ENGINEERING IN NATURAL RESOURCES
| Professional Degree: |
| Natural Resources Engineer |
| Academic Degree: |
| Graduate in Natural Resource Science |
| Code: |
| 30069 |
| Duration: |
| 10 semesters |
| Study arrangements: |
| Semi-annual, daytime, semi-flexible curriculum |
| Director: |
|
Ph.D. Andrés Fuentes |
Program Information
A Natural Resources Engineer, graduated from the Universidad de La Frontera, is a professional in earth science with the skills to work on the use, conservation and preservation of natural resources, territorial planning and the creation of research, development and environmental education projects.
He is trained in basic sciences; the application of the scientific method in environmental legislation; evaluation; the management of the resources soil, water, vegetation and fauna; and in environmental sciences.
His training enables him to solve problems; to develop conservation and preservation plans; to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with the use of natural resources; to diagnose and plan the territory; and to develop research and development projects, by assembling work teams, being interested in constant learning and managing the scientific and technological knowledge transfer.
The graduate has the capacity to effectively communicate and to manage information technologies, respecting the people, the environment and accepting cultural diversity with social responsibility.
Occupational field
Public and private services; research and development centers; producer, community, farmer and non-governmental organizations; other local participation agencies; or in free professional practice.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
| Professional Degree: |
| Biotechnologist |
| Academic Degree: |
| Graduate in Biotechnology |
| Code: |
| 30068 |
| Duration |
| 10 semesters |
| Study arrangements: |
| Semi-annual, daytime, semi-flexible curriculum |
| Director: |
|
John Quiñones Díaz |
Program Information
A Biotechnologist, trained at the Universidad de La Frontera, is a professional with the skills to work in different fields of science and development, and in the management of biotechnological processes.
The graduates are trained in basic science, with the ability to apply the scientific method to the development of productive biotechnological processes related to the field of agriculture, the environment, and animal and human health.
The scientific training allows the graduate to propose, develop and optimize processes through research by using biotechnological tools to solve environment associated problems, in order to contribute to the protection of biological resources.
The graduate has the capacity of effective communication, critical thinking, entrepreneurship, autonomous and team work, and handling of information technology, all within a framework of social responsibility, which includes ethical aspects and cultural diversity.
Occupational field
Academic centers, scientific or technological research, laboratories and productive companies related to the field of biotechnology, contributing to research, development and innovation in the field of biology, or continuing with postgraduate and specialization studies in the different areas of development.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
| Professional Degree: |
| Business Engineer |
| Academic Degree: |
| Graduate in Administrative Sciences |
| Code: |
| 30085 |
| Duration: |
| 10 semesters |
| Study Arrangements: |
| Semi-annual, daytime, semi-flexible curriculum |
| Director: |
| Dr. Yenniel Mendoza Carbonell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 45 - 2734075 |
Program Information
The aim of the Business Administration Program is to provide a comprehensive vocational training in the fields of administration and economics, in order to train professionals with interpersonal and instrumental skills that allow them to contribute with their knowledge, work and actions to an efficient improvement of the management and decision-making processes in regional or national private and public organizations, thus contributing to the economic growth of the country. The professional training enables the graduates to create, direct and manage companies and organizations of different sizes and characteristics, with a global vision and social responsibility.
Occupational field
A Business Engineer, graduated from the Universidad de La Frontera, is qualified to work in companies and national or transnational organizations (industrial, commercial or service oriented), performing managerial tasks and/or as a consultant in the different functional areas of the company or organization, or self-employed.
AGRONOMY
| Professional Degree: |
| Agricultural Engineer |
| Academic Degree: |
| Graduate in Agricultural Sciences |
| Code: |
| 30070 |
| Duration: |
| 10 semesters |
| Study arrangements: |
| Semi-annual, daytime, semi-flexible curriculum |
| Director: |
|
Dr. Gustavo Aravena Paillalef |
Program Information
An Agricultural Engineer, trained at the Universidad de La Frontera, is a professional in agricultural sciences, with skills to work in the fields of integrated systems of agricultural production; agriculture, livestock and agri-food management; use of renewable natural resources; and technology transfer.
He/She knows basic and applied sciences, including the scientific method, which allows the graduate to efficiently diagnose, plan and optimize production processes in the fields of crop production, fruit growing, horticulture and livestock.
The graduate is capable of interrelating agricultural productivity with biotic and abiotic factors, which favor the conservation of nature and its biodiversity.
Another element of the training is to lead and put together teams for multidisciplinary work and, within a professional ethical context, to develop activities in applied technology transfer.
He/She also has the capacity to effectively communicate in a professional and technical language, using information technology in a context of social, cultural and environmental responsibility. Ethical aspects, such as a proactive attitude and constant improvement, are also part of the training. This facilitates the innovation and entrepreneurship in the graduate’s performance and his/her successful adaptation to the professional environment.
Occupational field
An Agricultural Engineer can work in public and private services; research and development centers; producer, community, farmer and non-governmental organizations; other local participation agencies; or self-employed.
LAW
| Professional Degree: |
| Lawyer (granted by the Chilean Supreme Court) |
| Academic Degree: |
| Graduate in Legal Sciences |
| Code: |
| 30039 |
| Duration: |
| 10 semesters |
| Study arrangements: |
| Mixed |
| Director: |
|
Mg. Maximiliano Sarmiento Moreno |
Program Information
A Lawyer, trained at the Universidad de La Frontera, stands out for the distinguished development of legal and business advisory, and project and business management.
In addition to the traditional training in defending the rights and interests of a natural person and legal entities, the graduates develop the competencies and skills to carry out their profession according to the principles of democracy, probity, ethics, and social responsibility, contributing to the development of the region and the country. The students of the Law Program at UFRO receive comprehensive training in a genuine university environment.
Occupational Field
A Lawyer, trained at Universidad de La Frontera, is a professional with the skills to develop legal and business advisory and can work in:
• National and international companies and businesses, management, or legal and business advisory
• The judiciary, as judges, and in the justice system, for example in the Public Defender’s and the Public Prosecutor’s Office
• In public entities and NGOs as legal advisors
• In law firms, providing legal advice
• In arbitration and mediation centers
• In higher education, as academics, researchers, consultants or advisors