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Meet our schools

What you will find at Duoc UC Across our nine schools, we offer more than 80 technical and professional fields of study, with equipment and technology to develop the full potential of our students and to allow practical training for each of their courses of study.

A few definitions CFT: Technical Training Center IP: Professional Institute Professional Degree: Programs lasting 8 to 9 semesters to complete.

Technical Degree: Programs lasting 5 semesters to complete.

PEV: Part-Time Evening Executive Program. This program encompasses Duoc UC’s academic program and also allows students to work on their course part-time. This Program aims to provide new training opportunities for people who wish to pursue their studies through a flexible schedule, due to geographic constraints, specializations and students’ professional obligations. This part-time schedule allows students to have flexible class attendance requirement, however students are also required to work on an independent study project as their participation in a course.

Our Academic Offering SCHOOLS

Business and Administration Communication Construction Design Information Technology and Telecommunications Engineering Natural Resources Health Tourism

School of Business and Administration GENERAL INFORMATION Duoc UC offers a varied and versatile alternative technical and vocational training in the disciplines of management and business. The School of Business and Administration Duoc UC develops the full potential of their students, whether to work for private companies or to embark on their own ventures.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Auditing An Auditor will perform the financial record-keeping, tax payments and management, information systems and management control of enterprises of different sizes and revenues, as well as auditing firms. In addition, one can perform and be independently contracted to advise different types of companies in the financial, accounting, tax, labor and auditing areas.

Professional Title: Auditor Technical Title: General Tax Legislation Accountant

Administration This professional will perform various administrative roles in finance and management in different areas for many types of businesses, and may also generate and manage businesses. In particular, they may work in areas such as budgeting, management control, administrative operations, billing, invoicing, accounting, finance, investment, risk analysis and general administration.

Professional Title: Degree in Administration Technical Title: Financial Management Technician.

Human Resource Management This individual may work in service organizations, non-profit organizations, and public or private entities. They will manage issues related to planning and management of the areas of recruitment and selection, training and remuneration of employees, organizational development, compensation and benefits, performance audits and labor relations, among others.

Professional Title: Degree in Human Resources Management.

Technical Title: Human Resource Management Technician

Foreign Trade This graduate may perform various tactical and strategic roles within organizations in the public and/or private area and, related to the international trade of goods and services, regulatory institutions, maritime port companies, financial institutions and those that are oriented in developing advisory consulting activities for national and international markets.

Professional Title: Degree in Foreign Trade Technical Title: Foreign Trade Technician.

Logistics Management A Logistics Management Engineer is able to work in the tactical and strategic areas of different economic sectors associated with refueling operations, warehousing, inventory control, transportation and distribution, reverse logistics, and green logistics.

In companies such as logistics and distribution centers, retail companies, production and services, transportation and cargo, and in general, any company or institution that includes marketing, distribution and transport of goods and services in the domestic market and international as well. The skills acquired will enable them to generate their own workspaces, through the creation and management of micro and technical assistance in the area of logistics.

Professional Title: Degree in Logistics Management Technical Title: Logistics Management Technician

Marketing Graduates in marketing engineering will perform in both public and private organizations, being qualified for executive levels and to support large enterprises and organizations. Their skills will allow them to perform dynamically in commercial, industrial, financial and service companies, complying with the social and economic objectives of the organization and a commitment to the country’s development.

Professional Title: Degree in Marketing Technical Title: Business Administration major in Marketing Technician TECHNICAL DEGREES

Business Administration Major in Marketing The Technical Degree in Business Administration major in Marketing will perform in organizations, both public and private; their abilities allowing them to perform in commercial, industrial, financial and service companies, seeking compliance with social and economic objectives of the organization and committed to the development of the country.

Technical Title: Business Administration Major in Marketing

Human Resources Management Graduates with a Technical Degree in Human Resource Management will work within service organizations or public or private companies, in recruitment and selection, staff development, benefits, compensation and human resource management. It is aimed at supporting human resource managers and other organizational units.

Technical Title: Human Resource Management Technician

Financial Management Graduates with a Technical Degree in Financial Management will be able to assume roles in areas such as billing and invoicing, credit, budgeting and financial planning. In the private sector, practical training will allow them to develop within related areas of management control, and evaluation of customer care in different departments of those companies.

Technical Title: Financial Management Technician

Major in Foreign Trade A Technical Degree in Foreign Trade will allow graduates to assume various operational roles in companies such as: customs, customs agency, exporters, importers, financial institutions, transport companies, productive or service providers in the departments of foreign trade operations and, in general, in any company or institution that includes international promotion or marketing of goods and services.

Technical Title: Foreign Trade Technician

General Accounting Major in Tax Legislation Graduates in General Accounting Major in Tax Legislation are trained to work in the areas of accounting, payroll and tax firms of different sizes and types of businesses.

Additionally, they can work independently, advising different types of businesses and taxpayers in the areas mentioned above.

