Antioquia School of Engineering Educational project for Industrial Engineering program 2014
President Carlos Felipe Londoño Álvarez University Registrar Olga Lucía Ocampo Toro Civil, Environmental and Industrial Academic Unit Director Santiago Jaramillo Jaramillo Director of Industrial Engineering Andrés Felipe Rojas Londoño Translated by: Luke James Academic Assistant of Internationalization
Elements of the 2025 Vision 1. Expansion in quality: students, teachers and the institution. 2. Growth based on alliances. Integration with other universities. 3. Internationalization: institutional networks in five continents. 4. Areas of knowledge: complementary to engineering. University. 5. Development of masters and doctorates. 6. Consolidated research that is in harmony with teaching and extension. 7. A more international modern campus in harmony with nature. 8. Information and Communication Technologies -ICT- integrated with the academic and administrative activities. 9. Forming entrepreneurs who create new businesses and quality jobs. 10. Financial stability that allows the harmonious growth of the institution.
Program Information Source images: File EIA Institution: Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia (Antioquia School of Engineering) Accredited Institution: Resolution 2203 of 2010 Level: Undergraduate Title: Industrial Engineering Awarded Title: Industrial Engineer Duration: 10 semesters Qualified Registry Resolution: 7423 of the 5th July 2012 Accredited Resolution: 12738 of the 28th December 2010 (SNIES 2564) Frequency of admission: Semiannual Number of academic credits: 179 Program s founding date: February 1994 Address: Variante al Aeropuerto José María Córdova km 2 + 200 Telephone: (574) 354 9090, ext. 259 Email: ingindustrial@eia.edu.co
Historical evolution of the program within the institution The program was approved by the Governing Board through act number 150 of the 2nd September 1993, and initiated its activities in February 1994; the program responds to EIA s commitment to society to train quality professionals in areas that contribute to the productive development of organizations, as is made clear in the EIA Institutional Mission and demonstrated from its first class in 2000. The program received Official Registration in February 2003, through resolution 244 of the (Colombian) National Ministry of Education - MEN, furthermore the program was renewed in 2012 in the 7423 Resolution of 5th July and is registered with the code SNIES (National Information System of Higher Education) 2564. High quality accreditation was granted through the February 2006 resolution 491 of the MEN and was renewed by the December 28th, 2010 Resolution No. 12738. Justification In the current knowledge era times that organizations are living, in an environment characterized by large economic blocs and free trade agreements there is a need for higher levels of productivity
and innovation to achieve better positioning. Studies carried out by international organizations such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, ABET, and industrial engineering institutes in the United States and Japan concur on the need to train competent engineers to design, develop, implement and improve integrated systems that include people, materials, information, equipment and energy and the development of analytical, computational and experimental practices. According to the 2019 Vision, Colombia promotes the creation of the National System of Competitiveness that seeks to strengthen the strategic sectors of production to achieve a better integration of the country into the global economy. In this sense, CONPES (Colombian National Board of Social and Economic Politics) 3582 highlights three strategies directly related to Industrial Engineering: Encouraging the innovation of Colombian productive apparatus The promotion of social appropriation of knowledge; the knowledge used to solve scientific, business and social problems The long-term development of strategic sectors, characterized by the production of goods and services with high scientific and technological content and high added value. On a regional level, the Antioquia the most educated 2012-2015 Development Plan, highlights the need for firms to modernize
and engage new standards in their production systems. Within the same framework of competitiveness, Medellin presents strategic clusters which will have space and opportunities for the exercise of Industrial Engineering. They are: Electrical energy, Textiles / Apparel, Fashion & Design, Construction, Business Tourism trade shows and conventions and Medical and Dental services. Achieving the country s competitiveness is a great challenge that national Industrial Engineering has with immense opportunities to transform the work of the organizations under the promises of value and sustainable generation. Pedagogic Model Program Fundamentals In its academic evolution, EIA s Industrial Engineering, the institution s motto BE, KNOW AND SERVE can be seen, additionally as is shared institutional values such as honesty, respect, responsibility and solidarity as the basis for the formation of: BE: Integral and sensitive professional, attentive to the problems of the environment addressing problems with creative and innovative solutions and entrepreneurial spirit, whose actions and behaviors in work and society are governed by ethics.
