Dual Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering and Business Administration

• Program modified in 2025. In 2025/26 only 1st year will be offered.

• Field of knowledge in the Computer Engineering Degree: Computer and systems engineering.
• Field of knowledge in the Business Administration Degree: Economics, business administration and management, marketing, commerce, accounting, tourism.

• Language requirement: a B2 level of English language must be accredited before finishing the studies. More information.

 

 

 

 

Study plan for studentes who started in the academic year 2024/25 or earlier. More information in Aula Global.

• In 2025/26 only 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year will be offered

• Language requirement: a B2 level of English language must be accredited before finishing the studies. More information.

 

 

 

 

Exchange programs

The Erasmus programme permits UC3M first degree and post graduate students to spend one or several terms at one of the European universities with which UC3M has special agreements or take up an Erasmus Placement, that is a work placement or internship at an EU company. These exchanges are funded with Erasmus Grants which are provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

The non-european mobility program enables UC3M degree students to study one or several terms in one of the international universities with which the university has special agreements. It also has funding from the Banco Santander and the UC3M.

These places are offered in a public competition and are awarded to students with the best academic record and who have passed the language threshold  (English, French, German etc..) requested by the university of destination.

European mobility

Non european mobility

Entry profile

New students should be aware that the Dual Degree in Computer Engineering and Business Administration aims to provide them with the most competitive training possible, both in the field of Business Management and Management, as well as in Computer Engineering. For this reason, the degree of demand will be increasing throughout the degree and, consequently, the student should face the degree with the following attitudes.

Regarding the technical and training aspects, it is recommended that students have knowledge of:

• Mathematics and physics, with a base of Baccalaureate or equivalent.
• Aptitude to handle algorithms and processes.
• Computer tools at user level, (operating system, word processor, spreadsheet, database...).

In terms of aptitudes and abilities, it is recommended that students have:

• Facility to understand and reason about abstract models that generalize particular aspects of practical cases.
• Numerical reasoning. Facility to perform numerical calculations.
• Logical reasoning. Ability to understand causal relationships and their effects.
• Abstract reasoning. Ability to distance oneself from problems in order to obtain perspectives that allow their resolution.
• Concentration. Ability to voluntarily focus attention on an activity in isolation from other phenomena occurring around.

In addition to the aforementioned technical and training aspects, on a personal level it is recommended that students have the following attitudes:

• Creativity, imagination and a desire for innovation.
• Be organized and methodical in their activities.
• Be receptive, practical and open to improvising solutions.
• Have a positive attitude towards teamwork, communication and responsibility performance.
• Have an interest in the development of computer and communication systems.
• Be determined to engage in continuous learning, with a curiosity to keep abreast of recent advances in science and technology.
• Responsibility. It is necessary to be aware that the daily work is what will allow you to achieve the objectives and that the level of effort will be the one that will mark the level of your results.
• Curiosity, dynamism. He must be enterprising, willing to discover new aspects on his own.

These abilities, however, are not essential at the beginning of the degree, since they will be acquired and worked on in their proper measure throughout the degree. What is considered essential are the aforementioned attitudes.

Graduated profile

The dual degree in Informatics Engineering and Business Administration gives students the following broad profile.

Informatics Engineers from Universidad Carlos III of Madrid will be professionals with a complete education in all the fundamental fields of Information Technology. Their training will position them as professionals with a general profile that responds, due to their capabilities and solid education, to the expectations of the professional world, not only when they enter a company or public administration for the first time, but also in the future, since they will be prepared to become part of field as changing as Information Technology.

In terms of specialization, graduates can, in part, define their own curriculum through the choice of electives. Graduates can focus their curriculum in three areas: information systems development, applications and distributed systems and artificial intelligence.

In addition to this purely technical education, graduates will have received training in communication skills, humanities and languages, which will strengthen their ability to compete in areas of personal communication, efficiency in transmitting their knowledge and ease in forming part of national and international teams.

After receiving the education for this degree, the graduate will be able to work in any company in the sector. Some of the most professionalized fields within this sector are: computing centers, research and teaching centers, hardware and software companies, financial, telecommunications, technology, security entities and IT consulting companies. Within these public and private entities, the graduate will be able to carry out jobs such as:

• IT department manager.
• IT project manager.
• Communications systems manager.
• R+D manager in the TIC sector.
• Systems consultant.
• IT auditor.
• Security and systems manager.
• IT systems analyst.
• Database administrator.
• Carrying out teaching tasks in the area of TIC.