Technical Title: General Tax Legislation Accountant

Logistics Management Technician Graduates with a Technical Degree in Logistics Management are able to work within operational and tactical areas of different business sectors associated with refueling operations, warehousing, inventory control, transportation and distribution companies such as logistics and distribution centers, retail, production and services, transportation and cargo, and in general, any company or institution that includes marketing, distribution and transport of goods and services in the domestic and international markets. The skills acquired during training will enable them to generate their own workspaces through the creation and management of micro and technical assistance in the area of logistics.

Technical Title: Logistics Management Technician

Banking and Financial Services Technician Graduates with a Technical Degree in Banking and Financial Services are qualified to perform the functions of products and services assistant, sales executives, process assistants, financial management assistants, account executives, process analysts, among other activities related to a branch of a national financial institution.

Technical Title: Banking and Financial Services Technician

Commercial Management Technician Graduates with a Technical Degree in Commercial Management are able to perform in mass market, specialty retail or large entities, not only in the commercial sector and services, but also financial and banking institutions, insurance companies and services in the industrial, mining or agriculture industries. These graduates are trained for roles such as sales executives, supervisor of sales teams, business analysts or sales managers.

Technical Title: Commercial Management Technician

School of Communication GENERAL INFORMATION In these days, we are highly communicated and connected to one another through different platforms: media, social networks and mobile devices linking us 24 hours a day to people across the globe.

The Duoc UC School of Communication imparts a wide range of studies that will transform students into highly trained professionals that can understand and implement communications in their different languages and forms of expression.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Acting This professional is trained to perform in theater companies, TV shows, TV series, miniseries, movies (feature and short films), video; commercials and teaching.

Professional Title: Actor/Actress.

Computer Animation Graduates in Computer Animation are trained to work in television, film video and multimedia production, audiovisual post production facilities, audiovisual departments of companies, technical services and creative audiovisual production animation (modeling, animation, rigging, render, compositing and visual effects), advertising agencies, design agencies, web and video games companies. They can also work as an independent consultant or contractor for any of these aforementioned areas.

Professional Title: Computer Animator.

Audiovisual Communication Graduates in Audiovisual Communication are trained to work in television, film video and multimedia production, audiovisual post production facilities, audiovisual departments of companies, technical services and creative audiovisual production animation (modeling, animation, rigging, render, compositing and visual effects), advertising agencies, design agencies, web and video games companies. They can also work as an independent consultant or contractor for any of these aforementioned areas.

Professional Title: Audiovisual Communicator.

Audio Engineering Audio Engineers are qualified to work in: - Recording Studios. As a Recording and mixing engineer, designing and directing the process of recording and mixing music production.

- Audiovisual productions. Sound Engineers will perform, direct and capture live sound and field environments.

- Audio post-production. As audio post-producer, they will direct the recording of speech and foley, synchronizing audio and image, and integrating and creatively proposing music and sound environments.

- TV channels. As an Audio Engineer, they will perform tasks associated to electro-acoustic design and recording, mixing and audio post-production for programs.

- Radio. As a sound control and post-producer, they will be responsible for recording and broadcasting of programs, and creating an auditory identity for the station or program.

- Sound Reinforcement Companies. As Audio Engineers they will work designing and operating amplification systems for fixed or temporary installations.

- Production of events and shows. They will be able to work as Audio Engineers and Technical Coordinators, integrating and controlling the areas of sound, lighting, stage, power and backline equipment.

-Acoustic Solution Companies. As Audio Engineers, they can design acoustic solutions in the areas of conditioning and soundproofing.

Professional Title: Audio Engineer.

Technical Title: Sound Technician.

Advertising Graduates from Duoc UC’s Advertising field are able to work in any companies or institutions that develop and implement marketing, communications, creativity, content development and advertising programs, as well as in companies that provide professional services in these areas. They can also practice their profession by generating their own business and/or consulting businesses in the fields of communication, marketing, advertising and media.

Professional Title: Advertising Agent, Publicist.

Public Relations Major in Marketing The Public Relations Officer is trained to work within public relations, public affairs, communications departments, marketing departments, production and event centers, cultural organizations, social welfare, corporate social responsibility, human resources and the independent exercise of any these areas.

Professional Title: Public Relations Professional Major in Marketing.

TECHNICAL DEGREES

Technical Advertising major in Advertising Production Graduates in ADVERTISING major in Advertising PRODUCTION are trained to work in advertising and communication agencies, digital agencies, audiovisual production, and communication departments and/or marketing companies of products and services, as well as independent professionals in any these areas.

Technical Title: Advertising Major in Advertising Production Technician.

Audiovisual Technician An Audiovisual Technician is trained to work with cameras, sound, lighting, post-production, transmission and integration of digital processes across television stations (open signal, cable, Internet), film and TV producers, companies dedicated to Audiovisual equipment, event production companies, audiovisual departments of companies, digital media (Internet) and the independent exercise of any of the above areas.

Technical Title: Audiovisual Technician.

Sound Technology A Sound Technician is qualified to work in the following areas under the supervision of an Audio Engineer or a producer: - Recording Studios. As a Recording and Mixing Technician, installing and operating specialized equipment during the recording and mixing processes of a music production.

- Audiovisual productions. As Sound Technician, working on the direct sound capture and in the field.