Pedagogic Model KNOW: Knowledge is expressed in the conceptual skills and understanding in the industrial engineering fields to make goods and services organizations more competitive. The knowledge element is also actively committed to scientific and technological advances that offer tools for supply chain management according to the needs of the environment, with a global vision seeking the sustainability of organizations for the benefit of society. SERVE: The interdisciplinarity and ability to work in teams constructs a professional with the sensitivity to identify people s talents, guide and lead them towards achieving common goals that benefit people and the organization and their entrepreneurial dimension the professional is aware of the impact of their decisions on employment generation and community welfare. Graduate Profile From their admission and during the entirety of the Industrial Engineering program, the talent of each student is utilized with the opening of spaces and opportunities to allow their aptitude to holistically develop through different dimensions such as knowledge, competencies, attitudes and values, to express them in accordance with their own life projects. In this sense, the student makes a compromise to himself/herself to their formation.
Pedagogic Model The graduate of the program is honest and acts with respect for social differences and with responsibility for the environment, furthermore he/she is analytical, critical and creative and shows quality, continuous improvement and entrepreneurship as a way of life as a citizen of the world. The graduate is able to interact in different intercultural environments and analyze the problems of his/her profession with a global vision but with their mind and heart to bring significance to their region and country. The global vision opens up different possibilities for the graduate in his/ her professional practice to obtain the competence to manage an organization s supply chain facilitating interaction between suppliers and customers, leading effective teams and integrating people through technology and a high sense of innovation from the design and development of products, services and processes that generates value in organizations, making them more productive and competitive. Industrial Engineering Professor Profile Professors of Industrial Engineering are people who demonstrate; integrity and strong ethical values. The professors are committed to the competitiveness of the region and the country, furthermore they employ quality and continuous improvement as a life philosophy.
Pedagogic Model They are people who take up the educational challenge of becoming EIA educators, ready to optimize and enhance learning, teaching students how to think as a principal and fundamental of learning to learn, as a basis for their continuous updating. The professors present entrepreneurship from innovation and implementation of good practice through the use of various teaching methods supported by physical and digital educational resources in the classroom and beyond in separate workspaces. They are people who love their job and have had the opportunity to exercise their profession in different production and service organization s supply chains and still have links with such enterprises. They continuously keep up with the latest trends and state of the art knowledge of the respective area, which has allows the professors to apply their knowledge and gather important real world business experience which they can then pass onto their students in the classroom using innovative strategies to awaken the student s sense of wonder and challenge their talent. Formation process The formation process that takes place in the Industrial Engineering program is orientated towards developed formation objectives that seek to achieve the learning goals, expressed in terms of
Pedagogic Model competencies, seen in the official module handbooks and their respective class implementation plans. For active and meaningful learning, elements that promote methodological change with the student as the protagonist are incorporated. The drive to get the Industrial Engineering student accustomed the real world of organizations and their supply chains that must compete in a globalized environment, is done through lab work, company field trips, case studies, engineering projects, special project semester, final degree project, the encouragement of using information communication technology that contributes to the formation of a global, entrepreneurial, creative and analytical industrial engineer thanks to a strong formation in basic sciences. The engineer formed will be capable to work in teams and lead projects that integrate people, processes and technologies with social responsibility and ensuring the sustainability of organizations. The evaluation of learning has been carefully thought out and planned, it includes a diagnostic or entrance evaluation and feedback. In an integral manner, the process evaluation incorporates a professor, curriculum and structure assessment designed to provide students learning scenarios and application of learning.
Pedagogic Model Formation Axels The formation process of the EIA Industrial Engineer is based on the following areas of formation: Socio - humanistic Scientific - technical Information management Technological development research Respect for the environment Entrepreneurial spirit Professional Model Work Object An EIA industrial engineer is a person and professional who can intervene the supply chain of any organization that produces goods or services for the purpose of making it more efficient and comprehensive and thus boost productivity and competitiveness of the region and the country.
Professional Model Professional formation objective Design and implement innovative strategies in systems for the integrated management of supply chains in a harmonious and productive relationship with industrial processing systems and technologies used for the optimization and management, thus contributing to the competitiveness, sustainability and generation value of organizations. Spheres of action Comprehensive management of the supply chain Field of action in the management of industrial processing systems and logistics processes in line with the organization s strategic objectives for the integration of the supply chain and utilizing of surrounding opportunities. Industrial Processing Systems Field of action in the design and modeling of industrial processes and operations as a random and complex phenomena system that supports decision-making and contributes to the improvement of the organization s efficiency and productivity.
