Industrial Engineering

Description

This program trains competent professionals for the design, control, administration and continuous improvement of production systems of goods and/or services in the areas of operations and manufacturing management, quality, projects and industrial safety to promote sustainable business development.

Highlights

We train students in engineering sciences and production systems management, analyzing factors such as materials, machinery, facilities, people, and energy.

The learning environment includes laboratories in thermodynamics, control, machinery, and computing. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in local production companies of goods and services, such as SMEs, banks, hospitals, and municipal services.

General Information

Degree Awarded:	B.S. in Industrial Engineering
Level:	Undergraduate
Duration:	10 semesters // 5 years
Mode of Study:	In-person
English Requirement:	B1 LEVEL // Ninth semester

Professional Profile

Upon completing their training, graduates will be able to:

Interpret quality, safety, occupational health, environmental, and labor legislation regulations, considering human well-being.
Design and implement management models that optimize processes through simulation.
Establish logistics positioning criteria in the supply chain.
Select comprehensive methods and processes for human well-being in the industry.
Propose problem-solving alternatives using production management indicators.
Establish control parameters in a real production system.

Field of Employment

Small and Medium Business Management.
Responsible for the Strategic and Organizational Planning of the Company.
Responsible for Research and Development of Products and Processes.
Management of development in one’s own company.
Execution of Production Planning and Control.
Responsible for the company’s distribution chain.
Management of Integrated Management Systems.
Human Resources Management.
Management Consulting.
Business and industrial consulting.

Curriculum Guide

Track 1 Track 2

DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
LINEAR ALGEBRA
PHYSICS I
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

INTEGRAL CALCULUS
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS II
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

ANALYTICAL STATISTICS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
THERMODYNAMICS

ACCOUNTING
FLUID TRANSPORT
HEAT TRANSFER
NUMERICAL METHODS
STATISTICAL INFERENCE TECHNIQUES
TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS

COMPUTER-AIDED INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
COST ACCOUNTING AND PRODUCTION BUDGETS
ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
ETHICS OF SCIENCE
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
MACHINE DESIGN
PROCESS ENGINEERING

ECUADORIAN LEGISLATION
GENERAL ECONOMICS
HUMAN TALENT MANAGEMENT
MACHINE TOOLS
OPERATIVE RESEARCH
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM I
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
MARKETING
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM II

CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM III
QUALITY MANAGEMENT

CAPSTONE DESIGN II
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
LEAN MANUFACTURING AND SIX SIGMA I (I1)
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM IV
STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CAPSTONE DESIGN II
DESIGN MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
LEAN MANUFACTURING AND SIX SIGMA II (I1)
PRODUCTION SIMULATION
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
LINEAR ALGEBRA
PHYSICS I
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

INTEGRAL CALCULUS
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS II
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

ANALYTICAL STATISTICS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
THERMODYNAMICS

ACCOUNTING
FLUID TRANSPORT
HEAT TRANSFER
NUMERICAL METHODS
STATISTICAL INFERENCE TECHNIQUES
TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS

COMPUTER-AIDED INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
COST ACCOUNTING AND PRODUCTION BUDGETS
ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
ETHICS OF SCIENCE
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
MACHINE DESIGN
PROCESS ENGINEERING

ECUADORIAN LEGISLATION
GENERAL ECONOMICS
HUMAN TALENT MANAGEMENT
MACHINE TOOLS
OPERATIVE RESEARCH
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM I
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
MARKETING
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM II

CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM III
QUALITY MANAGEMENT

CAPSTONE DESIGN II
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
LEAN SERVICES AND SIX SIGMA I (I2)
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM IV
STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CAPSTONE DESIGN II
DESIGN MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT I2
PRODUCTION SIMULATION
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Description

The Industrial Engineering Program at the Universidad de Cuenca prepares highly competent professionals for the design, control, management, and continuous improvement of production systems of goods and/or services in the areas of operations and manufacturing management, quality assurance, project management, and industrial safety, with the objective of promoting sustainable business development.

Key Figures

Number of Students Admitted in the Academic Period March 2024 – August 2024

Number of Graduates in 2024 (SNNA curriculum)

Number of Graduates in 2024 (redesigned curriculum)

Number of Students Enrolled in the Academic Period March 2025 – August 2025

Educational Objectives

Professionals in the Industrial Engineering program, within 3 to 5 years after graduation, will be competent in:

PEO1. Apply Industrial Engineering methodologies and tools to drive continuous improvement and process optimization across different sectors.
PEO2. Develop solutions through the design, creation, and improvement of management models by utilizing Industrial Engineering tools.
PEO3. Analyze and make decisions across multiple areas, promoting sustainable practices and Industrial Engineering methodologies to solve complex problems.
PEO4. Add value to organizations by practicing their profession with ethics, innovation, responsibility, collaborative skills, adaptability to change, respect for diversity, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program at the Universidad de Cuenca will be able to achieve the following competencies upon completing their studies:

SO1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Industrial Engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
SO2. an ability to apply Industrial Engineering design principles to produce solutions that meet specific needs,with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as, global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
SO3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
SO4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in Industrial Engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
SO5. an ability to function effectively on a team, whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
SO6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
SO7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Degree Projects

Capstone Projects are an opportunity for students to apply the skills, knowledge, and competencies acquired throughout their program.

Repository

Ing. Alvarez Lloret Edgar Paul, MS.

Docente

Facultad de Ciencias Químicas

Carrera de Ingeniería Industrial

ORCID

Master en métodos numéricos para el calculo y diseño en ingeniería. Docente periodo académico septiembre 2025 – febrero 2026.

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