- Audio post-production. As sound post-producer, they will record speech and foley, synchronizing audio and image, and creatively integrating music and sound environments.

- TV channels. As a sound technician, recording, mixing and working on audio post-production for programs.

- Radio. As a sound control and post-producer. They will be responsible for the recording and broadcasting of programs.

- Sound Reinforcement Companies. As Sound Technicians they will work assembling and operating amplification systems for fixed or temporary installations.

- Production of events and shows. They will be able to work as Sound Technician, integrating the sound areas, lighting, stage, power and backline equipment.

-Audio supplies sales companies. As sound Technician, they can suggest different sound systems according to the needs of the client.

Technical Title: Sound Technician

School of Construction GENERAL INFORMATION The Duoc UC School of Construction offers a wide range of fields of study that from the first year of study incorporate the latest technology in classrooms, workshops, laboratory equipment and computer support, to enable students to develop all their technical skills.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Construction Engineering This degree allows graduates to work with construction companies or City Works departments, public and private institutions; and also they can work as an independent subcontractor or entrepreneur. These professionals are trained to work in business management or in a technical management of construction projects. Moreover, they are capable of planning, directing and controlling all kinds of works, both technical and within administrative management.

Professional Title: Construction Engineer.

Technical Title: Construction Technician.

Risk Prevention Engineering Graduates with this degree are able to work with companies that service the private and public sectors, including: agriculture, forestry, fisheries, forestry, mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, health, trade, transport, storage, and communications. In addition, according to the Chilean law No. 16744, which sets standards with occupational accidents and diseases, graduates may serve as a professional expert in risk prevention in occupational safety and health; occupational safety and health program supervisor; consultants for quality, environment and safety management systems,; consultants on integrated management systems in these matters; auditing and as independent external consultants to companies.

Professional Title: Risk Prevention Engineer.

Technical Title: Risk Prevention Technician.

TECHNICAL DEGREES

Architectural and Structural Drafting Graduates with this technical degree will work within architectural and engineering offices, both within the public and private sectors that need to include drawers trained to work with CAD/BIM programs. These professionals can also work as part of a team of designers, or independently, as consultants able to work remotely. They are trained to excel in engineering companies (structural drawing and roadwork), construction companies (construction and details drawing) or companies that develop scale models for future projects as well. They will also help to create and develop technical documentation for these projects and will also be able to review said documents on a larger scale both within the public or private sector.

Technical Title: Architectural and Structural Drafting Technician

Heritage Conservation The Heritage Conservation Technician is trained to work in specific areas of restoration, conservation and rehabilitation of real estate and furniture, institutions in both public and private sectors, as well as independently as subcontractor. Their role within a restoration requires this professional to be able to diagnose, propose a schedule, control and execute specific restoration items, interacting directly with the project manager, the restoration architect, as well as specialists workers who may be under their supervision.

Technical Title: Heritage Conservation Technician.

Construction Technician Graduates with this Technical Degree are generally contracted by construction companies, either for building or civil works, by public and private institutions, companies that supply goods and services, materials and construction equipment; and are also able to work as an independent contractor. This professional is trained to work on construction projects to manage, program and control specific areas, interacting directly with the professionals responsible for the work, fulfilling midlevel functions under the supervision of the project manager.

Technical Title: Construction Technician.

Electrical Projects and Installations Technician Graduates with this technical degree are generally contracted by both public and private companies, as well as working as independent consultants in this field, being able to create their own company focused on this area. The technician will be trained to join construction companies, real estate projects, contractors in the low, medium and high voltage electrical specifications, maintenance services, fabrication and assembly of electrical equipment, industrial and mining assembly among others; as a draftsman and electrical designer, supervisor of works, electrical works inspector, electrical electric power measuring, and be responsible for maintenance, among other responsibilities.

Technical Title: Electrical Projects and Installations Technician

Risk Prevention Technician Graduates with this degree will work with companies both in the private and public sector, including: agriculture, forestry, fisheries, forestry, mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, health, trade, transport, storage and communications. In addition, according to the Chilean law No. 16744, which sets standards on occupational accidents and diseases, they can work as a technical expert in risk prevention, technical assistant in occupational prevention, safety and health; supervisor in occupational safety and health; consultant in occupational safety and health, and/or working independently as a professional in this field.

Technical Title: Risk Prevention Technician

Surveying Technician Surveying Technicians are trained to work in different multidisciplinary teams, working in construction, agriculture, mining, health, both public and private, where accurate and qualified topographical information is required to prepare and develop projects. In addition, graduates with this degree may also work independently as consultants in this field.

Technical Title: Surveying Technician.

School of Design GENERAL INFORMATION Design can be found everywhere: in the products we use, the containers that protect food, in the spaces we inhabit, in the languages of communication with which we interact, and even in the services that we use on a daily basis. Today, design is transversely part of everything, and there are many industries and economic sectors that generate value through working with design professionals.

The School of Design trains design specialists, who through strong international links and a vision of social innovation can achieve their full development.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Interior Design Interior Designers train to work either independently or with associate companies or design firms dedicated to develop projects related to environments, interior design and equipment. This degree also trains in the specialist development in which these professionals can become entrepreneurs such as in SME sector.

