MASTER’S PROGRAM IN OPERATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Master's in Operations and Project Management is an innovative program designed to develop professionals' skills in operations, supply chain, and project management within organizations. It was created in response to the growing demand from national and international companies for leaders who can drive success in markets where effective process and project management are critical.
BENEFITS
Students benefit from academic resources, exclusive partner discounts, and financing opportunities.
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- Interest-free financing available directly through the Graduate School.
- Exclusive discounts for the Ulima Community—contact your advisor for details.
ACADEMIC BENEFITS
Students who have completed the Specialized Program in Supply Change Management may validate credits toward the master's degree.*
* Subject to evaluation.
IQS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
- Earn a second international academic degree at the IQS School of Management, Universitat Ramon Llull (Barcelona, Spain), ranked 21st in the QS Rankings: Master’s in Industrial Business Management*
- International networking opportunities
- Sessions with industry experts and institutional visits
- A unique academic and cultural experience in Barcelona**
* Available exclusively to students and graduates of this program.
** The Innovation in Operations course (Level III) takes place abroad. The program fee covers only the academic costs of the study trip.
INTERNATIONAL WEEK IN SPAIN (IQS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITAT RAMON LLULL)
Students enrolled in this program may participate in an international academic experience at the IQS School of Management, Universitat Ramon Llull (Barcelona, Spain), where the Innovation in Operations course is delivered.
Exchange Program
- We are part of the Interuniversity Development Center (CINDA), a network of universities that offers a Student Mobility Program.
- Master’s students may apply for exchanges at any of CINDA's partner institutions.
- The program offers opportunities to study at renowned universities across North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe.
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Universidad de Lima maintains a strategic alliance with the MIT SCALE Latin America Network.
- Through this partnership, our students and graduates can access educational programs and exclusive discounts offered by this prestigious network, including the MIT Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG).
STRATEGIC AGREEMENT WITH APPROLOG
Students receive a one-year membership to the largest logistics network in Peru.
ULIMA BENEFITS
- Employability Center (Ulima Laboral)
- Access to the Wellness Center (gym, nutrition, psychopedagogical counseling)
- Access to Mayorazgo Sports Complex (swimming, football, basketball, volleyball)
- Access to Ulima Medical Department
- Valid discounts via Ulima App
PROCESS
PROFILE EVALUATION
Your file is evaluated. Once approved, you can pay the enrollment fees.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
You can do this evaluation in parallel with the essay. This is sent to your email.
ESSAY WRITING
You will access a platform to write an essay. This must include your reasons to apply to the master's program.
INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR
A personal interview with the director of master's or doctoral program takes place once the previous steps have been completed.
PAYMENT COMMITMENT LETTER
You must submit a payment commitment letter duly signed and pay the first installment.
CURRICULUM
The Master's in Operations and Project Management develops the skills needed to lead operations and projects in highly competitive environments. To achieve this, the curriculum covers operations and logistics management, project management, strategic business planning, and the effective use of technology.
SUPPLY AND DEMAND PLANNING
OPERATIONS STRATEGY
QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR DECISION-MAKING
OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC MARKETING
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL WELL-BEING
PROCESS MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING
PURCHASING STRATEGY AND PROCUREMENT PROCESS
DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
NEGOTIATIONS AND INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT
INNOVATION IN OPERATIONS
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT I
PROJECT FORMULATION AND EVALUATION
SEMINAR ON FINAL MASTER’S PROJECT I
COLLABORATIVE WORK AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS MODELS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN OPERATIONS 4.0
SERVICE MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT II
SEMINAR ON FINAL MASTER’S PROJECT II
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
APPLICANT PROFILE
- Strong math skills to support the understanding of core courses.
- Teamwork skills.
- Adaptability to emerging trends and new scenarios in operations, supply chain, and project management.
- Critical thinking for informed decision-making.
- Proficiency in using ICT tools for personal, academic, and professional development.
- Non-certified copy of the valid National Identity Card (DNI) or Alien Registration Card (ARC).
- Non-certified copy of the bachelor's degree registered in the National Superintendency of University Education (SUNEDU). Not applicable to Ulima graduates.
- Resume duly signed with passport-size photo (JPG format, 240x288 pixels, 300 DPI minimum resolution, in front of a plain white background, no eyeglasses).
- An academic or employment recommendation letter, or a work certificate from your current or most recent job.
- A minimum of three (03) years of work experience (preferred).
- Registration fee payment.
- Foreign language commitment letter, in accordance with the current university regulations.
- One (01) Statement of Purpose, to be completed on the platform indicated by the Graduate School.
- Once documents are submitted, the Admissions Office will send you an email within 48 hours to make the registration payment (350 PEN).
GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates are high-level executives capable of leading operations, supply chain, and project management in evolving business environments.
Upon completing this program, they will have developed the following competencies:
- Critical and creative thinking: Assess complex scenarios from multiple perspectives to make informed decisions and propose innovative solutions.
- Assertive communication: Elaborate clear, coherent messages that reflect strong convictions and enable effective engagement with diverse audiences, supported by emotional and social intelligence.
- Research, entrepreneurship, and innovation: Produce relevant knowledge, design creative proposals, and lead initiatives that generate value and promote positive change.
- Collaborative work: Coordinate and guide teams to meet objectives with diligence, integrity, empathy, and synergistic intelligence.
- Digital competence: Use digital technologies to efficiently search for, process, and manage information.
Graduates will also be able to:
- Identify and address critical points across the supply chain to streamline processes using various logistics tools.
- Design and implement strategies for efficient supply chain management, minimizing resource waste and applying advanced project management methods and technologies.
- Use key performance indicators (KPIs) and quantitative tools to support strategic decision-making and ensure alignment with operational goals.
- Lead operations and projects in brittle, anxious, nonlinear and incomprehensible (BANI) environments, aligning processes with new strategies to foster business sustainability.
To obtain the graduate status, students must:
- Complete the study program.
- Fulfill all university obligations.
- Process graduate status with the Student Services and Registry Bureau (DUSAR).
To obtain the academic degree, students must:
- Hold graduate status.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign or native language by submitting a valid certificate from an institution recognized by the Ulima Language Center.
- Hold an approved thesis or research project in the relevant field.
- Comply with all requirements set forth in the rules and regulations.
Note 1: Students have a maximum of six (6) years to obtain the academic degree.
Note 2: The current rules and regulations are available on the Ulima website (click here).
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL WEEK AT IQS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Students of the Master’s Program in Operations and Project Management will live an international academic experience in the IQS School of Management at Universitat Ramon Llull (Barcelona, Spain). The Innovation in Operations course is taught here.
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Universidad de Lima has a strategic alliance with the MIT Scale Latin America Network. Thanks to this, our students and graduates can access to educational programs and discounts of this important network such as the MIT Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG).
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
We are part of the Interuniversity Development Center (CINDA), which offers students of this master’s program the chance to join an exchange program in any of the partner institutions. This program offers you the chance to study in renowned universities of North America, Central America, South America and Europe.
PROFESSORS
RODRÍGUEZ ALEGRÍA,
Alejandra
Project Director and Associate Technical Consultant at Enhance Perú S.A.C.
NUÑEZ FERNÁNDEZ,
Alfonso
Senior Sales Account Manager at Hexagon PPM Sudamérica
RIVERA VÉLEZ,
Arnaldo
Human Capital and Administration Manager at Izipay
OTOYA RUIZ,
Danitza
Consultant in Change Management and Leadership Development Programs
CASAVILCA MALDONADO,
Edmundo
Financial Director at INMECI Contratistas
ORTIZ RODRÍGUEZ,
Eduardo
Global Manager of Logistics and Planning at Grupo AJE
GARMENDIA FOSSA,
Francisco
General Manager at Belia Trading Perú (trader company of Grupo Yanbal)
APÉSTEGUI CASTRO,
Gabriel
General Manager at Metálicas Unión S. A.
HERRERA REYNA,
Gino
IT Manager at Quimpac S.A.
ESCRIBENS RUIZ,
Giovannie
HR Manager at Laive S. A. and Director of Asociación Peruana de Recursos Humanos (APERHU)
ESAINE PLASENCIA,
Jorge
Former Manager of Processes and Automation at CREDICORP
PADILLA OGALDE,
Jorge (Chile)
Executive Director at Mallku Consulting
LEIVA PEÑA,
Juan Antonio (Chile)
CEO of Badel & Partners Consulting-Chile
MÓJOVICH LA VERA,
Luis Enrique
Consultant in Global Logistics, with experience in Lima Airport Partners and Peruvian Navy
CARBONELL ROSSO,
Marimé
Former Business Director at Belcorp and Senior Consultant
GAMONAL PAJARES,
Óscar
General Manager at Supply Chain Consulting
MARAÑÓN,
Patricia
Country Manager at Escala Consultora Logística
HUERTAS DEL PINO,
Pedro
Founder and Lead Consultant at StratX Consultores
ROJAS AVENDAÑO,
Sergio (Colombia)
Senior Project Manager at Pyx Ingeniería
ADVISORY COUNCIL
DE ROMAÑA, Gonzalo
CEO of TASA
MALDONADO ORTEGA, Luis Miguel
President of Approlog
SALAZAR, Igor
Senior Vice President for South America at Hunt Oil Company
ZIMMERMANN, Alex
CEO of Falabella
