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Bachelor of Industrial Engineering and Management

School of Chemistry

Admission profile

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering and Management program, prospective candidates should demonstrate and possess the following attributes:

i. Assessable Characteristics

  • The ability to identify and retrieve specific information and content.
  • Proficiency in systematizing and integrating knowledge using formulas, rules, or theories.
  • Capability to classify, order, or group information effectively.
  • The ability to interpret and apply knowledge in situations demanding strategic thinking for making inferences, drawing conclusions, or solving problems.
  • Competence in recognizing, understanding, solving, and interpreting situations where the knowledge and skills acquired during higher secondary education subjects must be applied.

ii. Desirable Characteristics

  • A willingness and ability to initiate learning independently and out of personal interest.
  • Collaborative Teamwork: An aptitude for active participation and effective collaboration within diverse teams.
  • Genuine curiosity and interest in understanding industrial processes.
  • A capacity for creative thinking and problem-solving.
  • A proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address complex issues.
  • Knowledge of a second language is advantageous for effective communication in a globalized context.
  • A commitment to making and maintaining healthy lifestyle choices.

Admission requirements

Academic

Have successfully completed high school or equivalent studies


Legal

Meet all criteria established by UANL’s current standards and procedures.


Testing

Take the Admission Test EXANI-II, established by the National Center for the Evaluation of Higher Education (CENEVAL). Selection module and engineering and technology diagnostics module.


Program-specific

Attend and pass the introductory course for freshman students.


Graduation profile

Purpose:

Our purpose is to cultivate Industrial Engineering Administrators with a holistic, internationally competitive profile, recognized for their ethical professionalism, commitment to quality, and self-directed learning abilities. These individuals are poised to excel as leaders, seamlessly collaborating in cross-functional teams, while nurturing an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset. They possess the acumen to grasp and adapt to emerging trends in their field, while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the regional, national, and global contexts. These graduates are adept engineering professionals, equipped to design, enhance, and oversee productive systems. Their rigorous training encompasses work study, supply chain management, project formulation and evaluation, productive systems, quality engineering, and industrial management. Their overarching goal is to drive organizational competitiveness through strategic changes, thereby contributing to sustainable economic, technological, and social advancement for humanity.


General skills

Instrumental Competencies

  1. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to employ autonomous learning strategies across various levels and fields of knowledge. This capability enables them to make timely and relevant decisions in personal, academic, and professional contexts.
  2. Utilize logical, formal, mathematical, iconic, verbal, and non-verbal languages appropriate to their life stage. This proficiency allows them to comprehensively understand, interpret, and express ideas, feelings, theories, and prevailing schools of thought with an inclusive approach.
  3. Candidates should be proficient in managing Information, Communication, Knowledge, and Digital Learning Technologies (TICCAD) in academic, personal, and professional settings. They should employ advanced techniques that facilitate their constructive and collaborative engagement in society.
  4. Candidates should master their mother tongue both orally and in writing, demonstrating correctness, relevance, timeliness, and ethical communication. They should adapt their message to the situation or context, ensuring the effective transmission of ideas and scientific findings.
  5. Utilizing logical, critical, creative, and proactive thinking, candidates should analyze natural and social phenomena. This analytical ability empowers them to make informed decisions within their sphere of influence while upholding social responsibility.
  6. Candidates should proficiently use a second language, preferably English, for clear and accurate communication in everyday, academic, professional, and scientific contexts.
  7. Candidates are expected to develop academic and professional proposals that embrace inter-, multi-, and transdisciplinary perspectives. These approaches should align with the best global practices to promote and strengthen collaborative efforts.
  8. Candidates should be adept in employing both traditional and cutting-edge research methods and techniques. This proficiency should extend to their academic work, professional endeavors, and contributions to knowledge generation.

Personal and Social Interaction Competencies

  1. Cultivate a steadfast commitment to respecting and embracing the diversity of social and cultural practices. This commitment reinforces the principle of integration at the local, national, and international levels, fostering environments conducive to peaceful coexistence.
  2. Proactively address the challenges of contemporary society, whether they be local or global, with a critical mindset and a dedication that is both humane and grounded in academic and professional ethics. Your goal is to contribute to the advancement of the common good and the pursuit of sustainable development.
  3. Put into practice the core values advocated by the UANL, including truth, equity, honesty, freedom, solidarity, respect for life and others, peace, respect for nature, integrity, ethical behavior, and justice. Apply these values consistently in your personal and professional spheres to actively contribute to the construction of a sustainable society.

