Industrial Engineering
ABOUT
The Industrial Engineering Program prepares well-rounded professionals capable of improving business operations through innovation, strong technical abilities, and sustainable technologies. Their education enables them to become process specialists and organizational leaders, with a professional profile grounded in ethical principles, a commitment to business competitiveness, and a clear focus on social development.
Professionals with strong theoretical and practical foundations, capable of designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing production processes for goods and services. They contribute to business competitiveness and profitability while promoting a culture of quality, constantly pursuing improvement and innovation within organizations. Guided by ethical principles, they remain committed to the sustainable development of society.
Mission
We train well-rounded industrial engineers recognized for their ability to design, implement, and improve systems for goods and services, supported by a strong commitment to innovation and sustainable development.
Vision
To stand out in Latin America for our industrial engineers' capacity to drive innovation and continuous improvement, the impact of our research, and our strong contributions to society.
Student Outcomes (SO) define the competencies our Industrial Engineering graduates develop for professional engineering practice. The SOs support the Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and are listed below:
- Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying engineering principles, sciences, and mathematics.
- Ability to apply engineering designs to produce solutions that meet specific needs while considering public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
- Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts.
- Ability to work effectively in teams by providing leadership, promoting a collaborative and inclusive environment, setting goals, planning tasks, and establishing objectives.
- Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Industrial Engineering Program define the professional performance of our graduates. Learn more about them below:
- PEO 1: Demonstrate the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to design, analyze, evaluate, and improve processes in manufacturing and service organizations.
- PEO 2: Have the competencies required to formulate, plan, manage, and evaluate engineering projects, ensuring the responsible and efficient use of resources.
- PEO 3: Systematically pursue opportunities for improvement and innovation, strengthening a culture of quality within organizations.
- PEO 4: Communicate clearly and confidently, demonstrating creativity and leadership that positions them as key players to the organization’s culture and development.
- PEO 5: Remain committed to their personal and professional growth, recognizing ongoing changes and opportunities arising from new technologies, business management practices, and advances in engineering and science.
- PEO 6: Uphold strong ethical values and moral principles, reinforcing their commitment to the sustainable development of society.
CURRICULUM
This is a flexible curriculum that balances science, technology, innovation, and sustainability. It also includes business management courses that ensure well-rounded training for versatile professionals with the skills needed to design, implement, lead, and optimize production processes for goods and services.
The Industrial Engineering Program comprises 205 credits distributed across 10 academic terms.
ACADEMIC DEGREES AND PROFESSIONAL TITLES
To view the General Regulations on Academic Degrees and Professional Titles, click here.
To earn your Bachelor's degree, you must first graduate from the Industrial Engineering Program.
For more information, click on the options below:
Video Tutorial: Bachelor's Degree Diploma Process
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Lima.
- Successfully complete one of the options for obtaining the professional title.
- Complete the administrative process to obtain the professional title diploma.
Pathways to Obtain the Professional Title
Submit a thesis in the following formats:
- Thesis developed from a research project (traditional format).
- Thesis developed from a research project (publishable scientific paper).
Submit a professional proficiency project in the following modalities:
- Present and defend a professional project applying industrial engineering tools.
- Present and defend a qualified professional experience report demonstrating the application of industrial engineering knowledge and tools. This submodality requires a preliminary interview with the Academic Degrees and Professional Titles Coordinator.
For more details on requirements, modalities, and procedures, check the Supplementary Guidelines.
Student Guide: How to Apply for the Professional Title Diploma
Research Project (Thesis)
- Traditional Format Template (DTI)
- Scientific Paper Template
- Research Plan Template
- Company Authorization Letter for Data Use
- Research Areas
- Presentation Guide
- Instructions for Requesting Laboratory Use
Professional Proficiency Project
Starting from the 2025-1 academic term, the Industrial Engineering Program offers five Specialist Certifications:
- Technological Innovation
- Business Analytics
- Supply Chain Management
- Engineering Project Management
- Business Engineering
Additionally, the following diplomas (valid until the 2025-0 academic term), along with their respective requirements, may be obtained until the 2026-0 academic term:
- Technological Innovation Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Sustainable Industry
- Business Engineering
- Business Intelligence
Requirements and Procedures:
School of Engineering
Industrial Engineering Program
Academic Degrees and Professional Titles Office
Business hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 14:30 hours and from 15:30 to 18:00 hours
Phone: +511 4376767 ext. 35641 / 35642
SPECIALIST CERTIFICATIONS
This Specialist Certification provides students with the knowledge to lead innovation projects in products and processes. Mastery of technological tools for design, simulation, conventional and digital manufacturing, and process automation enables them to manage innovation initiatives with a focus on sustainability and eco-design.
