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Associate's Degree in Business Administration with major in Entrepreneurship

The Associate’s Degree in Business Administration with Major in Entrepreneurship trains students in the skills essential to planning, establishing, and managing a business operation. Students in this program will develop a business plan from the formulation of an idea to its execution, evaluation, and optimization. The program aims to prepare professionals with the managerial, ethical, and legal knowledge necessary to develop and manage socially responsible businesses.

Outstanding Courses

  • Introduction to Business
  • Fundamentals of Accounting and Financial Management for the Entrepreneur
  • Business Planning
  • Legal, Tax and Social Responsibility in Business
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Administrator
  • Assistant Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Entrepreneur
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Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

The Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice trains students in legal, social, and investigative processes, safeguarding the rights of victims, witnesses, suspects, and the accused. Furthermore, students will develop the skills to apply procedures and different methods in investigative, procedural, criminal, ethical, and legal areas, as well as other fields related to human behavior.

Outstanding Courses

  • Human and Civil Rights
  • Fundamentals of Penal Laws
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Special Penal Laws
  • Evidence
  • Interview and Interrogation
  • Rules of Criminal Procedure
  • Court Testimony
  • Sign Language
  • Criminal Investigation

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • State Police Officers
  • Municipal Police Officers
  • Sheriff
  • Process server
  • Private process server
  • Legal Interceptor
  • Correctional Officer
  • Legal Assistant
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Associate's Degree in Leadership in Public Security

The Associate Degree Program in Leadership in Public Safety will train the student in decision-making and integration of the various areas that make up public security and the criminal justice system. Also, the student will examine the components and processes carried out in public security agencies, as well as the policies that regulate them.

Outstanding Courses

  • Awareness and Outreach in Self Defense
  • Human and Civil Rights
  • Evidence
  • Foundations of Criminal Law
  • Introduction to Organization and Administration in Justice
  • Criminal and Public Safety
  • Special Criminal Laws
  • Leadership, Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Emergency Management (Basic)
  • Rules of Criminal Procedure

Possible Employment Opportunities

Officials in different institutions such as the system of 911 emergencies, management of emergencies and management disasters, law and order agents, among others.

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge in their professional performance as public officials and first responders.
  • Propose solutions to facts and simulated or real situations, taking into account the nature of the situation through the application of critical and creative thinking, mathematical reasoning and the analysis of statistical data.
  • Communicate ideas, orally and in writing, assertively and effectively while serving as public officials and first responders.
  • Identify the technological means for the search and processing of reliable information in a critical, ethical, legal and systematic way in their professional performance.
  • Demonstrate individual or collaborative work skills, with a high sense of responsibility, compliance with the law and ethical judgment, in an empathetic, inclusive and prejudice-free manner in the exercise of their duties as first responders.
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Associate's Degree in Medical Billing and Coding

The Associate's Degree in Medical Billing & Coding Program provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply billing and coding procedures to health insurance companies.

Outstanding Courses

  • Medical Billing Coding
  • Medical Billing Systems
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Services Administration
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Medical Auditing

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Billing Coordinator
  • Accounts Payable Officer
  • Billing Officer
  • Private practice in medical offices and independently
  • Practice in health scenarios in the public and private sectors

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate in Spanish and English, both in oral and written forms, while developing creativity and sensitivity toward assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze the economic, sociological, ethical, and political issues of the modern world in order to contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
  • Effectively identify medical procedures according to their specialty in order to process billing and coding for services rendered.
  • Ethically interpret the necessary reports to ensure accurate billing and collection claims for services rendered.
  • Efficiently use technology for the analysis and decision-making process as a medical biller.
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Associate's Degree in Nursing

The Associate’s Degree in Nursing trains students in the application of knowledge, skills and abilities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health team, participating in the planning and provision of care centered on the client, family, and community. Furthermore, students will integrate safety principles when performing their clinical practice based on evidence and intervention in the field of nursing in a variety of settings. Graduates of this program will demonstrate competence in methods of the natural sciences and human behavior, under the direct supervision of a nursing professional in the general, specialist, or advanced practice categories.

Outstanding Courses

  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Nursing Interventions with Adult and Elder
  • Nursing Intervention in Mother and Newborn
  • Nursing Interventions with the Child and Adolescent

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Hospitals, private and public sector
  • Medical offices
  • Homecare centers
  • Homes for the elderly
  • Medical insurance plans (auditing)
  • Clinical laboratories

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Safely carry out tasks at hospitals, medical offices, laboratories, and outpatient and advanced-age care facilities within the ethical and legal limits and the scope of practice of the nursing associate degree professional in Puerto Rico.
  • Develop verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic communications with the client, family, community, and multidisciplinary health team to achieve results in the care provided.
  • Use critical thinking and the nursing process to holistically promote, maintain, and re-establish the wellbeing of the client, family, and community.
  • Identify the phases of the nursing process, integrating technological advances, research, and evidence-based practice to carry out nursing care for the client, family, and community.
  • Apply the use of technology for the handling of information related to the client’s, family’s, and community’s care.
  • Promote the use of professional ethical canons, social norms, and laws regulating nursing practice in Puerto Rico.
  • Recognize singularity, cultural diversity, and human responses when selecting holistic nursing interventions.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Accounting

The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with Major in Accounting trains students in the knowledge and skills necessary to perform in entry-level business administration with an emphasis in accounting. Furthermore, students will be prepared with the analysis, research, synthesis, and interpretation skills of the accounting cycle from the approach of costs, tax, and forensic, operational, and systems audit for decision making. In addition, students will learn accounting theory and principles applicable to government and non-profit organizations, as well as an understanding of the technology involved in the configuration of an accounting information system.

Outstanding Courses

  • Computerized Accounting and Laboratory
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Accounting for Government and Not-For-Profit Entities
  • Operational and Systems Auditing
  • Forensic Accounting

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Comptroller
  • Accountant
  • Accounting Assistant
  • Payroll Officer
  • Payment Supervisor
  • Accounts Payable Manager
  • Internal Auditor

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of the complete accounting cycle in individual and corporate businesses, the government, and non-profit entities in order to generate financial information to be used in decision making and problem solving.
  • Logically and critically analyze financial information resulting from procedures related to cost accounting, tax aspects, and company audit processes.
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing in Spanish and English, developing creativity and sensibility for assertive communication.
  • Use technological and informative means that facilitate the company’s accounting management in order to produce trustworthy and useful information for operations and financial resources management.
  • Demonstrate, as an accounting professional, collaborative work skills with a high sense of responsibility, legal compliance, respect for diversity, and good moral and ethical judgment.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Business Intelligence

The Bachelor’s Degree program in Business Administration with major in Business Intelligence, prepares the student with the basic knowledge and skills to gather, extract, analyze and visualize data. Transforming this data into valuable knowledge, will help students to develop and implement integral solutions within the company. This will allow the creation of plans that will help the organizations in reaching their goals and objectives.