As a professional, Interior Designers are able to integrate into multidisciplinary teams, aimed at responding to the present and future needs and requirements of the sector, covering projects of event settings and ephemeral productions, showcase design, visual merchandising, accessibility and workspaces, design for tourism and culture, lighting and scenery. Interior Designers manage specific skills that enable them to serve as designer - specifier and expert on digital representation of spaces and photo-realistic visualization.

Professional Title: Interior Designer Technical Title: Interior Design Technician

Fashion Design Fashion Designers are able to work in the organization and supervision of the production, in the development of standards and technical documentation as fashion modellers and/or production technician for companies within the garment industry.

They can incorporate into the areas of design, communication and management of products and/or competitive services in factories, workshops, department stores, as well as areas of theater, film and television costumes, producer companies and other companies alike. They can also serve as an illustrator and/or fashion producer in both print and digital publications. Finally they can work as entrepreneurs or independent businesses in the SME sector in potential development niches.

Professional Title: Fashion Designer.

Technical Title: Industrial Clothing Production Technician

Graphic Design Graphic Designers are trained professionals that can work freelance, as part of consulting and development services for visual communication projects, participating in multidisciplinary teams of diverse public and private companies in the communications sector and related industries, and/or directly contributing to the development of graphic communication solutions.

In turn, they can also form part of internal communication departments of various types of companies, which require an area responsible for developing and formalizing processes associated to the corporate image and identity of those companies.

The main areas in which the Graphic Designer generally work are related to the area of communications such as design agencies, advertising agencies and media, publishing houses, magazines, newspapers, television and audiovisual producer companies.

Together, designers also work within companies related to the production processes which utilize graphic elements in printed or digital formats, printing, services associated with printed and digital graphics.

Furthermore, they can generate their own innovation projects and/or become entrepreneurs in their area, which respond to potential niche markets, developing new development channels and promoting employment.

Professional Title: Graphic Designer.

Technical Title: Graphic Production Technician.

Industrial Design Industrial Designers train to work freelance, within office design consulting firms, in product development and designing services for different economic and productive sectors. They can also work in public and private companies as part of multidisciplinary teams linked to departments like Research, Development and Innovation (R + D + I), Production, Marketing and the Commercial sector.

Professional Title: Industrial Designer.

Technical Title: Industrial Design Technician

TECHNICAL DEGREES

Illustration Illustrators are linked to the area of design, communication, advertising and marketing, working directly with design firms, advertising agencies, publishing houses and audiovisual producers. They establish partnerships with professionals from other disciplines, or working independently for their clients.

Technical Title: Illustrator.

Web Production The Web Producer can work freelance where he can market development and production services, as part of companies, offices or departments dedicated to design or web development projects either in public or private institutions oriented to service or training. This professional is able to integrate into multidisciplinary teams in graphic design agencies, web development companies, communication and dissemination departments, as well as advertising agencies, helping in the translation and coding of projects requirements in different environments and publishing platforms.

Technical Title: Website Producer.

Graphic Design Technician The Graphic Design Technician is able to perform both in the supervision and execution of production processes of printed graphics projects. These projects can be developed for print shops, design studios or offices, advertising agencies, packaging firms, large format graphics offices and companies related to graphic printing production services.

Technical Title: Graphic Producer.

Industrial Clothing Production Technician The Industrial Clothing Production Technician is trained to organize and supervise the production; he can work in the development of patterns and prototypes; also, in the technical documentation in English and Spanish for export and import of products; as fashion modeller and/or technician at factories production, workshops and department stores, among others.

Technical Title: Industrial Clothing Production Technician.

School of Engineering SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING To meet the great challenges of the XXI century the training of human capital specialized in critical subjects for the development of our society, such as energy, transportation and mining, is required. Those trained in these areas must have the knowledge, skills and attitudes (work skills) in order to make projects become real and reach the development of the countries, while also incorporating technological and interpersonal skills.

The School of Engineering provides Duoc UC students with technical training and Engineering degrees in the areas of maintenance, machinery and mining, Electricity and Automation, and also Mechanical Automotive and Autotronics technologies.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Electricity and Industrial Automation Engineering Graduates in Electricity and Industrial Automation Engineering work within the mining, forestry energy, food and transportation companies, and also areas that require the use of electrical and/or automation equipment for their operations.

They are also able to provide professional services to these industries in engineering, maintenance and equipment suppliers companies.

Electrical Engineers can work as well as drafters, editors, programmers, maintainers, supervisors, planners and/or administrators.

Professional Title: Electricity and Industrial Automation Engineer.

Technical Title: Electricity and Industrial Automation Technician.

Machinery and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Engineering The professional field for Machinery and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Engineers correspond to the various jobs in the areas of corrective and preventive, administrative, commercial and management maintenance of many types of businesses such as freight and passenger transportation, mining, forestry, agriculture, construction and labor, among others.