Comprehensive competencies

  1. Develop innovative solutions by comprehensively grasping the intricacies of real-world challenges within the interdependent global landscape.
  2. Embrace leadership roles with a commitment to addressing both social and professional needs, driving meaningful social transformation.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to resolve personal and social conflicts by employing specific techniques in academic and professional settings, facilitating informed decision-making.
  4. Cultivate adaptability to thrive in the uncertain social and professional environments of our era, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of living conditions.

Specific skills

No. Statement
1 Design efficient production and logistics systems based on the principles of industrial engineering while adhering to safety, environmental, labor, and other relevant regulations. This aims to enhance performance and competitiveness across all aspects of the supply chain within organizations.
2 Implement management systems grounded in comprehensive quality methodologies that involve the analysis, visualization, and effective data management. These systems aim to support decision-making and drive increased productivity and international competitiveness within organizations.
3 Structure investment, strategic, and operational projects by applying engineering, economic-administrative sciences, sustainable development principles, and entrepreneurial skills. This ensures effective resource management within organizations.
4 To nurture human talent effectively and equitably, one must employ diverse administrative tools and techniques while harnessing their leadership capabilities. This approach aims to foster job satisfaction and drive enhanced productivity within organizations.

Labor market

Area  Jobs
1. Public Sector Institutions (Public Hospitals, Public Schools, INEGI, IMSS). 
  • Develops statistical reports to analyze issues and challenges within the public sector.  
  • Implements lean work methodologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.  
  • Oversees financial and human resource management for various departments. 
  • Designs and conducts training programs for human resources development. 
  • Conducts research on selected engineering topics to support informed decision-making.  
2. Private sector institutions (Type of institutions: Product manufacturing industry, banks, hospitals and private schools, as well as companies providing services). 

 

 

 

  • Conducts audits of processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.  
  • Implements and oversees maintenance and control procedures to optimize plant operations.  
  • Facilitates training sessions for operators and employees to raise awareness about the impact of their actions on processes. 
  • Analyzes, measures, and identifies root causes of process-related problems. 
  • Applies quality improvement tools and techniques for continuous process improvement.  
  • Conducts time studies to establish production standards and balance production lines. 
  • Manages and monitors projects aimed at increasing production line capacity and speed.  
  • Develops advanced manufacturing methods utilizing Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) tools. 
  • Plans production schedules based on product demand.  
  • Ensures process control and offers technical support as needed.  
  • Evaluates and suggests automation solutions for production and manufacturing areas.  
 

  • Manages and coordinates logistics operations.  
  • Develops routing logic using routing methods. 
  • Identifies and establishes relationships with new suppliers. 
  • Coordinates the procurement of components with specific technical specifications. 
  • Manages the coordination of supplies for production lines.  
  • Analyzes data for the establishment of new sales points. 
  • Conducts cost analysis to enhance relationships with suppliers.  
 

  • Oversees process control and offers technical support.  
  • Follows up on system updates to ensure support for plant operations.  
  • Analyzes and monitors customer requirements.  
  • Implements and manages quality systems. 
  • Ensures compliance with quality policies. 
  • Updates national and international standards and parameters.  
  • Conducts audits of internal administrative processes. 
  • Manages and develops databases for analysis. 

Graduation requirements

Academic

Have completed the 235 total credits of the academic program.
Have carried out the mandatory learning service.


Legal

Meet all criteria established by UANL current standards and procedures.


Program-specific

Submitting the graduation examination.
Providing evidence of participation in integral formation activities.
Providing proof of having developed or enhanced competence in a foreign language.


Accreditations

National

Name

Accreditors that belong to the Council for the Accreditation of Higher Education (COPAES)


Accreditor

Consejo de Acreditación de la Enseñanza de la Ingeniería, A.C.


Accreditor's acronym

CACEI

http://cacei.org.mx/

International

Name

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology


Accreditor

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Estados Unidos


Accreditor's acronym

ABET

https://www.abet.org/


Otros reconocimientos

Nivel 2 en el Padrón de alto rendimiento en el EGEL.

Vigencia: diciembre 2019.


Location


Fecha de aprobación del H. Consejo Universitario

9 de junio de 2022.

Posted by: Dirección del Sistema de Estudios de Licenciatura