Outstanding Courses

  • Introduction to Business Intelligence
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Business Analytics
  • Applications for Business Analysis

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Information Systems Analysts
  • Business Intelligence Managers
  • Business Systems Developers
  • Business Intelligence Engineer

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will develop the following competencies:

  • Communicate effectively in written and oral form, in English as a second language and in Spanish, while developing creativity and sensibility toward assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze the economics, sociological, ethical and political problems in the modern world, thus contributing to society and improving the quality of life.
  • Manage business data ethically and responsibly.
  • Use applications for the extraction, transformation, and visualization of data through dynamic tables and graphs that help organize, analyze, and create reports for people who are interested within and outside the organization.
  • Use MS Excel and other analyzing tools to create data models and turn them into valuable information.
  • Apply web analytics to maximize the value of a business, measure client traffic, and evaluate the behavior of users who visit a website.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Finance

The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Finance provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform an analysis of a company’s financial position, which allows top management to make strategic decisions with the purpose of optimizing financial resources. Additionally, it prepares students in the fields of risk, insurance, personal finances, bank administration and investments.

Outstanding Courses

  • Financial Management
  • Financial Markets
  • Personal Finance
  • Fundamentals of Investments
  • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Money and Banking

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Financial Analyst
  • Finance Officer
  • Account Manager
  • Risk Analyst
  • Financial Consultant
  • Personal Finance Consultant

Program Competencies

Graduates will develop the following competencies:

  • Interpret the basic financial statements of a company to express an informed opinion about its financial information.
  • Examine activities that take place within the financial industry to present options and recommendations that contribute to the strategic plan of the company.
  • Analyze risks companies are exposed to, in order to identify alternatives to manage them.
  • Use verbal and written communication skills effectively and efficiently in a professional setting, adapted to the communication style of a finance department.
  • Examine the economic, cultural, social and political environment of companies, in order to develop plans and financial policies that lead to recommending ethical solutions to financial problems.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Healthcare Management

The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Healthcare Management prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply management principles in administration, assume strategic positions, both operational or personnel in any healthcare organization.

Outstanding Courses

  • Healthcare Policies Planning and Management
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Services Administration
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Information Services in Health Service Organizations
  • Finance in Health Service Organizations

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Healthcare Administrator or Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Healthcare Center Administrator or Director
  • Program Administrator
  • Medical Office Manager
  • Healthcare Center Project Manager
  • Assistant to the Healthcare Center Administrator

Program Competencies

The student graduating will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively, in oral and written form, in English and in Spanish, while employing creativity and sensibility towards an assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze the economic, sociological, ethical, and political problems in the world to help contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
  • Creatively apply knowledge and skills in the performance of his/her duties as professionals in management or staff positions in healthcare centers.
  • Efficiently use technology and other media to search for information for the analysis and decision-making processes in businesses.
  • Explain the nature of healthcare systems, such as healthcare centers and providers, as well as medical record and billing practices, among others.
  • Evaluate legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges the healthcare industry faces to implement solutions effectively and with a sense of duty.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Human Resources

The Bachelor’s Program in Business Administration with major in Human Resources qualifies the student with the required knowledge, skills and abilities to work in the administration and management of the Human Resources in global and local companies. It also prepares the student to perform the planning, organization, leadership and administrative functions in the Human Resources in a strategic way and according to the company objectives.

 

Outstanding Courses

  • Business Conflict Mediation
  • International Labor Law
  • Fundamentals of Business Coaching
  • Managing Organizational Change
  • Recruitment and Selection

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • HR Manager
  • HR Assistant
  • HR Coordinator
  • HR Representative
  • Payroll and Benefits Specialist
  • Recruiter
  • Recruitment Manager
  • Security Compliance and Recruitment Specialist
  • Personnel Coordinator
  • Training Coordinator
  • Compensation and Benefits Administrator
  • HR Consultant

Program Competencies

The graduate student will develop the following skills:

  • Analytical Skills: The ability to manage human resources strategically and solve problems to achieve the goals and objectives of an organization.
  • Change and Organizational Behavior: The ability to develop skills and supervision, evaluation and conflict mediation strategies.
  • Interpersonal Relationships and Diversity: The ability to develop global awareness and its application in human resources to strengthen the company with a multicultural workforce that will produce benefits for the organization and the society.
  • Professional: The ability to assume professional and ethical attitude to responsibly handle the legal aspects related to human resources management.
  • Digital Competency: The ability to integrate technology and computer science in developing plans for recruitment, selection and staff development, aligned with organizational needs.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in International Business

The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in International Business prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform within the international business environment. It will also prepare students to adapt to the global environment, rapidly changing through the knowledge of economic, political, legal, ethical, and international aspects of businesses.

Outstanding Courses

  • International and Multicultural Management
  • Legal Issues in International Business
  • International Marketing
  • International Finance
  • Policies and Business Strategies

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • International Business Manager
  • International Marketing Director
  • Multinational Sales Manager
  • Business Development Director
  • International Trade and Customs Manager or Coordinator
  • Foreign Sales Representative
  • Import and Export Specialist or Agent
  • International Customer Service Specialist Finance

Program Competencies

The student graduating will be able to:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, in oral and written form, in English and in Spanish, while employing creativity and sensibility towards an assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze economic, sociological, ethical, and political problems in the world to contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
  • Efficiently use technology and other media in the search of information for analysis and decision-making processes in businesses.
  • Examine the economic, socio-cultural, and legal-political environments surrounding international businesses.
  • Apply his/her knowledge and skills in organizations, while identifying
  • opportunities and threats and developing strategies within the area of international business management.
  • Perform efficiently with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to implement solutions with a sense of duty and ethical reasoning.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Management

The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Management prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills to assume leadership positions within private, public, and non-profit sectors. The students will also carry out leadership, teamwork, and communication functions within a company. Furthermore, students will apply mathematics and research techniques in the analysis of contemporary practices in businesses.

Outstanding Courses

  • Communication for Managers
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Theory and Design
  • Comparative Management
  • Policies and Business Strategies
  • Organizational Leadership

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • General Manager
  • Administrative Services Manager
  • Account Executive
  • Director of Operations
  • Facilities Manager
  • Store Manager
  • Administrative Manager
  • Business Administrator

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively, in oral and written form, in English and in Spanish, while employing creativity and sensibility towards an assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze the economic, sociological, ethical, and political problems in the world to contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
  • Efficiently use technology and other means to search for information for the process of analysis and decision-making in businesses.
  •  Apply his/her knowledge and skills to strategically plan, organize, manage, and control operations within the organization.
  • Perform efficiently with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the performance of his/her duties as a manager with a sense of duty and ethical reasoning.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Project Management

The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Project Management provides students with the skills and competencies necessary to strategically plan the scope, time, costs, resources and quality of a project, taking preventive measures to manage risk. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to lead simulated projects in all their phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure. Furthermore, it provides students with tools to develop knowledge in business administration, which will help them to face economic, social and political challenges of the workplace. This program is aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.

