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The course objective is to guide the student in his/her graduation work proposal presentation using the proposal presentation methodology, in order to structure the problem and solution knowledge gained, thus enabling research development. Based on the information supplied in the classes and through the electronic media, present to the student the elements that will allow analyzing and develop his/her graduation proposal. With the practical theory exercise, each student must prepare his/her proposal on a topic defined by him/her, and will arrange for the counseling of a professor from the Department to develop his/her research.

This course focuses in the development of models that represent systems that change through time (dynamic) and mostly whose states depend on random phenomena (stochastic). The main focus will be on simulation in discrete time and event driven. This has great application in Engineering and related areas for efficiency and versatility in modeling various types of systems, most of them inherently complex. Although the course focuses on discrete event simulation, it also includes elements of continuous simulation, and other topics relevant support in the fields of probability and statistics, data analysis, optimization, among others.

The current globalization and expansion trends experienced in modern economies have led many companies to develop flexible structures that will allow them to cope with the current situation or, otherwise, to disappear. Product differentiation is presented as a conclusive alternative to remain in the current market. The systematic development of products is the most adequate manner to ensure market penetration success and, therefore, for each market type and for each organizational culture type, there may be different development systems and models.

The intent of this course´s development is to offer the student a global quality function approach within organizations, both industrial and service-oriented. This subject is not a mere extension of the Statistics courses, but a comprehensive way of thinking about Quality and of being capable of understanding and solving its main problems. However, the scope presented conveniently uses techniques and methods both, quantitative and qualitative, which include statistical tools.

The logistics course includes different conceptual elements related to Supply Chain management. The basic components of the Supply Chain (customer service, transport management and inventory management) are analyzed from a systemic and integrator viewpoint. Students acquire Logistics Management skills, because they study the components and basic processes from an optimal management of suppliers, resources and customers’ perspective. Emphasis is made on the fact that the use of new information and communication technologies allows strengthening the efficiency of Logistics processes in the  organization. Process integration models are studied, such the SCOR model, and logistics processes are modeled through the use of mathematical models in the transportation, supply chain strategic design and inventory topics. The analysis methodology includes workshops where the logistics reality is analyzed by studying Colombian companies’ cases. In such regard, students are stimulated to use previous knowledge acquired in inventory models, forecast techniques, cost analyses, transport models, optimization and simulation techniques, among other topics.

The course allows:

1. Familiarize the student with the COOPERATIVE AND COMPETITIVE models of COLLECTIVE BARGAINING and to provide him with the required tools that allow him to perform better in these processes in order to celebrate WIN-WIN labour agreements.
2. Evaluate the role of trade unionism in Colombia taking in consideration the economic, technological and social context. 
3. Enhance the student's negotiation skills and teach him how to take advantage of his emotional intelligence in the management of labor conflicts.

The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to the industrial relations field and its work implications to create abilities and skills that will allow him to better understand the human and organizational management problems. Contributes to the inter-disciplinary education of the future engineer by providing the tools required to effectively administer an industrial relations system at macro-economic and micro-economic levels.

The strategy course includes many concepts related to the development of a strategic plan in an organization. Throughout the course, basic components that make up strategy are thought (Mission, Vision, Delta Model, planning, Balance Score Cards and knowledge management among others). The main objective of the course is to create a context in which students use organizational strategic tools from a systemic perspective to develop the ability of the students to make strategic decisions. This is done through a simulation that lasts one semester in which students must make decisions every week.