Undergraduate Degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology(*)

Loyola University Andalusia offers an engineering degree program in computer sciences: The Undergraduate Degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology.

In this degree the student acquires standard competencies in Computer Engineering as described in the Royal Crown decree on 4 August 2009, which allows students to access the required professional Master´s in Computer Engineering in our country. This degree, along with the complementary Master’s, has a generalized character with a variety of career prospects in a range of fields and strong international projection.

Additionally, this degree taught at Loyola University Andalusia develops from the beginning many specific competencies geared towards simulations and videogames. The video gaming industry has grown spectacularly over the last two decades, with more than 100 billion dollars (85 M Euros) in revenues in 2014. The most expensive launch of 2014, Destiny, had production costs of more than 500M $, more than any other film or entertainment in history.

This sector is organized at two different levels: the major product launches, like the aforementioned example, and small companies who create smaller projects covering a wide range of applications and uses. Examples of technologies included in this group are social networks, mobile apps, custom tailored apps, educational software, training, rehabilitation, software components, simulators for science and investigation and many more. Spain plays an important role in both sectors, such as the pioneering company Next Limit, among others.

The Engineer in Computer Sciences and Information Technology is a well-qualified, creative professional with professional competencies in the following areas:

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Programming
• Computer system design
• Simulation design and programming
• Networks, Communications and Operating Systems
• Graphic design and Animation (3D Studio, Maya)
• Image and Sound
• Storytelling, design and creativity

*Verified by the Council of Universities.
Pending authorization by the Junta de Andalucía.

Why study Electromechanical Engineering?

The Degree in Electromechanical Engineering from Loyola University was the first in its history and has a great tradition in the Society of Jesus (ICAI).

It has two alternative specialties: Mechanical and Electrical.

• Mechanical Engineering is carried out in mainly two areas: the calculation and construction of machinery, with work prospects in very consolidated sectors like automation, transport, industrial production and energy generation.
• Electrical Engineering deals with the efficient generation, distribution (lines and networks) and consumption of electrical energy, including applications like renewables, automation, self-consumption, certification of energy efficiency and distributed generation, all of which are highly topical and sources for generating employment.

In this degree, there are not only electrical or mechanical subjects, but also subjects in all the areas of Industrial Engineering: automation, industrial organization, energy, electronics, etc. Students can directly access the Master’s in Industrial Engineering to obtain the professional competencies of an Industrial Engineer.

Furthermore, the undergraduate degree in itself confers the competencies of Technical Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, according to the alternative chosen.

Career Prospects

• Industrial Activity: system analysis and design, processes, installations in industrial plants. The operation and exploitation of industrial assets.
• Construction: electromechanical calculation and design. Construction site management of electromechanical installations.
• Management / Company: technical management of different types of companies. Organization management. Management of quality systems, of production, of the environment. Strategic planning, general management.
• Research and University Teaching: access to different faculties of public and private University professors

Internships

For the Degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Loyola University gives students the opportunity to do internships in outside companies and institutions. The internships are managed by the Service of Employability and Entrepreneurship which coordinates all the processes and activities leading to the correct development of these internships, which are regulated by existing legislation and the internal regime which complements it.

Below you can find a representative example of companies and institutions that are available to us for our student internships:

• Accenture Outsourcing Services
• Acsa Obras E Infraestructuras
• Acsur
• Antonio Barea Navarro
• C.M. Electrisur S.L.
• Carrocerias Andecar
• Carrocerias Francar
• Centrifugacion Alemana
• Cepsa Refineria Gibraltar San Roque
• Constructora San Jose S.A.
• Cordobesa Del Acero S.L.
• Corporacion Montealto Xxi
• Cortec
• Insdustrial Solutions S.L.
• Cunext Copper Industries

• Daimlerchrysler España
• Eads-Casa
• Ecointegral
• Emacsa
• Endesa
• Energya-Vm Gestion De Energia S.L.U.
• Enresa
• Farebus
• Ferroinsa
• Fomento De Construcciones Y Contratas. S.A.
• General Elevadores Xxi S.L.
• Grupo Industrial Fundelco S.L.
• Grupo Puma S.L.
• Hiansa Hilti Española

• Holcim España S.L.
• I & T Ingenieros
• Ibp Atcosa S.L.
• Isolux Wat S.A.
• Lg Electronics
• Magtel
• Redes De Telecomunicaciones
• Porcelanas Del Sur
• Proasa Cordoba S.L.P.
• Rectificados Y Control
• S.L.
• Refrescos Envasados Del Sur
• S.A.
• Smurfit-Stone Container España
• Solar Del Valle
• Urbaisa (Urbanizaciones Arquitectura E Ingenieria S.A.).

To be eligible for company internships, it is necessary to have passed at least 75% of the credits of the subjects in the first three courses.