Outstanding Courses

  • Cost and Time Management
  • Project Risk Management
  • Technology for Project Management
  • Project Communications and Stakeholder Management
  • Project Management Seminar

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Project Manager
  • Project Manager Assistant
  • Project Management Consultant
  • Manager
  • Project Supervisor
  • Senior Project Manager

Program Competencies

Graduates will develop the following competencies:

  • Apply their knowledge and skills to plan, organize, manage and control projects in private and public industries or companies.
  • Develop skills in project management so they can comply with time, cost and scope
  • constraints.
  • Apply principles of risk and quality management when managing a project.
  • Use verbal and written communication skills effectively and efficiently in a professional setting, adapted to the communication style of a project manager.
  • Examine the economic, cultural, social and political environment of a company, in order to develop projects that comply with the strategic objectives of the organization.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Social Media Marketing

The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major in Social Media Marketing prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop social media marketing strategies using digital media, online communities, content creation, and network analytics. It promotes the development of strategies to position a brand on social media, promote ideas, products, or services, and build the image of companies, organizations, or individuals. By developing these skills, students will be prepared to take on strategic positions related to social media marketing at different organizational levels.

Outstanding Courses

  • Introduction to Social Media
  • Social Media Marketing Strategies
  • Public Relations in Social Media
  • Web and Social Media Analytics
  • Social Media Marketing Campaign
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Content Marketing
  • Marketing Research

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Manager / Assistant Manager
  • Manager / Sales and Marketing Officer
  • Manager / Advertising and Promotion Officer
  • Manager / Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
  • Social Media Specialist

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Analyze and interpret information gathered through marketing research and analytical reports to understand the behavior of digital consumers and thus develop effective social media marketing campaigns.
  • Design strategic marketing plans aligned with a company’s organizational mission, objectives, and goals with the purpose of developing a positive image and an effective brand positioning.
  • Apply professional skills in a critical and creative manner in order to develop content creation strategies that contribute to the achievement of the company’s digital marketing plan objectives.
  • Use effective communication skills that are appropriate in the professional context of marketing, and adapted to the communication style of different channels on social media.
  • Evaluate the legal framework applicable to digital media and integrate ethical principles in social media marketing activities.
  • Examine the economic, cultural, social, and political environment of companies in order to develop social media marketing programs that add value to organizations.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice trains students in the legal, social, and investigative processes of the criminal justice system, safeguarding the rights of victims, witnesses, suspects, and the accused, as well as the processes of rehabilitation and treatment. Students will apply different interview, interrogation, and court statement techniques, as well as procedures in the investigative, procedural, criminal, ethical, and legal areas, and in fields related to human behavior. Furthermore, students will develop skills in the drafting of reports and management of different types of evidence to be presented before a court of law, in compliance with the due process of law.

Outstanding Courses

  • Electronic Evidence
  • Emotional Intelligence: Managing Stressful Situations
  • Drug Addiction and Crime
  • Leadership, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety
  • Penology and Correctional System
  • Information Systems Management in Criminal Justice System
  • White Collar Crimes and Fraud Detection

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • State Police Officers
  • Municipal Police Officers
  • Sheriff
  • Treasury Department Investigators
  • Process server
  • Private process server
  • Conflict Mediator
  • Legal Interceptors
  • Correctional Officer
  • Legal Assistant

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge about the different procedures in the criminal justice field, safeguarding the due process of law.
  • Effectively communicate events and data related to their professional field in written, verbal, and non-verbal manners.
  • Propose solutions for simulated or real events and situations, taking into consideration the nature of the crime through the application of critical and creative thinking, mathematical reasoning, and statistical data analysis.
  • Identify technological means for the research and processing of trustworthy information in a critical, ethical, legal, and systematic manner in their professional performance.
  • Value human experiences and diversity, free of prejudice, with empathy and inclusion when exerting their profession.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with major in Forensic Investigation

The Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice trains students in the legal, social, and investigative processes of the criminal justice system, safeguarding the rights of victims, witnesses, suspects, and the accused, as well as the processes of rehabilitation and treatment. Students will apply different interview, interrogation, and court statement techniques, as well as procedures in the investigative, procedural, criminal, ethical, and legal areas, and in fields related to human behavior. Furthermore, students will develop skills in the drafting of reports and management of different types of evidence to be presented before a court of law, in compliance with the due process of law.

Outstanding Courses

  • Electronic Evidence
  • Emotional Intelligence: Managing Stressful Situations
  • Drug Addiction and Crime
  • Leadership, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety
  • Penology and Correctional System
  • Information Systems Management in Criminal Justice System
  • White Collar Crimes and Fraud Detection

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • State Police Officers
  • Municipal Police Officers
  • Sheriff
  • Treasury Department Investigators
  • Process server
  • Private process server
  • Conflict Mediator
  • Legal Interceptors
  • Correctional Officer
  • Legal Assistant

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge about the different procedures in the criminal justice field, safeguarding the due process of law.
  • Effectively communicate events and data related to their professional field in written, verbal, and non-verbal manners.
  • Propose solutions for simulated or real events and situations, taking into consideration the nature of the crime through the application of critical and creative thinking, mathematical reasoning, and statistical data analysis.
  • Identify technological means for the research and processing of trustworthy information in a critical, ethical, legal, and systematic manner in their professional performance.
  • Value human experiences and diversity, free of prejudice, with empathy and inclusion when exerting their profession.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with major in Homeland Security

The Bachelor’s program in Criminal Justice with Major in Homeland Security prepares the student with the necessary theoretical knowledge, leadership skills, legal knowledge, investigative and communication skills, and innovative technological advances needed for the protection of U.S. security, as well as in unincorporated territories.

Outstanding Courses

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Introduction to Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security Agencies
  • Terrorism
  • Aviation Security
  • Cyber Security

Possible Employment Opportunities

Agents and investigators at a federal level in the various agencies that comprise the Department of Homeland Security: Customs and Border Protection Agency, Secret Service, Customs and Immigration Enforcement, Transport Security Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Coast Guard and Immigration Services.

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge about the different procedures and techniques in the criminal justice field, safeguarding the due process of law.
  • Effectively communicate facts and data related to their professional field in written, verbal, nonverbal form.
  • Solve simulated or real events and situations, considering the nature of the crime through the application of critical and creative thinking, mathematical reasoning, and statistical data analysis.
  • Integrate technological means for research and processing reliable information in a critical, ethical, legal, and systematic manner in their professional performance.
  • Value human experiences and diversity, free of prejudice, with empathy and inclusion when practicing their profession.
  • Analyze homeland security policy in regards to planning and operations aimed at protecting the United States and its territories from external threats, the operational components and infrastructure dedicated to providing intelligence services, customs and border protection, security and technological communications, and planning and operations in threat scenarios and natural or man-made disasters preserving the integrity of the economic system and protecting citizens.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

The Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology will prepare the student with the basic knowledge and skills to review and analyze the information needs of businesses, identifying problems and causes of the aforementioned within the operations of the company. Furthermore, the student will be able to apply the necessary techniques to solve common problems in the management of technology within companies.