Additionally, the general objective of the Degree in Business Administration is to train people who will be able to create their own businesses as well as perform any type of function within the area of direction and management of companies or other public or private organizations. To undertake this objective, students who complete the Degree in Business Administration must be able to approach any problem with scientific rigor, taking advantage of all the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are necessary within the area of study in Business Administration, but simultaneously aware that their practical application has consequences which affect society (ethical element).

Based on this general objective, graduates in Business Administration will be able to:

• Identify and undertake business initiatives
• Manage and administer companies or other public or private institutions
• Join an organization in any functional area
• Solve problems of direction and management

1. Knowledge of Titles

K1 - Understanding and mastering the basic concepts of fields and waves and electromagnetism, electric circuit theory, electronic circuits, physical principle of semiconductors and logic families, electronic and photonic devices, and their application to solve engineering problems.

K2 - Knowledge of the structure, organization, operation and interconnection of computer systems, the fundamentals of their programming, and their application to the resolution of engineering problems.

K3 - Adequate knowledge of the concept of enterprise, institutional and legal framework of the enterprise. Business organization and management.

K4 - Knowledge, development, operation, configuration management, administration and maintenance of computer systems, services and applications.

K5 - Knowledge and application of the basic algorithmic procedures of computer technologies to design solutions to problems, analyzing the suitability and complexity of the proposed algorithms.

K6 - Knowledge, design and efficient use of the most appropriate data types and structures to solve a problem.

K7 - Knowledge of the characteristics, functionalities and structure of Operating Systems and design and implement applications based on their services.

K8 - Knowledge and application of the characteristics, functionalities and structure of Distributed Systems, Computer Networks and Internet and design and implement applications based on them.

K9 - Knowledge and application of the characteristics, functionalities and structure of databases, centralized and distributed, that allow their adequate use, and the design, analysis and implementation of applications based on them.

KOPT-1 - To know and understand in depth advanced technologies in a specific area related to computer engineering, which constitute the state of the art in their area of study, including emerging trends and recent developments.

KOPT-2 - To interpret scientific and technical information sources to deepen knowledge in a specific area related to computer engineering.

2. Skills of Titles

S1 - Ability to know the theoretical foundations of programming languages and the associated lexical, syntactic and semantic processing techniques, and to know how to apply them to the creation, design and processing of languages.

S2 - Ability to understand the fundamentals, paradigms and techniques of intelligent systems and to analyze, design and build systems, services and computer applications that use these techniques in any field of application.

S3 - Ability to acquire, obtain, formalize and represent human knowledge in a computable form for problem solving by means of a computer system in any field of application, particularly those related to aspects of computation, perception and performance in intelligent environments.

S4 - Ability to develop and evaluate interactive and complex information presentation systems and their application to the resolution of human-computer interaction design problems.

S5 - Ability to know and develop computational learning techniques and to design and implement applications and systems that use them, including those dedicated to the automatic extraction of information and knowledge from large volumes of data.

S6 - Ability to solve mathematical problems that may arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge of: linear algebra; differential and integral calculus; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics and optimization.

S7 - Ability to understand and master the basic concepts of discrete mathematics, logic, algorithms and computer programs with application in engineering.

S8 - Ability to analyze, design and build digital systems, including computers, microprocessor-based systems and communications systems.

S9 - Ability to analyze and evaluate computer architectures, including parallel, distributed, mobile and decentralized platforms, under constraints such as performance, quality of service or consumption, as well as develop, validate and optimize software for them.

S10 - Ability to analyze, evaluate and select the most appropriate hardware and software platforms to support mobile, distributed, specialized, ubiquitous, embedded and real-time applications.

S11 - Ability to identify and analyze problems and design, develop, implement, verify, validate and document software solutions based on an adequate knowledge of current theories, models and techniques.

S12 - Ability to design, develop, select and evaluate computer applications and systems, ensuring their reliability, security and quality, in accordance with ethical principles and current legislation and regulations.