- Design Project Management
- Industrial Technology
- Digital Transformation
- Sustainable Project Design
- Programming Technologies
- Design and Prototyping
This Specialist Certification provides students with the analytical and technical skills to enhance business performance through effective data collection, organization, analysis, and exploration. By using descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, they generate insights that support strategic decision-making. As business intelligence professionals, students are prepared to add value across different areas of an organization.
- Introduction to Database Management Systems
- Business Intelligence Strategy
- Digital Transformation
- Robotic Process Automation
- Machine Learning
- IT Tools
This Specialist Certification equips students with the skills to excel in planning, supply, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. It also develops their ability to apply management models, techniques, and information technologies to optimize processes. By focusing on efficiency and productivity, students learn to maximize customer satisfaction and adapt to the constant changes in market demand and business environments.
- Supply Chain Management
- Purchasing and Supply Management
- Business Simulation Game
- Lean Six Sigma
- ERP Logistics Processes/ERP Process Workshop
- Transportation and Distribution Engineering
This Specialist Certification equips students with the competencies and skills to apply tools and techniques for the design, configuration, and execution of projects, ensuring compliance with established requirements and objectives. From ideation and planning to implementation, monitoring, and closure, students develop strong project management abilities. They ensure effective planning, timely delivery, and fulfillment of project goals within defined budgets.
- Project Formulation and Evaluation
- Agile Methodologies
- Project Implementation Management
- Service Operations Management
- Resource Management
- Risk and Portfolio Management
This Specialist Certification provides students with the necessary skills to manage different areas of a company. As strategic thinkers, they design sustainable business solutions using modern tools and technologies in marketing, financial and commercial management, and international trade. Moreover, they develop a comprehensive perspective that enables them to lead organizations and entrepreneurial ventures effectively.
- Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
- International Trade Management
- Business Simulation Game
- B2B Management
- Digital Marketing Tools
- Industrial Sustainability
PARTIAL CERTIFICATIONS
Labor Field
Commercial management, sales, logistics, operations, distribution, integrated management systems.
Management, operations, warehouse, distribution, procurement, administration, human resources, integrated management systems.
Management, planning, production, security, quality, maintenance, logistics, industrial sales, digital transformation.
Logistics management, purchasing, warehouse, transportation, maintenance, sale of commodities, security.
Management, teaching, planning, consultancy, research, integrated management systems.
Project management, finance, business operations, logistics, consultancy, integrated management system, human resources.
Management, corporate banking, quality, financial planning, systems, strategic planning, human resources, security, logistics.
Management in service, quality and customer service, finance, human resources, systems, and commercial areas.
Consultancy, creation of production companies of goods and services.
Operations management, business-industrial, integrated management systems, finance, logistics, human resources.
Management, research, data analysis, planning, consultancy, project management, integrated management systems.
Agreements
CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES
It is a non-profit civil association comprising Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Universidad del Pacífico, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, and Universidad de Lima. This partnership enables students from these four universities to access shared academic and institutional services, facilities, validated courses, and credit equivalency for subjects completed at any of the member universities.
Optional Second International Bachelor's Degree
Universidad de Lima offers students the opportunity to develop in global environments, enhance their networking, and live an international experience through the optional second international bachelor’s degree programs.
University of London
Thanks to the agreement between Universidad de Lima and University of London (UOL), internationally recognized for its high academic standards, students can obtain a second international bachelor's degree without leaving the country: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This program is available to students from all undergraduate programs at Universidad de Lima.
Information: uol@ulima.edu.pe
PUBLICATIONS
The Publishing Fund publishes works that represent the intellectual and research contributions of Ulima professors. It aims to engage the community through the dissemination of ideas and knowledge across various disciplines. Learn more about our publications.
Find all academic output from members of the Industrial Engineering Program. Click on each item for more information.
Since 1992, the Ingeniería Industrial journal has aimed to disseminate research findings and provide technical and scientific information related to the field. Its target audience includes professionals from all production sectors, as well as professors and students in this discipline.
Through an Industrial Barometer, Universidad de Lima and the Sociedad Nacional de Industrias join efforts to present Peru’s first Digital Maturity Index (DMI).
Directory
Nadia Rodríguez Rodríguez
Dean
T: +511 4376767 ext. 34400
nrodrigu@ulima.edu.pe
Miguel Shinno Huamaní
Program Director
T: +511 4376767 ext. 35600
mshinno@ulima.edu.pe
Karen Urquizo Baldarrago
Academic Secretary
T: +511 4376767 ext. 35650
kurquizo@ulima.edu.pe
Juan Carlos Quiroz Flores
Academic Degrees and Professional Titles Coordinator
T: +511 4376767 ext. 35640
jcquiroz@ulima.edu.pe
gytindustrial@ulima.edu.pe
Rocío Ávila Gonzales
Internship Coordinator
T: +511 4376767 ext. 35605
practicascii@ulima.edu.pe
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Luis Baba Nakao
MBA from the Instituto Técnico de Administración de Empresas (ITAE) and Industrial Engineer from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo (COFIDE) and Fondo Nacional del Medio Ambiente (FONAM). He was also a Board Member of CONASEV, Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF), and Petroperú, and has acted as Advisor to Chase Manhattan Bank, Bank of Tokyo, and Matsushita Electric. Currently, he is President of Diviso Grupo Financiero and serves on the boards of companies in the finance, investment, industry, and commerce sectors.