Professional Title: Machinery and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Engineer Technical Title: Machinery and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Technician

Automotive and Autotronics Engineering The field of Automotive and Autotronics Engineers corresponds to production, administrative, commercial and management jobs for the various types of businesses in the automotive industry, such as service centers, technical inspection plants, multi-brand services, official services, technical departments, and insurance companies that deal with cars, motorcycles and trucks.

Professional Title: Automotive and Autotronics Engineer Technical Title: Mechanical Automotive and Autotronics Technician

TECHNICAL DEGREES

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technician Graduates with a Technical Degree in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency will perform effectively in companies engaged in the generation and maintenance of renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, companies associated with low voltage electric service, transportation and distribution, companies related to low voltage electric automation and assembly, as well as those companies that provide consultancy services and energy efficiency controls.

Technical Title: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technician

Electricity and Industrial Automation Technician Graduates with a degree in Electricity and Industrial Automation will be needed in the mining, energy, forestry, food and transportation as well as sectors that require the use of electrical and/or automation in their operations.

They will also be able to provide professional services to those industries with engineering, maintenance and equipment suppliers companies.

They may also enter into the industry as a drafter, editor, programmer, maintainer and supervisor.

Technical Title: Electricity and Industrial Automation Technician

Electromechanics Maintenance Major in Industry Technician This professional field for these technicians consists of a wide range of companies from different industrial sectors, most notably the forestry industry, transport, food, energy and mining. They can also serve on the various service providers companies in different industrial areas where electromechanical maintenance is needed. The Electromechanical Maintenance Major in Industry Technician is able to work in areas of system and electromechanical components maintenance of many production and operational processes of the country.

Technical Title: Electromechanics Maintenance Major in Industry Technician

Machinery and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Technician Machinery and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Technicians are able to work in corrective and predictive, administrative, and commercial maintenance, in industries such as freight and passenger transport, mining, forestry, agriculture, construction and labor, among others.

Technical Title: Machinery and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Technician

Automotive and Autotronics Technician Automotive and Autotronics Technicians will have job opportunities within various types of businesses present in the automotive industry, such as service centers, brake services, technical inspection plants, multi-brand services, official services, technical departments that deal mostly with cars, motorcycles and trucks.

Technical Title: Automotive and Autotronics Technician.

Electromechanics Maintenance Major in Mining Technician Opportunities for an Electromechanical Maintenance Major in Mining Technician consist of a wide range of companies from different industrial sectors, predominantly in the mining industry. In this area, they are ready to serve at all stages of the production process in underground and open pit mining, in different contexts of production and operations associated with electromechanical maintenance. Moreover, they can also work with the various service providers companies where the electromechanical maintenance is needed. The Electromechanical Maintenance Major in Mining Technician is able to work in system maintenance areas and electromechanical components of many production and operational processes of the country.

Technical Title: Electromechanics Maintenance Major in Mining Technician

Predictive Maintenance Major in Mining Technician The labor field for the exercise of this profession consists of a wide range of companies from different industrial sectors, predominantly in the mining industry. In it, a Predictive Maintenance Major in Mining Technician is ready to serve at all stages of the production process in underground and open pit mining, in different contexts of production and operation, monitoring the condition of assets and strategic mobile and stationary equipment. He/she may also serve on the various service providers companies for the industry where maintenance processes are required. The Predictive Maintenance Major in Mining Technician is able to work in areas of maintenance and mining industry reliability, working with the predictive maintenance in assets management.

Technical Title: Predictive Maintenance Major in Mining Technician.

School of Information Technology and Telecommunications GENERAL INFORMATION In the last decades the world has undergone a profound transformation. The technological development, especially in ICT, has not only changed our daily lives, but has created a new world that could not have been imagined before.

In an open and globalized environment that promotes innovation and technology interchanges, the School of Informatics and Telecommunications at Duoc UC seeks to train people who will be the leaders of tomorrow's world, capable of transforming our reality into a world that enriches the lives of people and society in general.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Connectivity and Network Engineering The professional field for these engineers consists of companies of any industry, both public and private, productive or services, which have a data and/or voice network of medium or large size.

Graduates from Connectivity and Network Engineering will work on the technology, infrastructure and communications of the company, and will be responsible for maintaining the operational continuity of the services provided on the network, supporting and managing communication devices and phones, keeping the security levels required by the business on a wired or wireless network.

Moreover, they can also serve as a field engineer in companies related to network projects by planning, designing and implementing communications solutions.

Professional Title: Connectivity and Network Engineer Technical Title: Computer Network Administrator.

Information Technology Management Engineering The professional field for these engineers consists of companies of any industry, both public and private, productive or services, which have a computer department where they can work as software developer, process analyst, project manager, IT services manager and IT auditor.

Also, these Engineers are able to consult and implement IT projects companies as software developers, process analysts, project managers and as sales engineers.

Professional Title: Information Technology Management Engineer Technical Title: Computer Program Analyst.

Computer Engineering Computer Engineers work in the following areas: - Providing support services and computer systems management.

- Reviewing and analyzing the requirements of different business units displaying any technological need.

- Developing, adapting and/or integrating computer systems for organizations.