S13 - Ability to plan, conceive, deploy and manage IT projects, services and systems in all areas, leading their implementation and continuous improvement and assessing their economic and social impact.

S14 - Ability to understand the importance of negotiation, effective work habits, leadership and communication skills in all software development environments.

S15 - Ability to draw up the technical specifications of a computer installation that complies with the standards and regulations in force.

S16 - Ability to analyze, design, build and maintain applications in a robust, secure and efficient manner, choosing the most appropriate paradigm and programming languages.

S17 - Ability to know, understand and evaluate the structure and architecture of computers, as well as their basic components.

S18 - Ability to design and evaluate human-computer interfaces that guarantee the accessibility and usability of computer systems, services and applications.

S19 - Ability to integrate Information and Communications Technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of organizations in decision making, allowing them to achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently, thus giving them competitive advantages.

S20 - Ability to actively participate in the specification, modeling, design, implementation, operation and maintenance of information and communication systems including those where processing, visualization and analysis of large volumes of data is required.

S21 - Ability to understand and apply the principles and practices of organizations so that they can serve as a liaison between the technical and management communities of an organization and actively participate in the training of users.

S22 - To plan and organize team work making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

S23 - To use information interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information.

SOPT-1 - To identify, assess their technical feasibility, and apply advanced tools, methodologies, and technological solutions used in the degree field, in order to develop algorithms or systems that integrate cutting-edge and innovative technologies.

SOPT-2 - To apply analytical and design methodologies to solve advanced problems in the field of computer engineering, and evaluate the performance and limitations of different technological approaches, proposing improvements and alternatives.

3. Competences of Titles

C1 - Original exercise to be carried out, presented and defended before a university tribunal, consisting of a project in the field of specific technologies of Computer Engineering of a professional nature in which the competences acquired in the courses are synthesized and integrated.

C2 - To Know and be able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., required in the professional environment.

C3 - Design, develop and evaluate interactive systems and complex information presentation systems, applying principles of usability, accessibility and user experience, with the aim of optimizing human-computer interaction and improving efficiency in problem solving in technological environments.

C4 - Analyze, design and develop digital systems, including computers, microprocessor-based systems and communications systems, applying principles of hardware architecture, digital electronics and communication protocols to ensure their efficiency, reliability and interoperability.

C5 - Apply the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during academic training in professional environments, integrating into work teams, adapting to organizational dynamics and solving real problems through the use of methodologies, tools and technologies specific to the field of Computer Engineering.

C6 - Ability to apply the theoretical foundations of programming languages and lexical, syntactic and semantic processing techniques in the design, implementation and optimization of programming languages and development environments, ensuring their efficiency and adaptability to different computational contexts.

C7 - Ability to understand and implement intelligent systems paradigms and techniques in the analysis, design and development of advanced computing solutions, applicable to various areas such as automation, machine learning and decision making.

C8 - Ability to identify, understand and solve mathematical problems in the field of computer engineering, related to the development of technological solutions and the generation of efficient and optimized software.

C9 - Ability to identify and formulate software solutions based on current models and techniques, developing, verifying, validating and documenting software in accordance with quality standards and good practices in software engineering.

COPT-1 - To conceive and develop projects that integrate advanced knowledge and provide innovative solutions in the field of study of computer engineering.

1. Knowledge of Titles

K1 - To know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change..

K2 - To know basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile.

K3 - Address the effects of the presence of uncertainty in the problems faced by consumers and firms, the implications of risk aversion (or risk neutrality), the role of information and its value, as well as the strategic interaction between economic agents.

K4 - To understand the fundamental elements of the national and international economic environment in which the company operates

K5 - To understand and synthesize the functioning of the various public and private instruments available to the entrepreneur to finance his activity.

K6 - Analyze the main tools for the analysis of the company's competitive situation (including digital transformation processes).

K7 - Understand the different nature of the various variables of an economic problem and solve it using concepts of linear algebra, matrix algebra, and differential calculus.

K8 - Know the legal regime of the different instruments of industrial property law at the service of companies (patents, trademarks, trade names or industrial designs, among others), as well as the legal foundations of the Spanish economic system and the basic rules that regulate the exchange of goods and services.

K9 - To learn the concepts related to market behavior that are useful in the commercial management of the company.

