CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
Professional Degree: |
Construction Engineer |
Academic Degree: |
Graduate in Construction Engineering Sciences |
Code: |
30007 |
Duration: |
10 semesters |
Study arrangements: |
Semi-annual, daytime, semi-flexible curriculum |
Director: |
Ing. Paolo Macaya Vitali |
ingenieriaenconstruccion.ufro.cl |
Program Information
A Construction Engineer, trained at the Universidad de La Frontera, has solid knowledge in basic sciences and engineering applied to construction processes. He/She also has a professional specialization based on construction technology management and competencies that allow him/her to manage and lead projects and companies in the field, always oriented to achievement and quality, considering the efficient use of resources and environmental responsibility. The solid training, including ethical values, enables the graduate to solve technical and technological problems, make decisions, and guide the materialization and inspection of construction projects in different productive sectors of the national scope.
Occupational field
The training of a Construction Engineer graduated from Universidad de La Frontera allows the graduate to work in construction companies, consultancy firms and public organizations dedicated to the fields of construction, road works, urbanization, hydraulic works, etc., and to participate in the formulation, evaluation, planning, management, control, and monitoring of construction projects and other technical studies of the field. Additionally, he/she has the skills to do technical tasks related to the manufacture, commercialization, transformation, and quality assurance of different construction products and components.