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Specialization in Electric Power Distribution Systems

ABOUT THE

Program

The Specialization in Electric Power Distribution Systems aims to:

  • Strengthen the intellectual capital in order to contribute to the growth of the Colombian electrical industry.

  • Train specialists with creative and analytical attitudes and professional skills to participate in multidisciplinary teams.

  • Deepen the conceptualization and contextualization of the electric power distribution activity in Colombia.

  • Facilitate the deepening and interpretation of the regulatory and normative framework that governs the activity of electric power distribution.

  • Establish criteria and procedures for the planning, expansion, operation and maintenance of STR’s and SDL’s, according to the different voltage levels in Colombia.

  • Establish criteria for the design and execution of the investment plan of the Network Operators (RO’s), in order to guarantee the reliability, safety and economy of the STR’s and/or SDL’s.

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  • Mediate the learning of professionals interested in the technological advances associated to the areas of communication, automation and information systems to be implemented in the operation and planning processes of the energy distribution systems.

  • Promote the application of norms and technical standards in the operation and optimal planning of energy distribution systems.

  • Publicize the technological advances that are useful in the area of operation and planning of energy distribution systems.

Qualified Registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 14495 dated December 13, 2019, with a validity of 7 years

  • SNIES 101927: In-person | Bucaramanga

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DEGREE:

Electric Power Distribution Systems Specialist

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DURATION:

3 quarters

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MODALITY:

In-person/In Spanish

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LOCATION:

Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

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The Specialization in Electric Power Distribution Systems is aimed at electrical engineers, energy engineers, electromechanical engineers, mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, and professionals in related fields. The admission criteria for applicants are governed by the General Postgraduate Regulations of the UIS.

GRADUATE

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Electrical Power Distribution Systems specialists are highly qualified to:

  • Create a plan for the electric power distribution systems.

  • Regulate Electric Power Distribution Systems.

  • Run electrical power distribution systems

  • Use modern technologies, techniques, practices, and tools for the regulation, operation, and planning of Electric Power Distribution Systems.

  • Work autonomously.

  • Analyze, synthesize, plan, organize, and make decisions.

  • Manage information (the ability to gather, analyze, and select data from a variety of sources).

  • Use computational tools for regulation, planning, and operation.

  • Recognize functional and legal aspects of the structure, organization, and operation of the Colombian electricity market.

  • Relate the regulatory aspects that have an impact on the technical aspects of energy distribution systems and electrical installations.

CLASS

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ACADEMIC

Curriculum

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Code:  26599           Credits:    1  –  General aspects of the electric power market


Code:  26600           Credits:    2  –  Legislation of the power distribution activity


Code:  26601           Credits:    2  –  Regulation of the distribution activity


Code:  26602           Credits:    2  –  Remuneration and tariffs


Code:  26603           Credits:    1  –  Customer service and user protection


Code:  00000           Credits:    1  –  Monograph I

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Code:  26604           Credits:    1  –  Elements and equipment for the operation of distribution systems


Code:  26605           Credits:    2  –  Analysis of distribution systems


Code:  26606           Credits:    2  –  Distribution operation functions


Code:  00000           Credits:    2  –  Protections in distribution systems


Code:  26608           Credits:    2  –  Automation and control of distribution systems


Code:  00000           Credits:    1  –  Monograph II

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Code:  00000           Credits:    2  –  Energy demand


Code:  26611           Credits:    2  –  Distribution system reliability


Code:  26612           Credits:    2  –  Expansion planning methodologies


Code:  00000           Credits:    2  –  Distributed Energy Resources


Code:  00000           Credits:    1  –  Monograph III

OUR

Faculty

  • Baisser Antonio JIMÉNEZ RIVERA


    Master in Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

  • Camilo TAUTIVA MANCERA


    Ph.D. in Engineering

  • Carlos Julio ZAPATA GRISALES


    Ph.D. in Engineering

  • Diego Ernesto MARIÑO SILVA


    Master in Electrical Engineering

  • Edgar Hernando RUÍZ VÁSQUEZ


    Master in Administration

  • Gilberto CARRILLO CAICEDO


    Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering

  • Hernando GONZALES MACÍAS


    Master in Business Administration

  • Jairo BLANCO SOLANO


    Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Management & Development)

  • Jairo Hernando FLECHAS VILLAMIL


    Specialist in Maintenance Management and Specialist in Electrical Diagnostics

  • Jorge Antonio JAIMES BÁEZ


    Master in Electrical Power

  • Miguel Andrés VELÁZQUEZ MOTTA


    Ph.D. in Engineering

  • Ricardo Humberto RAMÍREZ


    Master in Distribution in Energy Studies and Master's Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

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Dates

Second
Semester

2024

Bucaramanga

Registration opening

Registration payment deadline

Registration deadline

Admission results

July 22, 2024
September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024
September 16, 2024

Enrollment payment

Enrollment

Classes start

October 1, 2024
October 3, 2024
October 18, 2024

PROGRAM

Fees

Registration

0,25 SMMLV*

Tuition fee per semester

6,5 SMMLV*

Academic fee per semester

1 SMMLV*

The university has a mechanism through which a student’s financial obligations can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.

Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start the registration process”, you will find the available options.

Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.

Students with a voting certificate from Colombia’s last popular election process may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.

REGISTRATION

Requirements

The documentation is received digitally by e-mail posgradose3t@uis.edu.co in PDF format.

Note: By clicking on the “Inscripción” (Registration) button you will find the forms to fill out the documentation requested below.

  1. UIS registration form duly completed and signed.

  2. Resume, in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.

  3. Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.

  4. Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.

  1. Copy of the diploma or copy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by an institution of higher education recognized in Colombia.

    Note 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic.

  2. Certificate of the grades obtained in the undergraduate program required by the program, including the weighted average.

    Note 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate graduates, it is not necessary to provide this document.

  3. Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration fee or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.

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Electrical, Electronics and
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Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 1217 – 2365

Email: posgradose3t@uis.edu.co

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Central Campus UIS

Bucaramanga, Santander

Carrera 27 calle 9 

Edificio de Ingeniería Eléctrica, piso 5

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Office hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.

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