2. Skills of Titles

S1 - Apply statistical methods to perform linear regression analysis and test hypotheses, and understand the nature of the different variables of an economic problem.

S2 - Solve the conditioning factors that develop in any business organization (need to innovate, to permanently update knowledge, relationship with external and internal customers and suppliers, decision making in contexts of uncertainty, efficient time management), applying knowledge of a theoretical-practical nature.

S3 - To plan and organize team work making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

S4 - To use information interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information.

S5 - Apply knowledge to identify with rigor, precision and scientific objectivity the social processes and possible solutions.

S6 - To be able to formulate, debate and defend critical reasoning, using precise terminology and specialized resources on business phenomena, using the concepts and methodologies of analysis of the different disciplines of Business Administration.

S7 - Be able to manage, identify, gather and interpret relevant information on business-related issues.

S8 - Know how to make judgments that include an ethical reflection on fundamental business and economic issues.

S9 - Demonstrate the ability to organize and plan work, to make decisions based on the information obtained and to make judgments based on critical thinking within their area of knowledge.

S10 - Demonstrate good interpersonal communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams.

S11 - Apply interpersonal skills to negotiate efficiently in labour conflicts, as well as to select, motivate and retain employees.

3. Competences of Titles

C1 - Be able to autonomously analyse, develop and defend an interdisciplinary problem related to the contents taught in the Degree, applying the knowledge, skills, tools and strategies acquired or developed during the course.

C2 - To Know and be able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., required in the professional environment.

C3 - Ability to create and manage companies and organizations in response to changes in the environment in which they operate.

C4 - Manage and prepare budgets and apply accounting tools to record and analyse a company's financial transactions.

C5 - Be able to apply the scientific method to relevant business and economic questions, to pose a problem in this field, identifying a method to carefully interpret the available data.

C6 - Assessing the adequacy of the strategies of business organisations and proposing improvements in these strategies based on information available both in the company itself and in its environment.

C7 -Applying statistical and econometric tools to solve organisational problems.

C8 - Apply knowledge of market research to collect and analyse data to guide marketing decisions, as well as to manage communication and advertising campaigns based on the analysis of consumer behaviour.

External internships

External Internships for the Degree in Computer Engineering:

• Pricewaterhousecoopers Asesores de Negocios S.L.
• IBM International Services Center S.A.
• Atos It Solutions & Services Iberia S.L.
• Everis Spain S.L.U.
• Indra Soluciones Tecnológicas de la Información S.L.U.
• Airbus Defense and Space
• Telefónica I D
• Interncional Business Machines S.A. (IBM)
• Indra Sistemas S.A.
• BT España, Cía de Serv. Globales de Telecomunicaciones S.A.
• Capgemini España S.L.

External Internships for the Degree in Business Administration:

• 3M España S.L.
• Abengoa S.A.
• AC Hoteles S.A.
• Adidas España
• Air Europe Lineas Aereas S.A.
• Airbus Group
• Apple INC
• Banca March
• Banco de España
• Banco Santander S.A.
• Bankia S.A.
• Caixabank Asset Management SGIIC S.A.
• Danone S.A.
• Deloitte
• Dupont
• EY
• Ford Motor Company
• HP Hewlett Packard
• Nestle España S.A.
• Toshiba 
• Toyota
• Warner Bros Enterntaiment
• Yesos Ibéricos S.A. (Grupo Uralita)

Career opportunities

We identify three major job opportunities that open up for dual degree graduates:

• Entrepreneurship: those who want to create companies by designing innovative business models and building digital products and services.
• Digital Product Managers: identifying customer needs, designing strategies and leading multidisciplinary teams to build digital products in an agile way.
• Digital Business Architect: aligning strategic business objectives, established by the company's steering committee, with the digitalization and innovation initiatives coming from different areas and departments of the organization.

All our graduates will be qualified to work in any business sector.

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Schedules and calendars in Leganés/Getafe Campus

Schedule in bachelor's degree

Academic calendar

Exams calendar (first semester)

Exams calendar (second semester)

Exams calendar (recovery tests)

Schedules and calendars in Colmenarejo Campus

Schedule in bachelor's degree

Academic calendar

Exams calendar (first semester)

Exams calendar (second semester)

Exams calendar (recovery tests)