Outstanding Courses

  • Human-Computer Interface and Interactions
  • Information Technology Strategic Planning
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Information Technology Performance Analysis and Design
  • Introduction to Electronic Commerce and Laboratory

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Information Technology Specialist
  • Software Architect
  • Programmer Analyst
  • Technical Consultant
  • Software Engineer
  • Electronic Data Processing Auditor
  • Help Desk Analyst
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Network Technician
  • Network Support Specialist
  • Information Systems Manager
  • IT Director
  • IT Project Manager

Program Competencies

The student graduating will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively, in oral and written form, in English and in Spanish, while employing creativity and sensibility towards an assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze the economic, sociological, ethical, and political problems in the world to contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
  • Creatively apply knowledge and skills in the design, implementation, and development of technological systems to face any computer problems in the company.
  • Critically analyze situations in need of technological development and innovation in the company to offer creative solutions through the design of strategies for the collection, organization, distribution, receipt, and retrieval of information.
  • Develop ethical and socially responsible solutions for the analysis, design, development, and implementation of technology and computer projects.
  • Apply project management principles to design solutions in information technology in business environments.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with major in Information Assurance and Security

The Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with major in Information Assurance and Security prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop and implement the best practices for network security and computer systems.

Outstanding Courses

  • Web Application Security Strategies
  • Information Systems Control and Auditing
  • Information Security Management
  • Computer Forensics
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Networks Security and Auditing

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Information Technology Manager
  • Information Security Specialist
  • Application Security Specialist
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Information Security Manager
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Data Security Administrator
  • Information Systems Manager

Program Competencies

The student graduating will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively, in oral and written form, while employing creativity and sensibility towards assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze economic, sociological, ethical, and political problems in the modern world to contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
  • Creatively apply knowledge and skills in the design, implementation, and development of technological systems that offer solutions to information technology problems in businesses.
  • Apply standard techniques in the design, implementation, and operation of computer security systems and auditing systems for the security of networks.
  • Analyze technological security situations in the company to offer solutions through the design of security, backup, and recovery systems in information.
  • Develop ethical and socially responsible solutions in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of systems for information security to preserve the integrity and confidentiality through technological controls.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with major in Network Administration

The Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with major in Network Administration prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and manage key areas of network operations and administration, including user support and troubleshooting.

Outstanding Courses

  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Wireless and Mobile Computing
  • Advanced Network Administration
  • Implementing and Managing a Network
  • Protocols and Communications TCP/IP

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Network Administrator
  • Systems Analyst
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Consultant
  • Technical Network Analyst
  • Network Manager
  • LAN Administrator
  • Network Specialist
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Network Technician
  • Network Support Specialist
  • Information Systems Manager

Program Competencies

The student graduating will be able to:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, in oral and written form, while employing creativity and sensibility towards assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze economic, sociological, ethical, and political problems in the modern world to contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
  • Use technology and other media in the search for information for the process of analysis and decision-making in businesses.
  • Apply his/her knowledge and skills in organizations while elaborating, defending arguments, and identifying problems within the network administration.
  • Develop a critical analysis of situations in need of development and technological innovation in the company and provide solutions through the installation, configuration, security, and administration of reliable network systems.
  • Develop ethical and socially responsible solutions in the configuration, maintenance, and the effective management of trustworthy networks.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with major in Software Analysis and Development

The Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with major in Software Analysis and Development prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills for the application of methodologies for software development to help solve problems within companies. This degree will also enable students to create applications using various programming languages with an additional focus on systems development, databases, and web technology.

Outstanding Courses

  • Software Quality Control and Testing
  • Software Development for Mobile Devices
  • Advanced Web Application Programming
  • Introduction to Electronic Commerce and Lab.
  • Data Base Management and Laboratory

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Applications Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Software Quality Control Analyst
  • Software Developer
  • Technical Consultant
  • Application Integration Engineer
  • Database Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Webmaster
  • Information Systems Manager

Program Competencies

The student graduating will be able to:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, in oral and written form, in English and in Spanish, while employing creativity and sensibility towards assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze economic, sociological, ethical, and political problems in the world to contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
  • Creatively apply his/her knowledge and skills in the design, implementation, and development of technological systems that offer solutions to computer problems in the company.
  • Apply his/her knowledge and skills in the analysis and development of software, while elaborating, defending arguments, and identifying problems in the area of information technology for the decision-making process.
  • Apply project management principles to design information technology solutions in business environments.
  • Develop ethical and socially responsible solutions in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of information technology projects for software analysis and development.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Network Technology and Applications Development

The Bachelor’s Degree in Network Technology and Applications Development program will equip students to configure, manage, and audit communications networks. They will develop the skills needed to apply several programming languages, manage relational databases, and design dynamic websites that integrate and manage various web technologies.

Outstanding Courses

  • Networks Security and Auditing
  • Introduction to Electronic Commerce and Laboratory
  • Data Base Management and Laboratory
  • Object Oriented Programming and Laboratory (Java)
  • Programming and Laboratory in: C#, Phyton, Visual Basic and JavaScript

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Systems Analyst Assistant
  • Computing Center Technician
  • Database Administrator and Designer
  • Computer Network Administrator
  • Webpage Designer
  • PC User Support Technician
  • IT Service Analyst
  • Systems analyst/developer

Program Competencies

The graduates will develop the following competences:

  • Communicate effectively in written and oral form, in English as a second language and in Spanish, developing creativity and sensibility toward assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze the economics, sociological, ethical and political problems in the modern world, thus contributing to society and improving the quality of life.
  • Develop skills related to the access and processing of information as well as how to administer application programs, such as: text processing, spreadsheet and databases.
  • Install and configure physical and logical components of computers, as well as their diagnosis and maintenance.
  • Analyze, design and develop applications for various platforms (web and desktop), responding to the needs of users and in compliance with ethical values.
  • Install, configure, administer and audit networks to provide support to the communication systems in companies.
  • Design and manage relational databases using structured languages for effective information management.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Psychology

The Bachelor’s Program in Psychology Sciences will train the student in the scientific study of individual and collective behavior based on the biopsychosocial approach. Also, the student will develop knowledge and skills related to the basic foundations of the main subfields of psychology, research methodologies and clinical evaluation. The program is available in English and Spanish.

