Engineering and Technology Management

The creation of the double degree program between Universidad Andrés Bello and Arizona State University (ASU) responds to the growing need to train professionals capable of planning and managing engineering projects by applying quality methodologies, continuous improvement and sustainability criteria for the fulfillment of organizational objectives.

Campus:

UNAB (on-site)
ASU (on-site or online)

Duration:

6 semesters at UNAB
2 semesters at ASU

Degrees Granted:

Licenciado(a) en Engineering and Technology Management, Universidad Andrés Bello
Ingeniero(a) en Engineering & Technology Management, Universidad Andrés Bello
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management, delivered by Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University

Graduate Profile:

The Graduate of the Engineering and Technology Management program of the Universidad Andrés Bello, is a professional who has knowledge of engineering, economics, technology and management, which allows him/her to design, implement and evaluate efficient solutions in areas of: operations, project management, finance, business intelligence in productive and service contexts, incorporating quality criteria, continuous improvement and innovation, to comply with organizational objectives from a tactical and strategic role. Likewise, they are prepared to manage and lead organizational projects and processes in teams within productive, technological and service contexts by applying effective communication tools from a focus on ethical responsibility and organizational sustainability.

The graduate will be able to diagnose problems in a global context and propose alternative solutions in engineering projects, applying the principles of basic sciences and engineering with critical thinking and methodological foundations. They will also have skills that will allow them to critically address challenges in today’s world, integrating, at the same time, a multifocal perspective of their origin and cultural manifestations.

Occupational field

Project and operations management: Productive and service companies in roles of planning, coordination and control of engineering projects, operations management and design of continuous improvement systems and organizational quality.

Financial analysis and strategic management: Investment evaluation, financial risk management, strategic planning and decision-making based on performance indicators.

Digital transformation and business intelligence: Companies that demand information systems design, data analysis, modeling and simulation of processes, using digital technologies and specialized software for organizational optimization.

Consulting and organizational innovation: Consulting firms in process management, continuous improvement, technological innovation and organizational development in productive, technological and service sectors.

Public and private sector with a technological focus: Institutions that require professionals with the ability to integrate engineering, technology, and management knowledge to design and implement efficient solutions in complex and changing organizational contexts.

Why choose this program?

Why study Engineering and Technology Management?

4-year bilingual program: 3 UNAB + 1 Arizona State University (ASU), for a double degree.

Degree and academic degree granted by UNAB and Bachelor’s degree by ASU.

Bilingual training for the global market.

Same study plan of the career in the USA

Orients its specialization towards the management of technological systems within organizations, training engineers with competencies in economic evaluation, project management, process optimization and technical leadership.

Engineering and Technology Management has roots in engineering sciences and trains professionals capable of leading technical projects, optimizing industrial processes and applying quantitative tools such as Lean Six Sigma, risk management and economic analysis of engineering systems.

Focus on data-driven decision-making (Big Data), agile methodologies, digital transformation and organizational sustainability.

Possibility of working in the U.S. upon completion of the face-to-face program at ASU.

Save on your training by doing only the last year in the USA, but obtaining the same academic degree if you studied the 4 years in that country.

Curriculum with international experiences and micro-credentials.

Our program differs from other similar ones, in that in only 4 years you obtain the academic degree of bachelor’s degree and the professional title of engineer.

Weighting

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10%

35%

10%

458

NEM

RKG

LEN

MAT1

PPLYM

NEM: NEM
RKG: Ranking.
LEN: Reading Competence.
MAT: Mathematics (M1).
HIS: History.
CS:Science.
PPMP: Minimum weighted PAES score.
PPLYM: Minimum average PAES score (Reading comprehension and M1)
M2: Mathematics (M2).

Admission Requirements:

To join the program, you must:

Apply through the centralized admission system with required standardized exams.
Apply through Direct Admission via any of the entry options.
Apply through the International Baccalaureate.
Take an English test to certify your level (B1, B2).

To access the fourth year at ASU (in person or online) you must:

Certify a B2 English level (via Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, or by completing ASU’s “English for Admission and Achievement” 8-week course).
Have an academic average of 5.0 or higher on the Chilean 1.0 – 7.0 grading scale.
Visa accepted by the U.S. government (in person format at ASU)
Additional application requirements may apply

In the event of not meeting any of these conditions, you will be able to continue your fourth year at UNAB and obtain the following degrees:

Licenciado(a) en Engineering and Technology Management, Universidad Andrés Bello

Ingeniero(a) en Engineering & Technology Management, Universidad Andrés Bello

To apply for the OPT program in the U.S., you must choose the in-person ASU option for your 4th year.