Information Technologies for Industry
Modern industrial engineering is undergoing an integral digital transformation process based on total interconnectivity through the Internet of Things (IoT) and real-time data analysis. This emergence of Industry 4.0 turns the industrial engineer into a hybrid profile: someone who understands mechanics and processes, but who must also master data management and systems integration.
The Information Technologies for Industry specialty offers you advanced training to develop professionally in the field of Industry 4.0. Through the content of its subjects, you will acquire the key knowledge, competencies, tools, and methods to specialize in:
- Data acquisition through digital systems, sensorization, and industrial communication networks.
- Information processing and treatment in industrial computing environments.
- Data analysis applying advanced statistics and Machine Learning techniques.
- Security monitoring and predictive maintenance of industrial systems, assets, and plants.
- Integral management of the logistics and supply chain.
- Advanced automation of production processes.
How you will learn
The specialty consists of 6 subjects of 5 ECTS each covering the necessary content to learn how to: acquire data through sensors, process it with industrial computers, analyze the data to extract knowledge for system security monitoring, perform predictive maintenance, and achieve optimal management of the production chain and its automation.
The objective is not only to acquire knowledge but also to develop competencies and skills for solving challenges and projects, and to generate new mechanical systems useful for the future.
Learning is carried out by combining various methodologies including, among others, master classes, teamwork, autonomous work, case analysis, simulations, and projects.
Career opportunities
The general profile of the degree prepares you to perform the functions of:
- Project Engineer, Technical Consultant, Process Analyst, Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, R&D Engineer, Innovation Coordinator, Technical Auditor, Technical Sales Engineer, Quality Manager.
The work areas of the specialty include:
- SCADA systems, PLCs and automation programming, Real-time control, Sensors and actuators, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), Applied artificial intelligence, Industrial digitalization, Digital twins, Industrial cybersecurity, Industrial Big Data, MES/ERP systems, Data engineering.
The set of competencies you will acquire in the degree and the specialty will help you become a complete professional, prepared to lead and innovate in the industry of the future.
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