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INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

#1

UNIQUE
UNIVERSITY

FIRST

EMPLOYER
REPUTATION

IN BOLIVIA

WITH A STARTUP
ACCELERATOR


TECHNOLOGICAL PATENT
OF THE COUNTRY

INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

#1
UNIQUE
UNIVERSITY
FIRST
EMPLOYER REPUTATION
IN BOLIVIA
WITH A STARTUP ACCELERATOR
TECHNOLOGICAL PATENT OF THE COUNTRY
KNOW YOUR CAREER
Your Professional Future

Lead the digital and sustainable transformation with a practical approach based on strategy, AI tools, and business consulting. Prepare to take on global executive roles with a comprehensive world-class education and a circular economy vision.

Graduate Profile
  • Coordinate work teams by inspiring and empowering.

  • Interpret information from multiple sources (Big Data).

  • Design strategies for national and international markets.

What sets us apart
Systemic and innovative approach

Learn to analyze and improve processes with a comprehensive vision, combining innovation, creativity, and decision-making.

Logistics and analysis with technology

Optimize operations and supply chains using modern tools and projects with Power BI, Python, etc.

Practical training and laboratory processes

Live a 100% practical career with specialized laboratories to design and optimize real processes.

KNOW YOUR CAREER
Your Professional Future

Lead the digital and sustainable transformation with a practical approach based on strategy, AI tools, and business consulting. Prepare to take on global executive roles with a comprehensive world-class education and a circular economy vision.

Graduate Profile
  • Coordinate work teams by inspiring and empowering.

  • Interpret information from multiple sources (Big Data).

  • Design strategies for national and international markets.

What sets us apart
Systemic and innovative approach

Learn to analyze and improve processes with a comprehensive vision, combining innovation, creativity, and decision-making.

Logistics and analysis with technology

Optimize operations and supply chains using modern tools and projects with Power BI, Python, etc.

Practical training and laboratory processes

Live a 100% practical career with specialized laboratories to design and optimize real processes.

Your Professional Future

Optimize processes and enhance results in any industry. Combine analysis, logistics, quality, and project management to design efficient solutions, lead operations, and transform organizations with innovation and strategic vision.

Graduate Profile
  • Transform industrial processes into innovative and efficient solutions.

  • Optimize systems to open new markets and opportunities.

  • Generate knowledge that benefits the community.

  • Refine processes ensuring quality and satisfaction of the environment.

What sets us apart
Systemic and innovative approach

Learn to analyze and improve processes with a comprehensive vision, combining innovation, creativity, and decision-making.

Logistics and analysis with technology

Optimize operations and supply chains using modern tools and projects with Power BI, Python, etc.

Practical training and laboratory processes

Live a 100% practical career with specialized laboratories to design and optimize real processes.

KNOW YOUR CAREER
Your Professional Future

Lead the digital and sustainable transformation with a practical approach based on strategy, AI tools, and business consulting. Prepare to take on global executive roles with a comprehensive world-class education and a circular economy vision.

Graduate Profile
  • Coordinate work teams by inspiring and empowering.

  • Interpret information from multiple sources (Big Data).

  • Design strategies for national and international markets.

What sets us apart
Systemic and innovative approach

Learn to analyze and improve processes with a comprehensive vision, combining innovation, creativity, and decision-making.

Logistics and analysis with technology

Optimize operations and supply chains using modern tools and projects with Power BI, Python, etc.

Practical training and laboratory processes

Live a 100% practical career with specialized laboratories to design and optimize real processes.

KNOW YOUR CAREER
Your Professional Future

Lead the digital and sustainable transformation with a practical approach based on strategy, AI tools, and business consulting. Prepare to take on global executive roles with a comprehensive world-class education and a circular economy vision.

Graduate Profile
  • Coordinate work teams by inspiring and empowering.

  • Interpret information from multiple sources (Big Data).

  • Design strategies for national and international markets.

What sets us apart
Systemic and innovative approach

Learn to analyze and improve processes with a comprehensive vision, combining innovation, creativity, and decision-making.

Logistics and analysis with technology

Optimize operations and supply chains using modern tools and projects with Power BI, Python, etc.

Practical training and laboratory processes

Live a 100% practical career with specialized laboratories to design and optimize real processes.

Your Professional Future

Optimize processes and enhance results in any industry. Combine analysis, logistics, quality, and project management to design efficient solutions, lead operations, and transform organizations with innovation and strategic vision.

