sciences, integrating them for the design, planning, management, optimization and control of production systems of goods and services involving human resources, processes, financial, technical, time, information and material resources, in order to contribute as an agent of productivity improvement, which is the fundamental objective of the company.
- Contribute to the socioeconomic development of the region and the country, actively participating in the solution of problems within the organizations, seeking to make them highly competitive.
- Perform management and control activities in areas of the company such as Production, Quality, Administration, Human Resources, Logistics and Research and Development.
Professional profile
The professional of the Industrial Engineering program is the person who, after finishing his or her degree, can work in the field of operations management, supply chain management, project formulation, evaluation and administration, marketing management, and administrative and financial management in any type of company.
According to the curriculum, the Industrial Engineering graduate will be able to:
- To become entrepreneurs by creating their own technology-based company.
- Assume operational and managerial positions in engineering areas of companies.
- Participate in data analytics teams in public and private entities.
- Assume positions in logistics areas in industries of multiple sectors.
- Work as an analyst for decision support in public and private entities.
- Participate in engineering projects in various fields.
- To act as advisor and/or consultant in procedures involving his line of action in projects and undertakings.
In addition, he/she will be able to work as:
- Production Manager.
- Logistics Manager.
- Quality Manager.
- General Manager.
- Cost Director.
- Purchasing Manager.
- Entrepreneur of his own company.
- Professional in charge of production planning and start-up in manufacturing companies.
- Manager, coordinator or director of Quality in companies of different productive sectors of the country.
- Human Resources manager, coordinator or director.
- Operations coordinator or director in service sector companies.
- Coordinator or logistics manager in companies of the transportation sector.
- Manager, coordinator or director of investment and research projects.
Based on these approaches and in accordance with the demands and requirements of the State, the Navarra University Foundation - UNINAVARRA orients the Industrial Engineering program towards the development of competencies that define the professional profile of the graduate for the realization of their life project and their field of action. The professional has the ability to respond to specific labor needs, guaranteeing real present and future opportunities for work performance, by contributing to the solution of needs and problems of socioeconomic and cultural development. In addition, it has a proven technical, technological and scientific actuality in its contents, and is in line with the philosophy of the Institution, where the subjects that make up the curriculum are relevant, appropriate and contribute to the formation of the professional profile of the academic program.
This makes it evident that there is a direct relationship between the professional, graduation and occupational profile and the name of the program, which has not been modified, but is maintained precisely because it is relevant in the current scenario of education and industry.
William Eduardo Navarro Parra
Dean of Engineering, Architecture and Urbanism
Sergio Andres Castañeda Mendez
Program Director
Daniel Enrique Ovalle Cerquera
Professor
Juan David Parra Quintero
Professor
John Harold Charry Sanchez
Professor
Jhon Sebastián Perdomo González
Professor
Jordan Alexander Diaz Castro
Professor
Webinar on Innovation in Occupational Safety and Health: Beyond Minimum Standards
In an effort to strengthen the culture of prevention and wellness in the workplace, the Industrial Engineering Program of the University Foundation of Navarra UNINAVARRA, organized the webinar "The Industrial Engineering Program of the University Foundation of Navarra UNINAVARRA". "Innovation and Strategies in Occupational Safety and Health: Exceeding Minimum Standards.". The webinar was led by Jordan Aldemar Díaz Castro, Industrial Engineer, Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health Management, and Master in Project Innovation Management, who highlighted the importance of innovation in occupational safety beyond simple regulatory compliance.
During the conference, Diaz Castro emphasized how companies can transform their Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policies through innovative strategies that not only protect workers, but also increase the productivity and competitiveness of organizations. "It is not just a matter of complying with regulations, but of generating work environments where safety and well-being are part of the organizational DNA," said the speaker.
The event addressed key topics such as:
- Use of technology and digitalization in OSH.
- Organizational culture and safety leadership.
- Prevention of psychosocial risks.
- Innovation in inspection and risk control methodologies.
The impact of occupational safety and health is closely linked to several SDGs of the United Nations 2030 Agenda:
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- SDG 3 Health and Well-Being: The implementation of innovative strategies reduces accidents and occupational illnesses, promoting workers' health.
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth: A safe work environment boosts employee productivity and well-being.
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureThe application of new OSH technologies improves the efficiency and sustainability of industrial processes.
The event reaffirmed the importance of transforming the culture of safety and health at work within organizations, through innovation and technology. The Fundación Universitaria Navarra - UNINAVARRA, through its Industrial Engineering Program, continues to promote high-impact academic spaces, which not only strengthen the training of future professionals, but also generate knowledge applicable to the business reality.
With this type of initiative, UNINAVARRA remains committed to the training of industrial engineers capable of facing the challenges of occupational safety in a constantly evolving world.
Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Academic Research in UNINAVARRA
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining education and knowledge production, the Industrial Engineering Program of the University Foundation of Navarra - UNINAVARRA organized the workshop "Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Production". "AI Tools for Academic Research: Scispace, Concensus, Semantic Scholar, Notebook LM.".