- Integrating information technologies.

- Providing innovative technological solutions that help increasing the productivity of organizations.

Professional Title: Computer Engineer.

Technical Title: Computer Program Analyst.

Infrastructure and Technological Platforms Engineering The professional field for these engineers consists of companies of any industry, public and private, medium and large size, which have data centers with computing platforms that require operation, management and administration.

These professionals can also serve in specialized companies in the area of IT services that provide data center services to other companies, where they will be responsible for managing platforms, in order to maintain an operational continuity of services provided.

Also, they can work as Field Engineer in companies developing infrastructure projects, by designing and implementing corporate solutions.

Professional Title: Infrastructure and Technological Platforms Engineer Technical Title: Infrastructure and Technological Platforms Administrator TECHNICAL DEGREES

Computer Network Administration The professional field for these administrators consists of companies of any industry, both public and private, productive or services, which have a data and/or voice network of medium or large size.

These professionals work in the company’s areas of technology, infrastructure and communications and will be responsible for maintaining the operational continuity of the services provided on the network; supporting and managing communication devices and telephone systems; and maintaining the safety levels required by the business on the wired or wireless network.

Technical Title: Computer Network Administrator

Computer Program Analyst Computer Program Analysts will work with companies that have support and administration services of computer systems and also to develop and adapt computer systems for the organization.

Technical Title: Computer Program Analyst.

Telecommunication Technician Telecommunication Technicians work within companies in the area of telecommunications to provide installation and maintenance of basic telephone, Internet and television systems to residential customers. They also work in companies and industries providing support services to access networks and transmissions.

Technical Title: Telecommunications Technician.

Infrastructure and Technological Platforms Administration These technicians work in companies in any industry, both public and private, medium and large size, which have data centers with computing platforms that require technical support, operation and administration.

They can also serve in specialized companies in the area of IT services providing data center services to other companies, where they will be responsible for operating and exploiting the platforms, as well as solving basic level problems informed by customers, in order to maintain an operational continuity of the services provided.

Technical Title: Infrastructure and Technological Platforms Administrator

School of Natural Resources GENERAL INFORMATION The School of Natural Resources offers various courses aimed at achieving a balance between human needs and the use of natural resources.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Agricultural Engineering These professionals are trained to act as land administrators working in land management and agricultural companies; as land manager, land supervisor, head of orchards and irrigation manager for farms and agricultural enterprises that focus on the production of fruit, vegetables, herbs and vines. This degree will also enable graduates to work in agroindustry as head of packaging or processing. Furthermore, they can also work independently.

Professional Title: Agricultural Engineer.

Technical Title: Agricultural Technician.

Environmental Engineering This professional is trained to work as a manager or assistant manager of the environmental unit of a company, environmental advisor or assistant for consulting firms in the environmental field, environmental inspector or auditor in the public area that monitors environmental education in public and private companies. Furthermore, they can also work independently.

Professional Title: Environmental Engineer.

Technical Title: Environmental Control Analyst.

TECHNICAL DEGREES

Agricultural Technician Graduates with this technical degree are qualified to serve as land supervisors, head of orchards and irrigation systems, work in farms and agricultural enterprises for the production of fruit, vegetables and herbs. They can also work independently.

Technical Title: Agricultural Technician.

Veterinary Technician These professionals are trained to work in companies in the clinical area of pets and larger animals, to assist veterinarians in clinical, surgical and laboratory procedures, to prevent and control diseases in domestic animals. They can also administrate small and medium size livestock production, supervising the feeding and breeding process of various traditional livestock species such as beef and milk cattle, goats and sheep, pigs, poultry and horses, considering the whole progression of the primary chain. They can also find opportunities in quality assurance of animal products, inspecting industrialized raw materials of animal origin. Veterinary Technicians are also trained to work independently in pet services such as grooming, dog training and sales for pet shops, among others.

Technical Title: Veterinary Technician.

Agro-Alimentary Quality and Safety Technician Agro-Alimentary Quality and Safety Technicians are trained to work in companies and organizations related to the agro-alimentary industry in general, both in the public and private sector. In the private sector, they can serve in agro-alimentary companies, especially those focused in exports (fresh, dehydrated, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables; seeds; bovine, pork, sheep, goat, poultry meat and fish; dairy products; wine industry; processed and semi-finished products). Also, they can work in supervising companies for the accreditation of hygiene and safety norms and standards for agrifood products.

Technical Title: Agro-Alimentary Quality and Safety Technician

Geomatics Technician A Geomatics Technician is qualified to work in all areas related to natural resources, both in the private and public sector. In the private sector they can work in mining, agricultural, forestry, aquiculture, civil works, energy and transport companies (among others), where they can explore and control natural resources. Likewise, they can work in consulting companies, investigation laboratories and NGOs, participating in different projects and environmental consulting firms. In the public sector they can serve in the city hall, intendances, regional and national offices, where they can collaborate in different activities related to the study and control of natural resources: geographical and territorial information systems, regulatory plans, soil and water studies, among others.