Graduate Profile
  • Transform industrial processes into innovative and efficient solutions.

  • Optimize systems to open new markets and opportunities.

  • Generate knowledge that benefits the community.

  • Refine processes ensuring quality and satisfaction of the environment.

What sets us apart
Systemic and innovative approach

Learn to analyze and improve processes with a comprehensive vision, combining innovation, creativity, and decision-making.

Logistics and analysis with technology

Optimize operations and supply chains using modern tools and projects with Power BI, Python, etc.

Practical training and laboratory processes

Live a 100% practical career with specialized laboratories to design and optimize real processes.

INTERNATIONALIZATION
PARALLEL DEGREE PROGRAM

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON/LSE

UPB, in partnership with the prestigious University of London, offers its students the opportunity to access an international parallel degree recognized globally, without the need to leave Bolivia.

Additionally, you can opt for an exchange program at more than 30 universities in Europe, the United States, and other international destinations.

INTERNATIONALIZATION
INTERNATIONAL PARALLEL DEGREE PROGRAMS

UPB offers its students the opportunity to access international parallel degrees with prestigious institutions such as the University of London, PPA Business School, and EU Business School, which have global recognition and without the need to leave Bolivia.

Additionally, we provide academic exchange opportunities in over 30 universities in Europe, the United States, and other international destinations.

90%
STUDENTS
GET JOBS
AFTER GRADUATION
+55K
GRADUATES
CONNECTED
EN 35 COUNTRIES
#1
RATIO
TEACHER/STUDENT

90%

STUDENTS
GET A JOB

AFTER GRADUATION

#1

RATIO

TEACHER/STUDENT

+55K

GRADUATES
CONNECTED

EN 35 COUNTRIES

90%

STUDENTS
GET A JOB

AFTER GRADUATION

+55K

GRADUATES
CONNECTED

EN 35 COUNTRIES

#1

RATIO

TEACHER/STUDENT
CURRICULUM

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Semester V

Semester VI

Semester VIII

PROGRAMMING III

RELATIONAL DATABASES

INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES I

INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES II

INDUSTRIAL SECURITY

MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING II

NUMERICAL METHODS

MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING III

SYSTEMS DYNAMICS

OPERATIONS RESEARCH II

LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS

Computer-Aided Design

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

INDUSTRIAL COSTS

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

DESIGN FOR ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY

MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF PROJECTS I

BEGINNER ENGLISH

ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE

INGLÉS ALTO INTERMEDIO

ENGLISH ADVANCED

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

PHYSICS I

INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMIC THINKING

SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY

ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS

STRUCTURAL MODELING OF SYSTEMS

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

MARKETING

OPERATIONS RESEARCH I

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

PROGRAMMING I

PROGRAMMING II

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

ELECTIVE II

STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL

NON-METAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Production Engineering II

