ADMISSION PROFILE
Students wishing to enroll in the Software and Emerging Technologies Engineering program must have the following characteristics:
General knowledge in the areas of:
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Analytic Geometry
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Software tools (operating systems, word processors, electronic presentations, spreadsheets)
It is desirable that they possess the following skills:
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form
- Teamwork skills
- Study habits and adequate methods for learning
- Identify and solve basic engineering problems
- Be self-taught and aware of the need for continuous learning
- Interpret information and draw conclusions
- Logical, critical, and analytical reasoning
- Creativity and innovation
It is desirable that they possess the following attitudes:
- Initiative
- Willingness to work in teams
- Discipline and organization in work
- Openness to change
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Interest and ability to propose and implement solutions
- Interest in research
It is desirable that they possess the following values:
- Trust
- Empathy
- Honesty
- Humility
- Justice
- Loyalty
- Freedom
- Perseverance
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Solidarity
- Tolerance
GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates of the Software and Emerging Technologies Engineering program are professionals with a comprehensive education that enables them to lead and implement the phases of the software life cycle, undertaking, innovating, and integrating emerging technologies to create products that contribute to solving problems in productive sectors, increasing organizational competitiveness, and supporting the sustainable development of the country.
The Software and Emerging Technologies Engineer will be competent to:
- Develop quality software using methodologies from software engineering, mathematics, basic sciences, and diverse technologies, to meet the requirements of organizations and potential users, with creativity, responsibility, and honesty.
- Design and evaluate software development projects by applying state-of-the-art knowledge and soft skills, to collaborate in the regional development of small and medium-sized enterprises, with leadership, creativity, and commitment.
- Innovate and develop technology through the application of scientific methods and the integration of emerging technologies to address and generate areas of opportunity that support the transition to new labor and social dynamics, with an innovative, collaborative attitude and social commitment.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
General Objective
To train competitive engineers in software and emerging technologies at the national and international level, capable of addressing technological problems in governmental, industrial, commercial, service, and academic sectors; with the ability to analyze, design, integrate, implement, and manage software systems; with strong ethical values and commitment to their community.
Specific Objectives
- Train professionals of high scientific and technological level, capable of analyzing requirements, designing, programming, testing, implementing, and managing software solutions for problems in governmental, industrial, commercial, service, and academic sectors, with solid knowledge in both basic sciences and software engineering.
- Strengthen in students the development of knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that allow them to understand the impact of scientific and technological development in social and economic contexts, promote multidisciplinary collaboration, teamwork, ethics, humanism, and entrepreneurship.
- Meet the demand for competent professionals in the analysis, design, integration, implementation, and maintenance of software components for modern computer systems, able to address and solve problems in diverse contexts at the national and international level, with commitment and social responsibility.
PROFESSIONAL FIELD
Graduates of the Software and Emerging Technologies Engineering program may work in:
Public sector:
- Government agencies at the three levels (municipal, state, and federal)
- Educational and research institutions
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Private sector:
- Industrial sector
- Commercial sector
- Service sector
- Educational and research institutions
As independent professionals:
- Design and construction of software (web development, mobile applications, cloud computing, big data, smart computing, among others)
- Software product and process management and consulting
- Creation of new software development enterprises
- Leadership of software projects
Para más información:
Responsable del Programa Educativo Ingeniero en Software y Tecnologías Emergentes:
Dr Mauricio A. Sánchez
✉ Coordinación Ingeniero en Software y Tecnologías Emergentes
Facultad de Ciencias Químicas e Ingeniería. UABC. Campus Otay: Calzada Universidad 14418 Parque Industrial Internacional Tijuana B.C. 22427 Tel.979 75 00.