Professional Model Technologies for industrial processing and management Field of action in design and development of selection processes, adaptation and implementation of technologies for industrial operations and integral management of the supply chain applying efficiency and productivity. Professional profile in terms of personal and professional competences Teamwork Communication Leadership Professional competences Manage industrial processing systems and logistics processes in line with the organization s strategic objectives for the integration of the supply chain and supporting opportunities
Professional Model Design and model the industrial processes and operations as a random and complex phenomena system that supports decisionmaking and contributes to the improvement of the organization s efficiency and productivity Design and develop selection, adaptation and implementation of technologies processes for industrial operations and efficient and productive management of the supply chain Develop valid models to align interrelation of phenomena and processes systems, predict their behavior and critically analyze the predictions that indicate these models Integrate the critical analysis of the social and cultural context to technical proposals in problem solving in accordance to ethics and laws and addressing the social and environmental realities. Analyze and model natural and social phenomena through the application of mathematical language and their laws and procedures, supported by informatics and graphical tools. Apply scientific method to creative problem solving in basic engineering in the areas of professional formation from the search, collection and systematic analysis of information and use of scientific methodology developed in the areas of basic science and engineering.
Course structure Industrial Engineering
179 Credits
Interdisciplinary approach Interdisciplinary teaching is an established policy within the institutional project. The pedagogical model gives meaning and significance to the following policy: the pursuit of knowledge integration and interdisciplinary work which creates dynamism in a system that integrates the logic of science and knowledge with the logic of the profession. In a more concrete way, the interdisciplinarity guides the curriculum design and updating through interaction, dialogue and reflection amongst teachers to shape academic communities. In the EIA curriculum, interdisciplinarity is manifested in the ability of teachers and students to solve complex problems with the contribution from several disciplines and productive interaction between members of the educational community, of whom participate in engineering projects, extension projects and research, electives, special projects semester and final degree project, all which count on the assistance of professionals from various fields.
Flexibility Flexibility is addressed as a curricular, pedagogical and didactic strategy to enable students to adapt and integrate to the learning process according to their interests, needs and expectations IN tandem to their academic strengths and weaknesses and learning. In the Industrial Engineering program flexibility is conceived from multiple dimensions such as thematic flexibility in credits, special projects and possibilities to take a second simultaneous or double degree program. Research and research formation In the program, research is galvanized through the Management, Productivity and Competitiveness - GPC a research group composed of faculty, students, alumni and industry experts. The lines of research in the group aim to develop productivity using strategically selected projects to; contribute to the improvement of the industry, enhance research within the program on national and international environments and contribute to the institution s objectives. As leaders of research projects, professors/teachers will lend the experience and expertise they have in the areas of innovation service and industry development knowledge.
Research activity has been strengthened in the program thanks to the active participation of GPC in Tecnova organized business programs. Tecnova is a corporation that was born under the University Committee - Company-State framework. In 2012 Tecnova awarded the group for its contribution to research and ongoing activity. The EIA gives the option to all students to participate in study groups, these groups are not affiliated to one program only but they are related to a research group and students, graduates, employees and teachers/professors can participate. The study group Productivity is the closest to the research group GPC and program. Participation in a study group is a noncredit academic elective activity, its on-goings have the potential to be approved by a subject elective to encourage research culture in students. Entrepreneurship The EIA Industrial Engineering program has benefited from the entrepreneurial management model and innovation led by clear distinctive elements that recognize the institutional history. It aims to present itself as a good choice for students and as a platform to drive high-tech innovation and entrepreneurship and social impact based on the following strategies: the strengthening of high impact entrepreneurial skills, meeting points for inventors, researchers
and entrepreneurs to meet and share motivations in order to start projects of different scopes, examples of spin off comprised of EIA teachers/professors, participation in the transfer of technology and entrepreneurial area offices networks of the accredited universities in the region that comprise the G8 group. Extension and social interaction of the program In the program, the function of extension is based on the principles of social projection, relevance and strategic management being revitalized through teaching and research as they encourage the promotion and development of the subject area. One of the ways extension is established within the program is through continuing education courses, special certificates, seminars and conferences to give updated knowledge on topics such as: Operations management and logistics, purchasing and international supplies, upper management, integrated logistics, supply chain management with the use of simulation tools, among others. The program promotes the participation of teachers, students and graduates in work network for the realization of different projects in the following entities:
Corporación Tecnnova / A corporation that uses and delivers the full potential of university ideas in research, development and innovation that universities produce to aid businesses and the state. Expedición Antioquia 2013 / Long-term research program working to keep, georeference and ensure ownership of the rich material and immaterial within the department. Cluster Textil-Confección Diseño y Moda / Promotes a culture of integration to encourage innovation and push for the development of businesses and institutions that interact in the value chain, in order to achieve access and recognition in international markets through differentiation in design and fashion. Red internacional de innovación en la industrial / International Network for innovation in industry ACOPI / Colombian Association for Micro, Small and Medium companies Red Colombiana de Semilleros de Investigación - Redcolsi / A national scientific movement that is primarily integrating students from higher education working in research teams working on projects that will help raise cultural scientific awareness throughout the country.