Enrique Pajuelo Escobar
MBA from Universidad ESAN and Industrial Engineer from Universidad de Lima. A leading entrepreneur in Peru’s construction sector and Founder of the Construction Formalization Committee. Former Director of CONFIEP, Asociación Perú 2021, and Founder of the Asociación de Ladrilleros y Cerámicos. Currently serves as Director at CAPECO and CEO of Ladrillos Fortes.
George Schofield Bonello
Completed graduate studies at the University of North Carolina, Vanderbilt University, University of Colorado (United States), Universidad ESAN, and Universidad de Piura. Industrial Engineer from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Served as General Manager and CEO of Universal Textil. Professor and entrepreneur. Between 2004 and 2006, he was President of the Sociedad Nacional de Industrias (SNI). Currently works as a consultant for companies and institutions.
Percy Vigil Vidal
MBA from Universidad ESAN. Completed the Executive Management Program (PAD) at Universidad de Piura. Industrial Engineer from Universidad de Lima. Has served as General Manager of Grupo Parque Arauco in Chile, Grupo Jiménez Dicobelsa, the German multinational Henkel, and as Marketing Director at Molitalia. Currently General Manager of Desarrollos Panamericana and Board Director of CORFID, Chema Perú, Coolbox Perú, Cantol, Metalmark, Lindcorp, and Clínica Anglo Americana.
María del Carmen Fedalto Bernal
MBA from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, with a postgraduate degree in Marketing from Universidad ESAN. Industrial Engineer from Universidad de Lima. Holds specialist certifications in sales, logistics, strategy, and organization. Former General Manager of DHL Peru and Centro de Servicios Compartidos PRIOX at Grupo Romero. Has led organizations such as Apese and Cladec. Currently CEO for Peru and Bolivia at G4S Security Services, Member of YPO, Director at Ciudadanos al Día, and active Member of OWIT.
Mariella Freire Ganoza
MBA from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, with executive training at Harvard Business School. Industrial Engineer from Universidad de Lima. Brings over 28 years of professional experience in information technology, digital transformation, and business strategy. Held leadership roles at IBM Peru and Synopsis. Former Operations Director at Women in Tech and current CEO of LHH DBM Peru.
Activities
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
The International Conference on Industrial Engineering showcases research findings and practical solutions based on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. These contributions strengthen the industrial sector while fostering the development of new technological opportunities from the University.
CONFERENCES ON INDUSTRY 4.0
These conferences address various case studies and topics related to Industry 4.0 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Driven by data intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), this revolution is reshaping economic and social processes. The conference themes include: Digital Manufacturing and Robotics 4.0, Food Industry 4.0, Sustainable Fashion 4.0, Supply Chain 4.0 and AI and ML in Industry 4.0.
Information
eventosindustrial@ulima.edu.pe
MEETINGS WITH GRADS
These gatherings feature outstanding Industrial Engineering alumni from Universidad de Lima, who share their professional journeys and perspectives on the challenges shaping the field worldwide. Discover their success stories and learn more about these events in our agenda.
Information
eventosindustrial@ulima.edu.pe
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
During these conferences, participants explore business intelligence tools that can be applied in professional practice. To learn more, check our agenda.
Information
eventosindustrial@ulima.edu.pe
ENGINEERING WEDNESDAYS
Engineering Wednesdays are regular events that explore various specializations and areas of interest within the field. These sessions foster professional development and knowledge exchange among students, professors, and industry experts. They also provide an ideal space to discuss relevant topics, showcase projects, and host specialized workshops that contribute to the comprehensive development of future engineers.
WORK REPOSITORY
Compilation of some of the most outstanding works from our students. This repository's goal is to boost the research spirit and disseminate contributions produced by Ulima community members.
PROFESSORS
Our professors stand out not only for their academic and professional achievements, but also for their dedication to teaching and their commitment to fostering ethical and critical education. Through their work, Ulima professors promote the development of knowledge, research, and social responsibility to prepare leaders who make a positive impact on society.
STUDY CIRCLES
LIFELONG LEARNING
Keep your competencies, skills and knowledge updated throughout your entire professional life.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Our master's and doctoral programs focus on training interdisciplinary professionals who promote innovation, entrepreneurship and research.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
The Executive Education Office (DEC) at Universidad de Lima offers workshops, courses, and specialization programs to train executives, professionals, and business leaders in key areas of management.
STUDY ABROAD
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LANGUAGES
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