Computer Systems Engineering

COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

GENERAL INFORMATION
PROFILES
OBJECTIVES
DEGREE STRUCTURE
TEACHING STAFF
QUALITY AND ACCREDITATION
NORMATIVITY
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
CONTACT
DIRECTORATE

GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of Computer Systems Engineering is to model and implement complex systems. Also Systems Engineering integrates other disciplines including applying of mathematical sciences and computer sciences for the development of Systems. The most relevant aspects involved in computer science are: information and communication theories, the theory of computational complexity, the theory of programming languages, computer programming and systems theories.

The Computer System Engineering program of the National University of Colombia has a current and flexible credit curriculum that promotes comprehensive training and autonomy, as well as a clear sense of belonging and excellent results in different fields of students and graduates. In addition to the dedication of the program’s professors in teaching; researching and extension processes are evidence of the quality of the Systems Engineering program and the institutional solidity of the National University of Colombia.

The program has a professional emphasis in the areas of computer systems, information systems and organizations, systems infrastructure, software methods and technologies, hardware and computer architecture, operations research and application technologies, which are supported by fundamental training in mathematics, probability and statistics, natural sciences, economic and management sciences. For this we have a solid teaching staff for training and with great dedication that involves a high sense of belonging that focuses its permanent effort on the achievement of the objectives proposed in the training of the students of the program.

Education level: Undergraduate
Name of the degree: Computer Systems Engineering
Title granted: Computer Systems Engineer
Creation agreement of the degree: Agreement 91 of 1978 Higher University Council
Creation date: March 14th, 1978
SNIES code: 26
SIA: code 2879
Total credits: 165
Estimated duration: 10 semesters
Methodology: On-campus
Type of study: Full-time
Curricular Area: Computer Systems and Industrial Engineering
Faculty: Engineering
Campus: Bogotá
Accreditation decision: Decision 3576, June 16th, 2008, National Ministry of Education
Validity of the Accreditation: 8 years

The Computer Systems Engineering Program of the National University of Colombia has been recognized in the group of the best academic programs in 2008 with high quality accreditation granted for a term of 8 years and conferring the Order to Higher Education and the Public Faith "Luis López de Mesa".

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PROFILES

Candidate Profile

The Programme is aimed at persons who besides of having a bachelor’s degree under Law 30 of 1992, have an interest in natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, software engineering, information technology and information systems.

In addition, applicants must have a high working discipline, be autonomous and creative, and be willing to work in multidisciplinary groups.

Graduate Profile

In terms of expected learning outcomes and in accordance to Agreement 026 of 2014 of the Faculty of Engineering Council, the Graduate Profile of the Program seeks students to complete their training in the nest skills:

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding the computer systems engineering, computer science, mathematics and natural sciences.
Ability to analyze a problem and identify and define the appropriate computational requirements for its solution.
Ability to design, implement and evaluate computer systems, components, processes or programs according to established needs/requirements.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, in national and international contexts to achieve a common goal.
Understanding the professional, ethical, social, historical, environmental, economic and legal aspects and responsibilities and the appropriation of these ones as guidelines for their work.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently to a variety of audiences in different languages like spanish, english, as well including a third strategic language and formal, graphic and symbolic languages.
Ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society.
Ability and recognition of the need for Lifelong Learning to be continuously updated both in your profession and in other areas to enable you to understand the historical context locally and globally, political, social, economic and environmental aspects of its work.
Ability to use the techniques, skills and tools that are updated and suitable at any time for the practice of the profession.

OBJECTIVES

According to the Academic Council Agreement 97 of 2014, the objectives of the Program are to train leading Computer and Systems Engineers academically and professionally to:

Plan, analyze, design, implement, manage and evaluate computer systems and services based on these.
Analyze, design, implement and manage complex information and knowledge systems.
Develop mathematical models especially related to the research area of operations and apply them in the solution of practical problems.
Participate in consulting and auditing activities related to computer systems.
Participate in assessment, negotiation, selection and technology transfer activities at the level of equipment, software and resources in general.

The objectives of the program and the vision of the university are related one another. The most binding aspect is highlighted when the "generation of knowledge" is mentioned in the vision, since the vision contemplates the "solution of fundamental problems of Colombian society" as well as the objectives of the program consider the "solutions to the problems of the society and our environment" on the basis of training in the areas of science knowledge and systems engineering and computer science demonstrating consistency between the vision and objectives of the programme.