• Detailed description of the degree (objetives and competences) (pdf in Spanish)

The general competences of the graduate profile of the degree derive from the objectives defined for it:  students will be able to analyse, design, implement, exploit and manage systems, networks, services, equipment, components or processes in the field of Information and Communication Technologies in order to meet the required specifications.

More specifically, taking into account the ANECA guidelines and in accordance with the descriptors that appear in the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (MECES), the aim is to ensure that, as a graduate profile, students acquire the following general competences with this bachelor's degree:

General competences present in the degree:

• CG1 Have the ability to work in international and multidisciplinary environments, making use of the English language in oral and written form.
• GC2 Develop the ability to work in a team using agile methodologies to design efficient, reliable and robust solutions.
• GC3 Being able to explain orally or in writing the solutions proposed to solve a problem.
• GC4 Knowing how to identify and use the most appropriate Information and Communication Technologies tools to propose and build solutions to problems.
• GC5 Having the ability to conceive and propose creative solutions applying scientific and engineering methods for the definition and resolution of problems, formalising the objectives sought and considering the available resources.
• GC6 Possessing the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to design and build systems that respond to engineering projects, within a team, organising, planning, making decisions, negotiating and resolving conflicts.
• GC7 Knowing how to organise, plan and manage engineering projects, proposing suitable solutions and identifying risks, quality and economic impact.
• GC8 Being able to analyse the environmental and social impact of an engineering project.
• GC9 Develop the capacity for lifelong learning in order to adapt to a technological sector in continuous evolution.
• GC10 Develop the ability to propose and implement solutions and projects aimed at social challenges based on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
• GC11 Be able to work in a responsible manner respecting the ethical framework in the field of the degree.

These general competences include the competences that must be present in all UPM undergraduate degrees according to the Governing Council (Meetings of 26 June, 10 and 24 July 2008).