Technical Title: Geomatics Technician

Drilling Control and Geology Technician These technicians are trained to serve in companies and organizations related to geology, mining and energy. In the private sector, they can work in mining companies in the different areas of production, in supply services companies for the mining industry (contractors) and geology companies where they can perform field work. Drilling Control and Geology Technicians can also work in consulting companies and laboratories related to energy, mining and geological investigation and study, as well as with environmental consulting companies.

Technical Title: Drilling Control and Geology Technician

School of Health GENERAL INFORMATION The School of Health at Duoc UC offers careers with a human, modern, dynamic, innovative and decisive vision of health problems, with a strong ethical basis and using the most modern clinical simulation centers of the country. The school also delivers the tools that allow students to become the best specialist in the area.

PROFESSIONAL CAREERS

Biomedical Informatics A Technician in Biomedical Informatics is a trained professional that can work in health institutions in the public and private sector. These professionals will design information systems linked to the decision making applying national and international health standards for coding, imaging, supply, and system development, among others.

These professionals can also advise on the development of health information applications and computing architecture. Likewise, they can serve in consulting and project implementation organizations related to health issues as process analyst, project manager, planning and implementing of health systems.

Professional Title: Degree in Biomedical Informatics TECHNICAL DEGREES

Physiotherapy Technician Specialists in the area of physical therapy are related to the field of health and physical activity. They are trained to work in institutions that promote and develop the welfare of a person’s physical condition at the different stages of human development, and in prevention and rehabilitation of physical activity and health.

Technical Title: Physiotherapy Technician

Physical Training Technician This professional will work across public and private institutions that promote the development of health and welfare of a people’s physical conditions and sports in its various forms. They can serve in institutions such as: Educational institutions, sport clubs, sports associations and federations, municipal and community organizations, gyms, rehabilitation centers, elderly institutions, specialized medical centers, spas and productive and services enterprises.

Technical Title: Physical Training Technician.

Nurse Technician This professional can work in the public health system (primary, secondary and tertiary) in public clinics and hospitals; they can also find jobs in the private health system in private clinics, medical centers, rehabilitation centers, sampling collection units, nursing homes, community centers, foundations, schools, workers hospitals and hospitals for armed forces and policemen. They are dedicated to working in prevention, promotion, maintenance and restoration of health in the different levels of care under supervision of a professional in the field. They can also be employed in technical and administrative activities related to health as well as working independently.

Technical Title: Nurse Technician.

Medical Laboratory and Blood Bank Technician This professional can work in the public health system (primary, secondary and tertiary) in public clinics and hospitals; they can also find jobs in the private health system in private clinics, medical centers, clinical laboratories, research and cytodiagnostics laboratories, units of sampling collection, workers hospitals and hospitals for armed forces and policemen.

They can assists in the execution of techniques including clinical chemistry, hematology, bacteriology, histology and parasitology, as well as in blood bank procedures under the supervision of a professional in the field. They can also perform specific administrative technical activities.

Technical Title: Medical Laboratory and Blood Bank Technician

Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy Technician This professional will work in both public health systems (primary and secondary care), and private: clinical, medical centers, radiological sections, in workers hospitals and hospitals for armed forces and policemen. They can assists in the execution of tests, procedures and treatments in the area of imaging, under the supervision of a professional in the field, and perform specific administrative technical duties.

Technical Title: Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy Technician.

Dental Technician Dental Technicians serve as assistants to Dental Surgeons in the public and private areas.

They can develop their careers in primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care, both urban and rural in the public health sector, as well as individual in dental clinics, dental medical centers and dental specialties centers in the private sector.

Technical Title: Dental Technician.

Chemistry and Pharmacy Technician This professional works within the pharmaceutical sector in the public health system (primary and secondary care) public clinics and hospitals; in the private health system they can work in private clinics, workers hospitals and hospitals for armed forces and policemen, in medical centers, pharmaceutical laboratories and vade mecum. They can also work as a clerk in private pharmacies chains and as supervisors in the production of pharmaceutical and natural products industry.

Technical Title: Chemistry and Pharmacy Technician.

Nutrition and Dietetics Technician This professional works as an assistant to a nutritionist in the clinical area (offices, hospitals, clinics, workers hospitals and hospital for the armed forces and policemen, and medical centers), as well as in the collective area (educational institutions, restaurants, hotels and food services).

Technical Title: Nutrition and Dietetics Technician.

School of Tourism GENERAL INFORMATION Today tourism in Chile and the world has experienced a strong growth, generating different types of activities ranging from outdoor and eco-tourism, working aboard a cruise, in the culinary and gastronomical sectors, or within airports and hotels, among others.

Duoc UC students will develop language skills in English and Portuguese, work with technological tools related to tourism, and experience the satisfaction of a “job well done� by seeing the smile of satisfied customers.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Ecotourism These professionals can work as tour guides, operational agent, travel consultant, destinations planner and manager, project evaluator and manager for tourism companies such as: tour operators, wholesalers, travel agencies, public administration, tourism information and/or promotion offices, consulting services, regional offices, event centers, conferences, and also in public organizations like Conaf or Sernatur.

Project Managers in Ecotourism can also work independently in their own projects.