Outstanding Courses

  • Psychopathology
  • Personality disorders
  • Psychobiology
  • Social psychology
  • Crisis intervention
  • Industrial Organizational Psychology
  • Introduction to Test Construction
  • Experimental psychology
  • Writing Techniques in Psychology
  • Law and Mental Health
  • Psychotherapeutic Models and Techniques
  • Altered Development and Functional Diversity
  • Integrated Psychology Seminar

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Social technician in health programs mental
  • Case manager
  • Socio-criminal technician
  • Therapeutic assistant in centers of rehabilitation in different public or private agencies

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge about the various currents of psychological thought in their professional performance as a specialist in human behavior.
  • Communicate ideas clearly, effectively and assertively, in writing, verbally or non-verbally, in their individual roles or within a multi- and interdisciplinary team.
  • Logically and critically analyze the information derived from research methods and biological, cognitive, affective or behavioral processes in relation to empirically validated procedures, in the proactive care of situations that afflict the individual, either in taking decisions, conflict management or problem solving.
  • Integrate technological means in the search and processing of reliable information in a critical, ethical, legal and systematic way in their professional practice.
  • Demonstrate ethical and moral behavior in their professional performance, which is free of prejudice and guided by a high sense of social responsibility and in compliance with current regulations and laws, while valuing human experiences, diversity and promoting well-being, empathy and inclusion.
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Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Nursing trains students in the development of the knowledge and skills of the profession related to human care and teaching with a holistic approach. Graduates of this program will be able to apply the competences of leadership, management, critical thinking, assertive communication, and ethical and legal decision making, specific to the different needs of groups, populations and situations. In addition, students will employ their skills in the clinical and biopsychosocial aspects during their intervention with clients, families and the community, therefore contributing to the betterment and development of the quality of life in the society.

Outstanding Courses

  • Psychology
  • Research In Nursing
  • Leadership And Management
  • Nursing Interventions With Adult And Elder
  • Nursing Intervention in Mother and Newborn

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Hospitals (private and government owned)
  • Medical offices
  • Homes for the elderly
  • Hospital educators (private and government owned)
  • Educators in universities and technological colleges
  • Nurses in private industries and companies

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Act independently, with particular attention to leadership, administration, and research in any healthcare scenario within the ethical and legal limits and scope of practice of the nursing professional in Puerto Rico.
  • Develop verbal, non-verbal, written or electronic communication with the client, family, community, and multidisciplinary health team to achieve results in the provided care.
  • Holistically implement decision making in the phases of the nursing process to promote, maintain, and re-establish the wellbeing of the client, family, and community.
  • Integrate innovative technological advances in research as well as evidence-based practice to improve care for the client, family, and community.
  • Analyze the types of health informatics to develop and manage nursing care plans to improve the health of the client, family, and community.
  • Evaluate the implications of ethical and legal issues when providing healthcare, following professional ethical canons and the laws regulating nursing practice in Puerto Rico.
  • Value individual singularity, cultural diversity, and human responses when selecting holistic nursing interventions.
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Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

The option of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) trains the student in the development of the knowledge and skills of the profession related to human care and teaching with a holistic approach. The student must have a current and permanent license to take this degree. You can complete it in 1 year following the academic sequence. His classes are completely online except for 55 hours of community work done in his country of residence. The program is available in English and Spanish.

Outstanding Courses

  • Global and National Health Policies
  • Leadership and Management
  • Research in Nursing
  • Nursing Interventions with Families and Communities
  • Critical Interventions in Professional Nursing with Adults

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Hospitals (private and government owned)
  • Medical offices
  • Homes for the elderly
  • Hospital educators (private and government owned)
  • Educators in universities and technological colleges
  • Nurses in private industries and companies

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Act independently, with particular attention to leadership, administration, and research in any healthcare scenario within the ethical and legal limits and scope of practice of the nursing professional in Puerto Rico.
  • Develop verbal, non-verbal, written or electronic communication with the client, family, community, and multidisciplinary health team to achieve results in the provided care.
  • Holistically implement decision making in the phases of the nursing process to promote, maintain, and re-establish the wellbeing of the client, family, and community.
  • Integrate innovative technological advances in research as well as evidence-based practice to improve care for the client, family, and community.
  • Analyze the types of health informatics to develop and manage nursing care plans to improve the health of the client, family, and community.
  • Evaluate the implications of ethical and legal issues when providing healthcare, following professional ethical canons and the laws regulating nursing practice in Puerto Rico.
  • Value individual singularity, cultural diversity, and human responses when selecting holistic nursing interventions.
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

The graduates of the Master’s Degree in Business Administration will be able to implement management principles, while applying the process and analysis of optimal evaluation to contemporary business problems. Manage organizations within a dynamic and competitive global environment, using proper business tools for qualitative and quantitative research and resolve organizational problems. Furthermore, evaluate business theories according to their relevance and application to the world of global business and develop professionally with an appreciation of the importance of social responsibility, ethics, and excellence.

Outstanding Courses

  • Human Resources Development Administration and Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Social and Ethical Responsibility
  • Project Management and Administration

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Department Manager
  • General Manager
  • Executive Administrator
  • Entrepreneur
  • University Professor

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply creatively knowledge and skills in the performance of duties as executive in companies or organizations.
  • Perform efficiently using ethical reasoning, knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to make decisions and implement optimal solutions, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in organizations of different levels of complexity, establish and defend arguments both verbally and written.
  • Value the economic, social and political environment of private companies and public entities.
  • Develop and evaluate projects that add value to the organization
  • Use technology for collecting and analyzing multidimensional information for decision making.
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialty in Digital Marketing

The Master’s Degree Program in Business Administration with Specialty in Digital Marketing aims to develop students' strategic and analytical skills to guide organizations in a digital world. Students will develop a strategic mindset with the ability to apply creative and innovative solutions using the tools provided by the Internet, social networks, and electronic commerce (e-commerce) for optimal exposure and promotion of products or services.

Outstanding Courses

  • Online Strategic Marketing
  • Project Management and Administration
  • Online Advertising and Promotion
  • Social Media
  • Online Marketing Distribution Channels

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Marketing Manager
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Social Media Marketing Manager
  • Market Analyst
  • Digital Media Planner
  • Digital Publications Specialist
  • Consultant

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret multidimensional information through the use of technology for the development and implementation of creative marketing strategies focused on the tools and media provided by the Internet.
  • Demonstrate leadership with an entrepreneurial vision, tolerance towards cultural diversity and the ability to use critical thinking to make optimal decisions based on ethics and social responsibility.
  • Value the economic, cultural, social, and political environment surrounding companies and direct the efforts of the marketing program so that they add value to these organizations.
  • Apply their knowledge and skills in organizations with different complexity levels to establish and defend their arguments both in oral and written language.
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialty in Healthcare Management

The Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialty in Healthcare Management offers students the theoretical foundations of business administration. Through courses on marketing, finance, accounting, and economics, graduates of this program will develop skills in business decision-making. The specialty courses will prepare students with the fundamentals of managing companies that provide health services and the laws, regulations, and policies that govern said industry. In addition, the program aims to develop students skills in project management and health information management.

