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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES · EXACT SCIENCES

Maestría en educación

mention in advanced mathematics for high school

Santo Domingo
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DURATION

2 academic periods

MODALITY

Hybrid

CAMPUS

Santo Domingo

CES Resolution

RPC-SO-44-NO.676-2025

DEGREE

Master in education with a specialization in advanced mathematics for high school

Description Teachers

Learn about the focus and scope of the program

The Master’s Degree in Defense and Security with a major in Cyber Defense trains high-level professionals capable of analyzing, preventing, and responding to threats in cyberspace. The program integrates strategic national defense knowledge with advanced technical competencies in digital security, cryptography, forensics, and cyber incident management. Graduates will be prepared to lead cyber defense operations in military, government, and private sector environments, contributing to the country’s digital sovereignty.

Mission and Vision

  • Mission

To train leaders in cyber defence with solid strategic and technological knowledge, capable of protecting critical infrastructures and guaranteeing the digital security of the State, through an education of excellence based on applied research and institutional values.

  • Vision

To be the leading postgraduate program in Latin America in the training of cyber defense specialists, recognized for its academic rigor, technological innovation and contribution to national and international security.

Objectives of the Program

What we seek to achieve

To train professionals with a solid pedagogical preparation and disciplinary mastery in mathematics, capable of integrating advanced knowledge in algebra, calculus, geometry, probability, statistics, and differential equations with innovative didactic and technological approaches. The program seeks to strengthen and update the mathematical knowledge of high school (Bachillerato) teachers through the application of computational tools and artificial intelligence to design, implement, and evaluate teaching strategies that promote meaningful learning, logical reasoning, and complex problem-solving.

Results Learning

Skills you will develop

  • They will apply and model advanced concepts of algebra, calculus, geometry, probability, and statistics, utilizing computational tools, Python programming, and artificial intelligence to solve problems and personalize teaching.
  • They will lead educational innovation and research processes aimed at improving academic performance and developing students' logical and critical thinking, contributing to a quality, inclusive mathematics education contextualized to the country's needs.

Curriculum Structure

Academic structure by period

Current Curriculum

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Curriculum Structure

Academic structure by period

  • CDE-101

Cyber Defense and National Security Fundamentals

4 credits

  • CDE-102

Applied Cryptography and Security Protocols

4 credits

  • CDE-103

Threat and Vulnerability Analysis

3 credits

  • CDE-104

Legal and Regulatory Framework in Cybersecurity

3 credits

  • CDE-105

Secure Network Architecture

3 credits

  • CDE-106

Research Methodology

3 credits

  • CDE-201

Advanced Cyber Defense Operations

4 credits

  • CDE-202

Digital Forensics

4 credits

  • CDE-203

Threat Intelligence

3 credits

  • CDE-204

Incident Management and Operational Continuity

3 credits

  • CDE-205

Degree Work Seminar

3 credits

  • CDE-206

Degree Work

6 credits

Profile Professional

The professional we train

  • Analyze contemporary pedagogical, didactic, and curricular theories to design innovative teaching proposals in the field of mathematics.
  • Design didactic sequences and pedagogical strategies based on active methodologies, meaningful learning, and the use of educational technologies.
  • Evaluate curricular models and learning processes to propose contextualized adaptations to the needs of the Ecuadorian high school system in the field of mathematics.
  • Lead innovation processes, pedagogical advising, and educational research aimed at improving academic performance in mathematics.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, geometry, probability, and statistics in solving educational and real-world problems.
  • Model phenomena and processes through the use of differential equations, analytical methods, and numerical tools with an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Integrate computational tools and the Python programming language in the development of didactic resources and interactive mathematical simulations.
  • Implement artificial intelligence systems and learning analytics to personalize mathematics teaching and optimize training processes.

Profile of Graduation

What you can do when you graduate

Graduates of the Master’s Program in Education with a major in Advanced Mathematics for High School (Bachillerato) will be professionals with a solid pedagogical and disciplinary background, capable of integrating advanced mathematical knowledge with innovative teaching approaches. They will analyze pedagogical and curricular theories to design active and technological didactic strategies that strengthen learning at the high school level.

Teacher Teachers

Meet who will guide you

Coordinator: Mgtr. Rodrigo Bastidas

rvbastidas@espe.edu.ec

Be part of the new generation of

Master in education with a specialization in advanced mathematics for high school

Get ready to lead the country’s digital protection with a training in

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