Professional Title: Project Manager in Ecotourism.

Technical Title: Adventure Tourism Technician.

International Gastronomy Graduates from this degree are trained to plan and elaborate gastronomical productions, managing the different stages of the process, providing services according to business needs and demand of food-providing establishments, such as hotels, casinos, restaurants, event centers, bakeries, tea rooms, cruises, among others.

Professional Title: International Chef Technical Title: Gastronomy Technician

Tourism and Hospitality This degree has two programs that share the same curriculum but one is taught in Spanish and the other one is completely taught in English. Graduates from Tourism and Hospitality have the skills to work in the areas of management and administration, both locally and internationally, in various tourism businesses: hotels, bed & breakfasts, hostels, restaurants, cruises, convention centers, catering & events, tour operators, wholesalers and agencies, public administration and municipalities, tourist information, consulting, air transportation enterprises and car rentals. They are also capable of undertaking their own businesses and innovation projects for the industry.

Professional Title: Tourism and Hospitality Manager.

Technical Title: Tourism and Hospitality Technician.

TECHNICAL DEGREES

Hospitality Management This degree allows graduates to perform at Hotels and lodging companies, hostels, hospitals, restaurants, cruises, convention centers, events and catering.

Technical Title: Hospitality Management Technician

Gastronomy This degree will allow graduates will be able to plan, develop and oversee culinary production, managing the different stages of the process, providing services according to business needs and demand of food-providing establishments, such as hotels, cafeterias, restaurants, event centers, bakeries, tea rooms, cruises, among others, under the supervision of a Chef.

Technical Title: Gastronomy Technician.

Technical Tourism Major in Tourism Business This degree will allow graduates to serve as tour guides, operating agents, counselors in the management of tourism enterprises as tour operators, wholesalers, travel agencies, public administration, tourism information and/or promotion offices, consulting, event centers, conferences and air transportation companies.

Technical Title: Tourism Business Technician

Adventure Tourism These professionals are trained to serve as a tour guide, monitors and (technical) operating agents of tourism enterprises such as: tour operator, retailer, wholesaler, hotels, schools, universities, TTC, TTO, information offices, public entities, events and conferences, seminars, body wellness centers, outdoor accommodation, outdoor tour and activities operator, human resources departments, natural parks, protected areas and public and private institutions linked to the development and welfare of people.

Technical Title: Adventure Tourism Technician

Technical Tourism Major in Air Transport Services This degree will allow graduates to work in air, sea or land transportation companies, freight companies and airports as well as tour operators and in tourism businesses.

Technical Title: Air Transport Services Technician.

Student Services Student Affairs The Student Affairs Department is part of Duoc UC’s community. With the support of this department you can develop your skills, enhance your talents, resolve your concerns and benefit from the various services and activities that our institution has to offer.

Leadership workshops, support and guidance, cultural and recreational activities, and student participation, are just some of the activities you can enjoy once you become part of our community.

We have formed the best team to guide and accompany your visit to our institution, transforming all the above mentioned into an experience that you will certainly never forget after visiting Duoc UC.

Sports Interested in any particular sport?

Did you always want to practice and never made time for it?

Join one of the multiple sports we offer on our different campuses. Become part of Duoc UC sport teams and represent our institution in the different Higher Education Championships.

Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Foosball, Martial Arts, Fitness and Chess are just some of the workshops available.

Pastoral Department Make your experience in Duoc UC a memorable landmark on your life. Come and join along with other thousands of young people that put their skills, knowledge and energy to help those most in need, growing in faith, and living Jesus' call to find happiness in giving to others.

• Solidarity Missions.

• Sacraments.

• Volunteering.

• Communities of life.

Employment Department Duoc UC’s Employment Department provides guidance and training to students who are looking to embark on their career, through promoting various activities that facilitate access to industry demands and preparing them also to face the job market more confidently.

Activities and tools available that you can access: • Labor Internships Fair, full and part time jobs • Labor Exchanges • Massive recruitment for important companies • Application for Duoc UC service assistantships • Customized job search consultancy • Lectures and employment workshops

Alumni Our Alumni community is a network of collaborative and supportive graduates, who help in generating links between alumni, industries and the development of actions aimed at contributing to personal and professional development of future Duoc UC Graduates.

Among the main activities led by alumni is: • Sports Events • Seminars and/or training courses for graduates • Activities related to entrepreneurship • Job Fairs and Opportunities (Duoc UC Job pool: https://www.reqlut.com/duoc/) • Activities focused on Duoc UC’s Alumni interests • Specific Alumni Associations

International Affairs Through its links with programs abroad, Duoc UC offers a competitive edge in the job market through its development of valuable intercultural skills.

By 2015, the International Affairs Office at Duoc UC plans to organize a wide range of tailor-made courses abroad, highlighting destinations like USA, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and new horizons beyond as well.

All information on international programs and Duoc UC abroad, can be found at www.duoc.cl/rrii/ or by writing to the following email address: internacional@duoc.cl

International Affairs Office e-mail: internacional@duoc.cl Call: +56 2 2354 0174 www.duoc.cl