Industrial Engineering

Graduate Profile

Graduates from the Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Program have the theoretical and practical knowledge required to design, implement, lead and improve production processes of goods and services, thus contributing to business competitiveness and profitability. They promote a culture of quality and constantly seek new opportunities for improvement and innovation in organizations. Their professional performance is based on moral and ethical principles, and they are committed to the sustainable development of society.

Student Outcomes (SO) describe the competencies students from the Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Program are expected to acquire during their academic education. These abilities are detailed below.

  1. An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  2. 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.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.