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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES · ENERGY AND MECHANICS

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

mention in industrial equipment design

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DURATION

2 academic periods

MODALITY

Hybrid

CAMPUS

Main Campus

CES Resolution

RPC-SO-42-No.649-2025

DEGREE

Magíster en ingeniería mecánica con mención en diseño de equipos industriales

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 skilled in the design, analysis, and optimization of industrial equipment through the use of advanced simulation and computer modeling tools, preparing them to lead technological projects in the industry, promoting innovation and adapting to global trends in industrial technology, with the aim of responding to the demands of the labor market and fostering business competitiveness at both national and international levels.

Results Learning

Skills you will develop

  • Ensure the mastery of interdisciplinary methodologies and mathematical models applied to industrial design.
  • Work with professional protocols and processes, integrating advanced techniques of computer analysis, simulation, and optimization.
  • Apply scientific research methodologies in experimental development projects, using specialized software and emerging technologies to innovate in design and manufacturing.
  • Ensure technical rigor and foster high-quality scientific production through publication in indexed journals and participation in scientific conferences.

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

  • Develop essential competencies such as the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems through advanced simulation and computer modeling tools.
  • Acquire skills to integrate sustainability and efficiency into industrial equipment design, applying engineering principles to solve complex problems.
  • Lead technological projects in industry, promote innovation, and adapt to global trends in industrial technology. These competencies respond to the demands of the labor market and foster business competitiveness at both national and international levels.

Profile of Graduation

What you can do when you graduate

  • Design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems and components using advanced engineering tools.
  • Apply computer simulation and modeling techniques to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Develop innovative projects that respond to market needs and can be transformed into business opportunities. Implement and adapt new technologies in the design and manufacture of mechanical systems, promoting continuous improvement and competitiveness in the industry.
  • Design and develop engineering solutions that consider sustainability and environmental impact, promoting the development of clean and efficient technologies. Act with ethics and social responsibility in the practice of their profession, contributing to the well-being of society and sustainable development.
  • Publish and disseminate their research in high-impact scientific journals and participate in conferences and seminars in the field of mechanical engineering.

Teacher Teachers

Meet who will guide you

Coordinator: Ph.D Héctor Calvopiña

hacalvopina@espe.edu.ec

Be part of the new generation of

Magíster en ingeniería mecánica con mención en diseño de equipos industriales

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

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