Benefits
Professional and human development
The University of Piura provides personalized attention to its students through university education, comprehensive training, and professional preparation. In this way, students can reach their full potential, develop their own critical thinking skills, and acquire the maturity and knowledge necessary to effectively serve their fellow citizens and society as a whole.
International training, highly qualified teaching staff
The Peruvian job market is now globalized and internationalized, demanding training with high academic and professional standards. Only with a faculty comprised of national and international experts can Peru compete on equal or better terms.
The Master's program boasts a faculty of highly qualified academic and professional caliber, all holding doctoral and/or master's degrees in various specialties from prestigious universities. International faculty members come from leading universities and companies in North America, Canada, South America, and Europe, providing a global perspective on Project Management. Likewise, national experts contribute local and national perspectives on the topics covered.
International experience:
This is an optional benefit offered to master's program participants. It includes an international trip to the National Technological University, La Plata Faculty (Argentina): International Pavements Program
IPMA International Certification:
Thanks to the International Project Management Association (IPMA), you will be provided with the preparation and the possibility of obtaining the International Level D Certification, at no additional cost and on a one-time basis.
Thesis or research work advising
From the first classes, students in the Master's program in Highway Engineering will receive guidance from faculty to begin and develop their thesis or research project. The purpose of this project is to directly apply the studies conducted to solving a specific problem, thereby fostering further research. The goal is for students to complete their thesis or research project by the end of their studies.
Services and Resources
Services
- Internet and Intranet service with a course website to access information on activities, work materials, assessments, academic progress, etc.
- IPMA Book (Project Management).
Electronic resources
- Databases: Scopus, Science Direct, Dialnet, EBSC0.
- Journals: International Journal of Project Management, Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences.
- Other electronic resources: Miguel de Cervantes Virtual Library, e-journals, UNESCO World Digital Library.
English for Participants
- The Language Center of the University of Piura offers English studies for participants at a convenient time and with a special payment and study plan.
Printed resources
- The University of Piura has a library with more than 180,000 books, plus 57,000 journals, 10,000 of its own publications (theses and research), in addition to more than 17,000 titles from other publications, available to students.