Outstanding Courses

  • Fundamentals in Healthcare Administration
  • Health Planning and Policies
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Management
  • Health Information Management
  • Project Management in Health Care Organizations

Possible Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program can hold managerial and administrative positions in private and public organizations in general, including those related to the healthcare industry.

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply critically and creatively the theoretical foundations and models related to the administration of health care organizations for the formulation of alternatives that generate value to the organization.
  • Demonstrate leadership and assertive communication skills in solving problems of various levels of complexity to establish and defend their arguments orally and in writing.
  • Develop strategies aimed at the preservation and management of patient care data for decision-making to improve the quality of services in organizations.
  • Employ technological and computer resources for the use, management, and processing of diverse information in the operation of any type of health care organization.
  • Interpret legal aspects and ethical principles in operational processes related to the administration of health services.
  • Value individual uniqueness, cultural diversity, and human needs in the administration of health care organizations.
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialty in Human Resources

The Master’s in Business Administration with Specialty in Human Resources aims to develop professionals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for human resources management from a strategic perspective that includes the development, implementation and administration of policies concerning the management of staff in any type of organization.

Outstanding Courses

  • Human Resources Development Administration and Management
  • Project Management and Administration
  • Organizational Design
  • Labor Law
  • Development of Human Resources Policies

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Recruitment Coordinator
  • Compensation Specialist
  • Benefits Manager
  • Consultant

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret multidimensional information using technology for the development and implementation of creative human resources policies and strategies.
  • Demonstrate leadership ability that has an entrepreneurial vision, is tolerant of cultural diversity, and is capable of using critical thinking to make optimal decisions based on ethics and social responsibility.
  • Evaluate the economic, cultural, social, and political environment of companies and direct human resources program efforts in a way that adds value to these organizations.
  • Apply their knowledge and skills in organizations of various levels of complexity to establish and defend their arguments both verbally and in writing.
  • Apply their knowledge of human resources practices to design efficient organizations, forecast the need for human capital, development plans, and training and compensation of employees.
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialty in Planning and Strategy

The Master’s Degree Program in Business Administration with Specialty in Planning and Strategy aspires to develop professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage daily and non-routinary operations within the company. The graduates from this program will be able to develop strategic projects and at the same time participate effectively in the management of operations. Furthermore, the student will be able to manage quantitative, qualitative, comparative, and analytical methodological tools, as well as tools in planning, direction, and control of operations in organization.

Outstanding Courses

  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Operations Manager
  • General Manager
  • Managing Analysts
  • Sales Manager
  • Administrative Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Business Analysis & Strategy Manager

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Analyze and select the quantitative and qualitative methodological tools that will help him to conceptualize strategic decisions and will serve as support in the planning, direction and control of operations in any type of organization.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret multidimensional information through the use of technology for the development, implementation, and control of creative strategies for any type of organization.
  • Demonstrate leadership with an entrepreneurial vision, tolerance towards cultural diversity and the ability to use critical thinking to make optimal decisions based on ethics and social responsibility.
  • Value the economic, cultural, social, and political environment surrounding companies and direct the efforts in the area of operations so that they add value to these organizations.
  • Apply their knowledge and skills in organizations with different complexity levels to establish and defend their arguments both in oral and written language.
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Master’s Degree in Education in Curriculum

The Master’s Degree in Education with Specialty in Curriculum aims to develop competent leaders who are highly qualified to develop, implement and evaluate innovative curriculums in public or private educational organizations. In addition, it will prepare the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to be actively involved in the continuous improvement of the academic achievements and as a consequence, of their own professional skills in the education field.

Outstanding Courses

  • Curriculum Design and Planning
  • Evaluation of the Teaching-Learning Process
  • Theories and Principles of Curriculum in Contemporary Education
  • Planning and Evaluation
  • Curriculum and Leadership

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Teaching Specialist in Public and Private Institutions
  • Educational Consultant
  • Curriculum Department Supervisor or Coordinator
  • Conference Speaker
  • Curriculum Development Specialist

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply complete accounting cycle knowledge in individual and corporate businesses, including the preparation of financial statements for decision making and problem solving.
  • Communicate effectively in verbal and written Spanish and English, developing creativity and sensibility for assertive communication.
  • Critically analyze economic problems, such as tax environment implications, observing the code of professional ethics while considering sociological and political changes of the contemporary world.
  • Efficiently apply technology in the performance of their functions within the areas of public or private accounting.
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Master’s Degree in Education with specialty in Assessment and Effectiveness

The Master’s Degree in Education with Specialty in Assessment and Effectiveness aims to develop competent leaders in their profession, capable of designing and implementing evaluation plans for assessments of the learning outcomes and aspects concerning the effectiveness of the academic process. In addition, it prepares the students with the skills, concepts and attitudes necessary to support the continuous improvement of institutions by assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of their educational and organizational processes.

Outstanding Courses

  • Planning and Evaluation
  • Evaluation of the Teaching-Learning Process
  • Fundamentals of Assessment and Effectiveness
  • Effectiveness in Higher Education
  • Assessment of Educational Programs and Systems
  • Grade Project Seminar

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Teaching Specialist in Public and Private Institutions
  • Educational Consultant
  • Educational Assessment Department Supervisor or Coordinator
  • Conference Speaker
  • Specialist in Development and Management of Educational Project

Program Competencies

The student will be able to:

  • Apply critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills when doing research, as well as find and apply quantitative and qualitative tools for evaluating and solving problems related to the profession.
  • Evaluate educational programs for planning, developing and implementing the assessment processes that result in continuous improvement and the achievement of the educational goals of any educational organization.
  • Apply effective assessment strategies and techniques for the purpose of advising and guiding organizations in the improvement of educational programs for achieving the academic success of the student.
  • Develop assessment plans that facilitate making decisions related to the evaluation of learning results and effectiveness.
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Master’s Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology

The Industrial Organizational Psychology Program will train the student in the study of human behavior in the work environment from a scientific perspective and focused on research. Also, the student will develop theoretical knowledge and skills for critical and analytical thinking that promote reinvention strategy for greater profitability in the workplace.