The workshop was led by Gabriel Zepeda Martínez, Computer Systems Engineer, Master in Educational Technology and PhD in Education with a specialization in Instructional Technology and Distance Education. The session explored how AI is optimizing the search, analysis and management of scientific information, transforming the way teachers, students and researchers access and process academic data.
Zepeda Martínez stressed the importance of integrating AI tools in academic research to streamline information gathering, improve accuracy in data analysis and strengthen the production of scientific knowledge.
Among the platforms addressed in the workshop, the following were highlighted:
- ScispaceAI assistant that allows you to understand scientific articles quickly and easily.
- Concensus: An AI-powered search engine that synthesizes scientific findings in seconds.
- Semantic ScholarA platform that filters and prioritizes relevant research through advanced algorithms.
- Notebook LMAn intelligent assistant designed to help organize and analyze information in academic documents.
"AI does not come to replace the researcher, but to enhance his or her capacity for analysis and discovery," said Zepeda Martínez.
The impact of AI on academic research is aligned with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 4 Quality EducationBy democratizing access to high-level scientific information and improving teaching and learning methodologies.
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureBy promoting the use of advanced technology in the generation of knowledge.
- SDG 17 Partnerships to Achieve the GoalsBy promoting academic collaboration and information exchange at a global level.
The workshop was well attended by students, professors and researchers, who highlighted the potential of AI to improve productivity and accuracy in research.
The event reaffirmed that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way knowledge is generated and managed in higher education. The Navarra University Foundation - UNINAVARRA continues to bet on the integration of emerging technologies in academic training, providing its students and teachers with key tools to face the challenges of the future.
Industrial Engineering Students Strengthen their Education with an Academic Visit to Tolimax S.A.
With the objective of bringing students closer to the reality of the industrial sector, the Industrial Engineering program of Fundación Universitaria Navarra - UNINAVARRA organized a guided academic visit to Tolimax S.A., a reference company in the manufacturing sector. This experience allowed the future engineers to learn first hand the productive and operational processes of the organization, thus strengthening their academic and professional training.
Tolimax S.A. is a company recognized in the manufacturing industry for its innovation in production processes and its focus on operational efficiency. During the visit, the students were able to observe in detail thes lines production processes, quality management systems and strategies implemented to optimize productivity and minimize waste.
During the tour, the Industrial Engineering students had the opportunity to interact with experts from the food sector, who explained the different processes that make up the production chain of Tolimax S.A.. In addition, they witnessed the operation of machinery and learned about the methodologies applied in the industry to ensure high quality standards.
The visit not only allowed the students to observe industrial processes, but also gave them the opportunity to develop key competencies for their training, such as:
- Analysis of production processes
- Quality management
- Teamwork and leadership
- Data-driven decision making
The possibility of knowing the internal operation of a company like Tolimax S.A. contributes significantly to the formation of future industrial engineers. These experiences allow them not only to validate their theoretical knowledge, but also to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in the industry.
These types of academic initiatives reinforce UNINAVARRA's commitment to the formation of highly trained Industrial Engineers, ready to face the challenges of the industrial sector with a strategic vision and a focus on continuous improvement.
Talent Hunters: A Webinar to Transform Enterprise Recruitment Management
In a constantly evolving world of work, the identification and selection of the right talent has become a fundamental pillar for the success of organizations. With the aim of providing innovative and effective strategies for this process, the Industrial Engineering program of the Navarra University Foundation (UNINAVARRA) organized the webinar Talent Hunters: Effective Attraction and Selection Strategies.
The conference was given by the renowned expert Yenny Marcela Ruiz Lizarralde, Master in Psychology of Organizations and Work, and psychologist, who provided attendees with key tools to improve their recruitment and selection processes in the business environment.
During the conference, innovative strategies for identifying talent, the importance of competency-based selection and the application of technological tools in recruitment were highlighted. In addition, Ruiz Lizarralde emphasized the need to promote fair and sustainable recruitment processes, adapted to the demands of today's market.
"Attracting and selecting talent is much more than finding the right profile; it is about connecting people with opportunities that enhance their professional growth and, at the same time, boost the development of companies," said the speaker.
The event was attended by students, professors and human resources professionals, who highlighted the relevance of the content and applicability of the strategies presented. The attendees highlighted how the methodologies presented can improve their selection processes and contribute to the optimization of talent management. human in their organizations.
The development of this webinar had a significant impact on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aligning with the vision of equitable and sustainable economic growth:
- SDG 4 Quality Education: The event provided a learning space in which participants acquired specialized knowledge on talent selection strategies, strengthening their professional training and competitiveness in the labor market.
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth: Talent attraction and selection strategies enable organizations to hire the right profiles, ensuring optimal working conditions and promoting economic growth through well-managed human capital.
- SDG 10 Reduction of Inequalities: The implementation of equitable and merit-based selection strategies contributes to reducing inequalities in access to employment, promoting the inclusion of diverse profiles in the workplace.
The Talent Hunters webinar reaffirmed the importance of having modern and efficient strategies for attracting and selecting talent. In a highly competitive business environment, recruitment processes must evolve to ensure that companies have the right talent for growth and sustainability.
With this type of initiatives, UNINAVARRA's Industrial Engineering program continues its commitment to the training of highly qualified professionals prepared to face the challenges of today's labor market.
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