Comité Académico de la Sociedad Antioqueña de Ingenieros - SAI / Antioquia Academic Society of Engineers Centro de Investigación para la Industria de la Construcción - CIDICO / Construction Industry Research Centre G8 / Academic agreement between the Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia, Universidad CES, Universidad de Antioquia, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, EAFIT, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Universidad de Medellín and Corporación Universitaria Lasallista Red Nacional Académica de Tecnología Avanzada (RENATA) / Academic Network of Advanced Technology Red Universitaria de Antioquia (RUANA) / Antioquia Universities Network Similarly, the extension in the program is also evident in the byproducts of teaching and research, such as articles and lectures, forums, symposiums and conferences and the implementation of projects and consultancies which links the program to the productive sector. Such projects can be the result of internal initiatives from program teachers or requests from businesses to solve a specific problem.
Internationalization and international cooperation In the Industrial Engineering program internationalization exists through the integration of an international-intercultural perspective to important functions and support processes perspective, as well as the promotion and prioritizing of student and faculty mobility. Student mobility is firstly evident in language studies abroad and options offered by the special project semester such as: complementary academic semester, foreign - internships, research or social missions. The internationalization of the program has its highest expression in the dual degree offered with French and Italian universities. Management from the direction of internationalization expands this offer with new universities.
Program Management In the EIA, the management of programs is delegated to Academic Units, these are academic and administrative structures where the practical functions of teaching, research and extension and internationalization are addressed and implemented in a coordinated manner. The Industrial Engineering program is attached to the Civil, Environmental, Geological and Industrial Academic Unit. This unit is designed to promote interdisciplinarity and achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness in academic processes to meet the challenges posed by the new educational dynamics and constant professional development. Under this academic area scheme Processes, Operations and Logistics Management are highlighted as the most fundamental to the program and are simultaneously supported in areas such as: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Materials, Management and human development, Models and simulation, Automation and robotics, Social and human sciences, Economics and finance, Mobility, land management and GIS.
Organization Chart President Academic Dean Director of the Civil, Environmental and Industrial Academic Unit Undergraduate Director Postgraduate Director Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Postgraduate certificate in Environmental Businesses Postgraduate certificate in Urban Management and Processes Industrial Engineering Geological Engineering Postgraduate certificate in Energy Projects Postgraduate certificate in Management of Production and Services MSc in Industrial Engineering Academic Unit Teachers
Strategic Management of the program EIA s Industrial Engineering Mission EIA s Industrial Engineering program forms integral professionals, capable of intervening in the value network of organizations to make them more competitive and make contributions to society from applied research, positive relationship within its field and commitment to the development of the country through the continued pursuit for academic and administrative quality, the use of cutting-edge teaching methods, research and entrepreneurship formation, cooperation with national and international academic communities and the development of a highly trained and innovative workforce. EIA s vision for Industrial Engineering In 2025 EIA s Industrial Engineering program will be nationally recognized for its academic and administrative quality, for its contributions to the development of productivity and competitiveness of Colombian manufacturing and service companies, in terms of the impact of its graduates in society, the
products obtained from applied research, relevant extension programs and cooperation with national and international academic communities. Objectives Promote quality and continuous improvement in the program s curricular processes in accordance to current legislation and with best the national and international practices. Encourage the positive link of the program within its field and commitment to the academic community with Colombian development opportunities in the spheres of action of the program. Strengthen the culture of research and entrepreneurship in the academic community, and the dissemination of knowledge to impact society through research, development and innovation in areas related to the spheres of action of the program. Strengthen international cooperation for the development of new academic projects in partnerships and foster greater mobility of students and teachers.
Achieve the program s sustainability through the proper management of resources, value creation and dissemination of the program in the region and the country. Quality Assurance within the program The framework of the EIA assessment, in addition to Institutional Project and Mission, is the quality of education option, understood as an ongoing exercise in which rigor, discipline, respect, fairness in work, the professional spirit and ethics prevails. Quality in teaching, research, management and extension, always framed in the planning, implementation, improvement and self-regulation. The pursuit of quality is also supported on an institutional criteria level such as self-assessment is; a tool for continuous improvement of services offered; and self-assessment as a central part of organizational culture. This structure is framed in questions What program are we? and What program do we want to be?
Mission The Antioquia School of Engineering is a nonprofit private higher education institution. The mission of the EIA lies in the integral formation of high-quality professionals in undergraduate and graduate programs, in the promotion of applied research and interaction with society that will contribute to technological, economic, cultural and social mainstream developments of the country. As an academic community the EIA fosters global vision, creativity, teamwork, an improved quality of life and respect for the environment, based on principles of ethics and justice. VISION Being one of the best engineering institutions in Colombia, recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of its engineers and its trained professionals, for its achievements in applied research and its effective contribution to society.