Outstanding Courses

  • Human Behavior in the Social and Multicultural Environment
  • Biological bases of behavior
  • Topics in Industrial Organizational Psychology
  • Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior
  • Advanced Seminar in Organizational Psychology
  • Ethics, Values and Professional Issues in Psychology
  • Psychological Testing and Measurement
  • Advanced Seminar in Organizational Psychology
  • Evaluation techniques
  • Professional Consulting Seminar

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply scientific, theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge on the psychological foundations that are innovative in the field of organizational industrial psychology and generate concepts and actions of social impact.
  • Logically and critically examine the information and procedures related to their professional field in managing complex situations for decision making and problem solving, from the perspective of organizational industrial psychology.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal skills and abilities by expressing ideas assertively and effectively, in oral and written communication, while performing their duties as a specialist in human behavior in industries and organizations.
  • Integrate technological and computer media as learning tools for the development of innovative projects that are conducive to the models, ethics, regulations, and policies that emerge from the professional practice of psychology.
  • Demonstrate individual and collaborative work skills, guided by a high sense of responsibility, moral and ethical judgment and in compliance with the law, while promoting inclusion, well-being and empathy in the exercise of their profession in the field of industrial psychology organization.
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Master’s Degree in Science in Nursing with Specialty in Medical-Surgical and Role in Management and Executive Leadership

Graduates from the Master’s Degree in Science in Nursing with specialty in Medical-Surgical and Role in Management and Executive Leadership will perform administrative and nursing personnel management functions. They will develop their profile as ethical leaders who are assertive communicators and collaborative workers. Furthermore, they will exhibit the skills and knowledge of their profession during case analyses, decision-making, and problem-solving. In their practices and clinical experiences, they will safeguard the legal rights and regulations, as well as the ethical values and respect for diversity in recognition of the needs of different groups, populations, and scenarios within health services.

Outstanding Courses

  • Advance Surgical
  • Advanced Medical-Surgical I
  • Advanced Medical-Surgical II
  • Advanced Medical-Surgical Internship I with Role in Management
  • Advanced Medical-Surgical Internship II with Role in Management
  • Human Resources Development in Nursing Management
  • Financial Management in Nursing Services

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Director of nursing services in Hospitals, CDT and other health facilities.
  • Supervisor of nursing services in Hospitals, CDT and other health facilities.
  • Home Care Director (directing services and supervising staff assigned to Home Care and Hospice).
  • Jobs where able to direct, collaborate and advise the nursing team in the planning, execution and evaluation of direct nursing care provided to individuals, family and community.
  • Function independently in the practice of nursing and offer services by contract with agencies or individuals in any health care setting or practice area.
  • Offer consulting, supervision and high-level services in administration, education and nursing services.
  • University professor: teach courses in their specialty in academic programs.
  • Continuing education centers: design and offer continuing education courses.

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Implement administrative and executive leadership strategies in analysis and problem solving for nursing services in the different healthcare scenarios.
  • Communicate assertively and coherently ideas for improving the work environment of the nursing personnel for effective performance in their role as administrator and executive leader in health services.
  • Resolve critically and creatively the different issues that affect the health of individuals, groups, families, and the community, whether individually or in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of professionals for decision-making in the administration of the nursing services and executive leadership.
  • Determine different quantitative and qualitative methodologies that adjust to the decision making process and that serve as support for the administrator of nursing services and the executive leader in different scenarios.
  • 5. Analyze information using the available technology for the development, implementation, and effective control of creative strategies for problem-solving in the administration and executive leadership of healthcare systems.
  • Assume the moral and ethical responsibility in the issues that affect the health of individuals, groups, families, and the community, as well as in the offering of nursing services, whether individually or in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of
  • professionals for decision-making in administration and executive leadership.
  • Defend the compliance with the rules, policies, laws, and regulations that foment the patient’s rights, respect for diversity, honesty, and the good judgment applied in administration and executive leadership in healthcare systems.
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Master’s Degree of Education with specialty in Educational Leadership

The Master’s Degree in Education with Specialty in Educational Leadership will provide the students with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to: function as transformative leaders in public and private educational organizations, effectively, ethically and productively; promote through innovative management and instructional practices a school climate conductive to learning for all constituents; encourage the formation and strengthening of learning communities in constant development and the creation and maintenance of a service-oriented organizational culture of the highest quality to all customers. It is characterized by the attitude toward collaboration, participation and sense of commitment from all participants.

Outstanding Courses

  • Ethical and Legal Aspects of Education
  • Human Resources Administration
  • Ethical and Transformational Leadership
  • Instructional Leadership in Educational Scenarios
  • Field Experiences in the Educational Scenario or Leadership for Diversity

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Director of Public and Private Schools
  • Director of a Higher Education Institution
  • Educational Services Manager
  • Educational Consultant

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply the principle of management in the analysis and solution of educational problems.
  • Plan and implement innovative and educational change projects.
  • Promote continuous and consistent growth in the professional and organizational level.
  • Develop a culture of reflection and learning among all members of the school community.
  • Design innovative educational interventions at curricular and administrative level.
  • Display an attitude of openness to the research process.
  • Deepen their knowledge on the overall performance of educational institutions and in particular on the roles of the school director in the areas of school life.
  • Able to think logically, critically and make judgments appropriately weighted to enable them to contribute to the continuous improvement of education in Puerto Rico.
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Master’s Degree of Information Technology

The Master’s Degree in Information Technology enables students to develop, coordinate, evaluate and implement technological solutions in various business scenarios. Students who graduate from this program will be able to analyze information systems, applying research, communication, leadership and project management skills with the purpose of supporting and maximizing processes and implementing solutions. Additionally, it prepares students with the theoretical and practical aspects of technologies involving extraction, analysis, data visualization and interpretation of results, as well as information security.

Outstanding Courses

  • Information Technology Management
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Data and Information Analysis
  • Strategic System Analysis and Design
  • Information Technology Auditing
  • Information Technology Seminar

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Information Technology Manager
  • Information Technology Project Manager
  • Information Technology Director
  • Systems Administrator

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge critically and ethically to lead teams and organizations in strategic management of information systems infrastructure.
  • Evaluate the legal, ethical, social and global implications of information systems to make fundamental decisions and optimize results.
  • Recommend solutions to secure the digital assets and intellectual property of an organization.
  • Implement policies and procedures to guarantee confidentiality and integrity in virtual and local network systems.
  • Create and implement dimensional models to extract, analyze, visualize data and interpret results that allow for strategic decision making.
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Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing With Specialty in Education

The Master’s Degree in Science in Nursing with Specialty in Education will prepare students with the abilities and skills needed to efficiently fulfill the nursing education specialty. It also promotes the acquisition of skills on evidence-based research, in which the student will build a solid foundation to pursue continuous professional growth.

