Graduates of the Product Design program at Universidad de Las Américas are creative problem-solvers who conceptualize, develop, and refine design solutions that integrate technical, technological, and aesthetic expertise. Graduates create products, services, and user experiences that drive innovation and differentiation in national, regional, and global markets.
Furthermore, graduates apply theoretical and practical design methodologies, leveraging advanced manufacturing processes, material science, and emerging technologies with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Graduates communicate design intent effectively using industry-standard representation and visualization tools. By identifying user needs and stakeholder requirements, graduates develop product solutions across physical, digital, and interactive platforms. Additionally, graduates manage design projects through a strategic and innovation-driven approach, adding value and competitive advantage in commercial and independent ventures.
Finally, in professional practice, graduates demonstrate adaptability to evolving societal landscapes with a mindset of continuous innovation. Graduates uphold ethical and professional principles, fostering responsible and sustainable solutions while working in corporate, consultancy, or entrepreneurial settings.
Demographic Data: Program headcount totals the number of students enrolled yearly and a breakdown by men and women. Enrollment by ethnicity presents data on the most representative ethnic groups of the program.
Student Completion:
Retention and graduation rates are calculated through the 2020-2021 academic year, based on new, first-time students entering in the fall semester, regardless of whether they enroll in the daytime or evening version of their program (if available). These rates do not consider incoming transfer students. Retention rates are calculated in 1 and 2 years.
Graduation rates are calculated according to each program’s duration length (100%) and within 150% of the normal time for a bachelor’s degree. The percentage of graduates in each cohort by gender considers only actual graduates, not the original makeup of the cohort.
Scholarship information: Information is divided by the type of scholarship granted.
Geographic Data: Presents the composition of the students of the program.
Add'l. Demogr. Data: Includes information on marital status, disability, and first-generation students.
In every semester, the program provides assessment results according to its Multiannual Assessment Plan (MAP), which typically considers one or more of its program learning outcomes (PLOs). Most programs utilize the platform Brightspace to collect and assess student work and to present the data and evidence of student achievement. These results and their analysis, with the objective of identifying areas for improvement, are presented in the program’s annual assessment report. In the graphic below, the most recent period in which a PLO has been assessed is indicated, with the percentage indicating achievement of the expected performance standard for that PLO, according to the rubric used to evaluate the student work. This standard can be designated at an introductory, intermediate, or final level, depending upon how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) align to each PLO in the program’s curriculum map.