In line with the demands of an increasingly competitive and technological world, the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) announced the launch of a brand new career.
Your next admission test is 2024-I.
In conversation with Andean AgencyDirector of the Professional School of Computer Science, Dr. José Herrera Quispe explained that this new career belongs to him. Faculty of Systems Engineering and Computer Science.
“This career was already a specialty in the San Marcos Mathematics Program in 1969, but due to a temporary problem, its name was changed to Systems Engineering. Since 2008, there has been a plan to reopen it and in recent years it has been thanks to several expert professors from the university.”.
He pointed out that after the Covid-19 pandemic, many tech companies have increased their search for trained professionals in the field.
“Four of the five most important companies in the world are in the computing industry, making it the most in-demand industry in the global market.”, the expert highlighted.
BFor the 2024-I entrance exam to be held in December 2023, USA will offer 40 vacancies for Dean of Computer Science. 20 of them will be part of the normal process and the rest will be split between other entry modes.
How does computer science differ from scientific computing?
Although the two professions seem similar, their knowledge is used differently.
Since 2003, the University of San Marcos has had a School of Professional Scientific Computing under the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences.
Jose Herrera Quisbe explains Scientific computing Works on the construction of mathematical models and numerical techniques aimed at solving scientific problems.
At the same time Computer Science It covers a wide range of topics, from practical issues in implementing computational systems in hardware and software, to theoretical studies of algorithms and the limitations of computing.
“This line not only solves professional problems but also proposes innovative solutions based on algorithms and software engineering to the entire body of computer knowledge. It is important to have this industry in San Marcos to provide for students Opportunity to create high value technology companies that can compete in the global market” he added.
International training
The director of EP Computer Science pointed out that students entering this profession They will be trained under an internationally designed curriculumAt the level of the world’s best research houses such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University or Stanford University.
He noted that the curriculum is based on international standards of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
“This means that if a student wants to study in Brazil, America or Europe in the second or third semester, they will not have major problems because it is an international network. Whether you want to do Masters or PhD (abroad), all your training will be accredited” I notice.
Admission Test 2024-I
The UNMSM Central Admissions Office said the next public examination for admission to San Marcos will have 100 questions and will be held on four dates: Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December 2023.
Three new races for 2024
In conversation with Andean AgencyFCA’s dean, Augusto Hidalgo Sánchez, said these three new jobs are in high labor demand. They will be implemented with greater certainty in March next year and will be part of the 2024-II admission process.
“The School of Gastronomy has already been approved by the Faculty Council and it is expected that approval of three schools will be received by November. Of course, for the March 2024 admission test, three schools will already be open.“, to be precise.
Hidalgo pointed out that the School of Gastronomy It already has an infrastructure and a new building to implement it. “Through this school we want San Marcos to enter the topic of gastronomy, because we see a permanent, stable, predictable activity that Peru already has a global image.”.
Meanwhile, the creation of the Maritime and Port Business School seeks to contribute to the operation of the new Sanke multi-purpose port terminal.
“By creating this school, with the participation of Peruvian professionals, we hope to create a critical mass of highly qualified professionals at an international level for the operation of this port megaproject and all its components.“, I observe.
Finally, he pointed out that marketing career is a permanent activity with high labor demand worldwide. “It is a cross sectional activity of all types of businesses be it industrial, commercial, services, agricultural or international.”.