Outstanding Courses

  • Advanced Pathophysiology
  • Advanced Pharmacology
  • Advanced Physical Exam
  • Theories, Principles, and Processes Governing the Design of Educational Programs
  • Teaching and Learning Strategies
  • Learning Assessment and Evaluation
  • Role of Nursing Educator: Seminar
  • Role of Nursing Educator: Internship

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Hold positions in multiple settings and levels of health care services delivery such as community agencies and institutions, educational institutions and universities.
  • Provide services independently with agencies or individuals.
  • Provide educational health services in hospitals

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Professional competence: Integrates into practice a background from the domains of science, humanities and nursing, concepts that are client centered and culturally appropriated when planning, delivering, managing, and evaluating evidence based clinical prevention and population care.
  • Communications skills: Advocates as a member and leader of interprofessional teams, for the communication, collaborations, and consultation with others to manage and coordinate care in diverse settings.
  • Creative and Critical Thinking: To design holistic Professional practice frameworks for the implementation of safe and diverse population outcomes for the improvement of customer-centric health care that is based on the evidence of healthcare sciences.
  • Logical mathematical reasoning: Integrate into practice scholarship and research using translational process, tools, performance measures and standards to generate quality principles for health organization and nursing practice. Meaningful evidence for nursing practice
  • Informatics literacy (Digital Competency: Integrate within a variety of health care contexts into patient care and communication technologies to deliver, administer and coordinate positive, safe and quality health outcomes processes.
  • Legal/ Ethics: Participates in collaboration with the health team in the development of policies for the health system and practice environments, to ensure quality, safety and equitable treatment in customer-centric care, based on ethical and moral principles to align with the contemporary regional and global society.
  • Respect to Diversity: Organizes nursing practice with consideration and respect for organizational colleagues, population, family and individual global diversity.
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Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing with specialty in Medical Surgical and Role in Education

The graduate of the Master’s Degree in Science in Nursing with specialty in Medical-Surgical and Role in Education will carry out a professional education process applying leadership, management, critical thinking and assertive communication skills. The Master in Science in Nursing in Medical-Surgical and Role in Education emphasizes the need for education in the profession, human care, teaching and integration of knowledge. The goal is to develop nurse specialists with the following competencies: leadership, creativity, teaching-learning, communication, critical and creative thinking, mathematical and logical reasoning, information literacy, ethical-legal, and respect for diversity. Students will become assertive communicators aware of the importance of distinguishing the needs of different groups, populations and scenarios, be informed of the individual’s clinical and psychological development aspects, and work in different teaching scenarios. As graduates, they will also contribute to improve the quality of life in our society.

Outstanding Courses

  • Advance Surgical
  • Advanced Medical-Surgical I
  • Advanced Medical-Surgical Internship I
  • Advanced Medical-Surgical II
  • Advanced Medical-Surgical Internship II
  • Advanced Physical Exam
  • Teaching and Learning Strategies

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Specialized Teaching in Public and Private Institutions
  • Educational Consulting
  • Supervision or Coordination of a Nursing Department
  • Lecturer
  • Designing, Organizing, and Evaluating Projects in Nursing Education

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Professional competence: Integrates into practice a background from the domains of science, humanities and nursing, concepts that are client centered and culturally appropriated when planning, delivering, managing, and evaluating evidence based clinical prevention and population care.
  • Communications skills: Advocates as a member and leader of interprofessional teams, for the communication, collaborations, and consultation with others to manage and coordinate care in diverse settings.
  • Creative and Critical Thinking: To design holistic Professional practice frameworks for the implementation of safe and diverse population outcomes for the improvement of customer-centric health care that is based on the evidence of healthcare sciences.
  • Logical mathematical reasoning: Integrate into practice scholarship and research using translational process, tools, performance measures and standards to generate quality principles for health organization and nursing practice. Meaningful evidence for nursing practice.
  • Informatics literacy (Digital Competency): Integrate within a variety of health care contexts into patient care and communication technologies to deliver, administer and coordinate positive, safe and quality health outcomes processes.
  • Legal/ Ethics: Participates in collaboration with the health team in the development of policies for the health system and practice environments, to ensure quality, safety and equitable treatment in customer-centric care, based on ethical and moral principles to align with the contemporary regional and global society.
  • Respect to Diversity: Organizes nursing practice with consideration and respect for organizational colleagues, population, family and individual global diversity.
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Graduate Certificate in Accounting

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting explores financial accounting and reporting systems, business law, auditing techniques, and an in-depth study of cost accounting. The studies will help the student to acquire the knowledge and skills to exercise a position in accounting at the intermediate level.

Outstanding Courses

  • Financial Accounting
  • Regulations
  • Advanced Audit
  • Advanced Cost Accounting
  • Contributions

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Auditor
  • Accounting Officer
  • Accounting Technician
  • Accounting
  • Comptroller

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Perform efficiently with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to implement solutions while demonstrating leadership, a sense of duty, and ethical reasoning, as well as integrating the use of technology within the field of accounting.
  • Analyze more complex accounting transactions to demonstrate their knowledge, abilities, and critical analysis skills when applying the theories related to their profession.
  • Develop skills to work with the full accounting cycle in individual and corporate businesses, including complying with regulations and preparing financial statements to be used in decision making.
  • Apply information collection and analysis techniques used in advanced auditing processes, when handling taxes, and in advanced cost accounting.
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Management and Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Management and Leadership aims to equip the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively practice as a manager or administrator in educational or social programs related to public or private institutions. Leadership skills are important to manage and direct effective efforts that promote, within educational settings, ethical and moral values ​​through curricular or extracurricular activities.

Outstanding Courses

  • Instructional Leadership in Educational Settings
  • Ethical and Transformative Leadership
  • Seminar on Controversial Processes and Issues in Educational Management
  • Leadership for Diversity
  • Planning and Evaluation
  • Leading Educational Organizations

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Director of the Educational Department
  • School Director
  • School counselor

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply critical, reflective and creative thinking skills to determine the scope of the impact of new trends in educational settings.
  • Analyze the role of leadership in any educational organization.
  • Apply administrative strategies and paradigms that serve as a guide to improve institutional processes.
  • Evaluate different circumstances for decision making that reflect ethics and social responsibility.
  • Develop work plans that reflect decision making and allow for effective evaluation of processes in various educational settings.
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Graduate Certificate in Online Education

The Graduate Certificate in Online Education aims to train educators in the design and assessment of online teaching. The creation of learning communities in virtual spaces serves as a strategy to obtain accessible information that allows knowing the most advanced pedagogical methodologies and strategies to offer technological training processes at different levels. Using innovative educational models based on new information technologies, the aim is to develop professionals with the knowledge, aptitude and skills necessary for the development of online courses.

Outstanding Courses

  • Theories and Principles Governing the Design of Educational Programs
  • Instructional Planning and Design
  • Online Learning for Educators
  • Learning Assessment in Online Education
  • Instructional Design and Online Teaching
  • Learning Communities and Virtual Education

Possible Employment Opportunities

  • Teacher
  • Tutor
  • Teacher’s assistant

Program Competencies

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply critical, reflective and creative thinking skills to select innovative instructional designs that allow for effective learning through online education.
  • Integrate concepts and skills of online course design to develop innovative strategies in online education.
  • Direct efforts to promote new information and communication technologies in various teaching modalities.
  • Develop instructional design plans that effectively promote online teaching.
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