PRODUCTION ENGINEERING I

RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERING

Differential Equations

PHYSICS II

MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING I

LINEAR ALGEBRA

CHEMISTRY I

Semester IX

GRADUATION SEMINAR

ELECTIVE III

STRATEGIC ADDRESS

ENTREPRENEURIALISM

PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF PROJECTS II

Semester VII

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

SYSTEMS DESIGN

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II

ELECTIVE I

INTEGRAL LOGISTICS

SIMULATION

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ENGINEERING

PRODUCTION ENGINEERING III

HUMAN TALENT MANAGEMENT

7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS

7 SUBJECTS 28 CREDITS

7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS

7 SUBJECTS 27 CREDITS

8 SUBJECTS 23 CREDITS

9 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

5 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

1st Semester

2nd Semester

3rd semester

4th Semester

5th Semester

6th Semester

9th Semester

TOTALS 65 SUBJECTS 232 CREDITS

8 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

8th Semester

7 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

7th Semester

PROGRAMMING

Exact Sciences

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

INDUSTRIAL ADDRESS

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ECONOMIC

SYSTEMIC THINKING

LANGUAGES

RESEARCH AND GRADUATION MODALITY

ELECTIVES

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

PROJECTS

  • Semester I

    Semester II

    Semester III

    Semester IV

    Semester V

    Semester VI

    Semester VIII

    PROGRAMMING III

    RELATIONAL DATABASES

    INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES I

    INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES II

    INDUSTRIAL SECURITY

    MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING II

    NUMERICAL METHODS

    MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING III

    SYSTEMS DYNAMICS

    OPERATIONS RESEARCH II

    LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS

    Computer-Aided Design

    INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

    INDUSTRIAL COSTS

    INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

    DESIGN FOR ENGINEERING

    MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY

    MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

    PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF PROJECTS I

    BEGINNER ENGLISH

    ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE

    INGLÉS ALTO INTERMEDIO

    ENGLISH ADVANCED

    PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I

    WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES

    ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

    PHYSICS I

    INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMIC THINKING

    SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY

    ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS

    STRUCTURAL MODELING OF SYSTEMS

    FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

    MARKETING

    OPERATIONS RESEARCH I

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT

    MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

    PROGRAMMING I

    PROGRAMMING II

    PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

    ELECTIVE II

    STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL

    NON-METAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

    Production Engineering II

    PRODUCTION ENGINEERING I

    RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

    MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERING

    Differential Equations

    PHYSICS II

    MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING I

    LINEAR ALGEBRA

    CHEMISTRY I

    Semester IX

    GRADUATION SEMINAR

    ELECTIVE III

    STRATEGIC ADDRESS

    ENTREPRENEURIALISM

    PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF PROJECTS II

    Semester VII

    MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

    SYSTEMS DESIGN

    PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II

    ELECTIVE I

    INTEGRAL LOGISTICS

    SIMULATION

    ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ENGINEERING

    PRODUCTION ENGINEERING III

    HUMAN TALENT MANAGEMENT

    7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS

    7 SUBJECTS 28 CREDITS

    7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS

    7 SUBJECTS 27 CREDITS

    8 SUBJECTS 23 CREDITS

    9 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

    5 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

    1st Semester

    2nd Semester

    3rd semester

    4th Semester

    5th Semester

    6th Semester

    9th Semester

    TOTALS 65 SUBJECTS 232 CREDITS

    8 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

    8th Semester

    7 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

    7th Semester

    PROGRAMMING

    Exact Sciences

    DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

    INDUSTRIAL ADDRESS

    ADMINISTRATIVE AND ECONOMIC

    SYSTEMIC THINKING

    LANGUAGES

    RESEARCH AND GRADUATION MODALITY

    ELECTIVES

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    PROJECTS

  • Semester I

    Semester II

    Semester III

    Semester IV

    Semester V

    Semester VI

    Semester VIII

    PROGRAMMING III

    RELATIONAL DATABASES

    INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES I

    INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES II

    INDUSTRIAL SECURITY

    MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING II

    NUMERICAL METHODS

    MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING III

    SYSTEMS DYNAMICS

    OPERATIONS RESEARCH II

    LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS

    Computer-Aided Design

    INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

    INDUSTRIAL COSTS

    INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

    DESIGN FOR ENGINEERING

    MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY

    MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

    PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF PROJECTS I

    BEGINNER ENGLISH

    ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE

    INGLÉS ALTO INTERMEDIO

    ENGLISH ADVANCED

    PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I

    WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES

    ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

    PHYSICS I

    INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMIC THINKING

    SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY

    ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS

    STRUCTURAL MODELING OF SYSTEMS

    FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

    MARKETING

    OPERATIONS RESEARCH I

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT

    MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

    PROGRAMMING I

    PROGRAMMING II

    PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

    ELECTIVE II

    STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL

    NON-METAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

    Production Engineering II

    PRODUCTION ENGINEERING I

    RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

    MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERING

    Differential Equations

    PHYSICS II

    MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING I

    LINEAR ALGEBRA

    CHEMISTRY I

    Semester IX

    GRADUATION SEMINAR

    ELECTIVE III

    STRATEGIC ADDRESS

    ENTREPRENEURIALISM

    PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF PROJECTS II

    Semester VII

    MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

    SYSTEMS DESIGN

    PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II

    ELECTIVE I

    INTEGRAL LOGISTICS

    SIMULATION

    ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ENGINEERING

    PRODUCTION ENGINEERING III

    HUMAN TALENT MANAGEMENT

    7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS

    7 SUBJECTS 28 CREDITS

    7 SUBJECTS 29 CREDITS

    7 SUBJECTS 27 CREDITS

    8 SUBJECTS 23 CREDITS

    9 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

    5 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

    1st Semester

    2nd Semester

    3rd semester

    4th Semester

    5th Semester

    6th Semester

    9th Semester

    TOTALS 65 SUBJECTS 232 CREDITS

    8 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

    8th Semester

    7 SUBJECTS 24 CREDITS

    7th Semester

    PROGRAMMING

    Exact Sciences

    DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

    INDUSTRIAL ADDRESS

    ADMINISTRATIVE AND ECONOMIC

    SYSTEMIC THINKING

    LANGUAGES

    RESEARCH AND GRADUATION MODALITY

    ELECTIVES

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    PROJECTS

Graduation Modalities

Degree Project

Directed Work

Thesis

Graduation with Excellence

FACULTY
INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE

Transmedia Laboratory

Space for audiovisual production and transmedia storytelling. Create content that impacts markets.

Financial Laboratory

Refinitiv Platform and Real Trading. Access real-time stock market data and manage investments.

Neuromarketing

Eye Tracker, EEG, and facial analysis. Understand the authentic emotions of the consumer.

Business simulation

Compete in virtual markets with advanced software. Make CEO decisions without real risk.

Transmedia Laboratory

Space for audiovisual production and transmedia storytelling. Create content that impacts markets.

Financial Laboratory

Refinitiv Platform and Real Trading. Access real-time stock market data and manage investments.

Neuromarketing

Eye Tracker, EEG, and facial analysis. Understand the authentic emotions of the consumer.

Business simulation

Compete in virtual markets with advanced software. Make CEO decisions without real risk.

Contacts by campus

Contacts by campus

Contacts by campus

Master Dossier 2025

Master Dossier 2025

Master Dossier 2025

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Contactos por campus

Cochabamba

Patricia Rodríguez

a@upb.edu

+591 78362069

The Peace

Daysi Fuentes

a@upb.edu

+591 62353868

Santa Cruz

Julio Paredes

a@upb.edu

+591 67195952

Contactos por campus

Cochabamba

Héloïse Calame

internationalization-cb@upb.edu

+591 71707027

The Peace

Andrea Moscoso

andreamoscoso@upb.edu

+591 75218458

Santa Cruz

Eduardo Guzmán

eduardoguzman@upb.edu

+591 76303857

Contactos por campus

Cochabamba

Héloïse Calame

internationalization-cb@upb.edu

+591 71707027

The Peace

Andrea Moscoso

andreamoscoso@upb.edu

+591 75218458

Santa Cruz

Eduardo Guzmán

eduardoguzman@upb.edu

+591 76303857

the private university
#1 in Bolivia

They certify:

THE BEST SCHOOL OF

BUSINESS

IN BOLIVIA

THE BEST UNIVERSITY

PRIVATE IN BOLIVIA

QS Latin America University Rankings | 2023

THE ONLY UNIVERSITY

WITH 4 STARS IN

BOLIVIA

the private university
#1 in Bolivia

They certify:

THE BEST SCHOOL OF

BUSINESS

IN BOLIVIA

THE BEST UNIVERSITY

PRIVATE IN BOLIVIA

QS Latin America University Rankings | 2023

THE ONLY UNIVERSITY

WITH 4 STARS IN

BOLIVIA

the private university
#1 in Bolivia

They certify:

THE BEST SCHOOL OF

BUSINESS

IN BOLIVIA

THE BEST UNIVERSITY

PRIVATE IN BOLIVIA

QS Latin America University Rankings | 2023

THE ONLY UNIVERSITY

WITH 4 STARS IN

BOLIVIA

JULIO LEÓN PRADO CAMPUS - JLP
COCHABAMBA

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

CAMPUS FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA - FIR
LA PAZ

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5
Phone: +591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS


Extension of Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 (3) 50850020

Undergraduate Admissions

Prolongation Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All Rights Reserved

JULIO LEÓN PRADO CAMPUS - JLP
COCHABAMBA

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

CAMPUS FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA - FIR
LA PAZ

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5
Phone: +591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS


Extension of Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 (3) 50850020

Undergraduate Admissions

Prolongation Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All Rights Reserved

JULIO LEÓN PRADO CAMPUS - JLP
COCHABAMBA

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

CAMPUS FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA - FIR
LA PAZ

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5
Phone: +591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS


Extension of Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 (3) 50850020

Undergraduate Admissions

Prolongation Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All Rights Reserved