UCLOG

June 29th to July 31th, 2020

The Undergraduate Certificate in
Logistics & Supply Chain
Management - UCLOG
 The Undergraduate Certificate in
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
(UCLOG) is an elite program from the

UCLOG
June 29th to July 31th, 2020
Center for Latin American Logistics
Innovation (CLI) hosted at the Bogota
campus, and geared towards
outstanding undergraduate students
from all over the world.

OVERVIEW The UCLOG is open to students fully

enrolled in bachelor programs in

OF THE areas relevant to supply chain

management and logistics.

PROGRAM The program is taught by researchers

and lecturers from CLI and the MIT
SCALE Latin America network in the
most innovating topics in Logistics &
Supply Chain Management.

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVE & TOPICS
The UCLOG provides a unique world-class experience that boosts successful professional careers
in supply chain. It seeks to develop innovative problem-solving in Logistics & Supply Chain
Management in the context of Latin America. The UCLOG is based on a challenging and hands-on
learning experience involving partner leading companies of CLI and best-in-class lecturers from
the MIT SCALE Latin America network. The program focuses on five relevant topics in logistics and
supply chain management:

Operations and Contemporary issues in Latin American Innovative problem Logistics and Supply Chain
Innovation in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Logistics and Supply solving and engineering Management Quantitative
Emergent Markets Management (SCM) Chain Management design methods and tools

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 COMPETENCIES: Disciplinary
and personal competencies
INNOVATION: an
innovating academic
experience with
world-class leading
partners.
WHY
PARTICIPATE?
EDUCATION: Complementary
education on Supply Chain
Management & Logistics with
emphasis on practical and
applicable knowledge.
EXPERIENCE: International
academic and multicultural
experience in Latin America. The
program will host students from
all over the world. Academic
topics and collaborative work.
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development
SCALE Latin America
Network - MIT: A
program developed by
UNIVERSITY Universities and
Academic members of
the SCALE Latin America
Network - MIT
CERTIFICATE: A certificate
from CLI, an associate research
center of MIT SCALE. Experts:
International experts from USA,
Europe and Latin America.
STUDENTS
OPPORTUNITY: Having the
opportunity to engage with
some of the most important
Colombian companies, that lead
challenges in logistics and
supply chain management.
 WHO IS CLI?

In 2008, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and the logistics education and
GS1 Colombia firm LOGYCA, signed a multi-year agreement to create the Center for
Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI) as part of the MIT Global SCALE Network of
supply chain research centers. Through this partnership, the MIT Global SCALE Network
has developed a vibrant academic and research network throughout Latin America.

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 An ability to identify,

LEARNING An ability to function on

multidisciplinary teams.
formulate, and solve
engineering problems.

OUTCOMES
UCLOG
Students will
develop the The broad education *ABET EAC An ability to design a system,
Learning Outcomes component, or process to
necessary to understand
following the impact of engineering meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic,
solutions in a global,
competencies*: economic, environmental,
and social context.
environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability.

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STRUCTURE 50-60 hours
of classroom learning activities

EXPLORATION Guest speakers and company tours to introduce

Challenge based Learning activities: ACTIVITIES the context/problem situation and background.

260 activity-hours in total LEARNING AND Relevant lectures, seminars, workshops,

RESEARCH simulation games, lab work and company tours to
MODULES support problem-solving and solutions design.
155 hours
of independent studies
Individual and collaborative work and research. 40-50 hours
of industry-linked activities
CHALLENGE
5 hours IMMERSION AND
Company immersion for observation, engaging
stakeholders, data collection, and coaching.
of outcomes evaluation ENGAGEMENT
and assessment
Disciplinary outcomes assessment by internal COLLABORATIVE Team problem solving and coaching, for creation,
and external evaluators. PROBLEM-SOLVING documentation and sharing progress.

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 OUTLINE
The The UCLOG 2020
will take place from ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

June 29th to CLASSROOM

- Exploration Activities
- Learning and research modules
July 31th, 2020
(5 weeks) - Challenge immersion and engagement
INDUSTRY-
Collaborative problem-solving
The program will follow the LINKED
- Coaching
principles of Challenge-based
learning, which is a teaching strategy
focused on providing students with a INDEPENDENT
Research work (individual and teams)
learning challenge based on a STUDIES
relevant and real problem situation,
in order to develop a plausible EVALUATION Individual and teams
solution. This involves:

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To apply to DOCUMENTS INSTRUCTIONS
UCLOG's program, you must send 1. Resume or CV
the following documents to Provide a resume that includes all your personal information and experience.

cbecerra@logyca.org before 2. Letters of Recommendation

Round I: December 13th, 2019 Provide the contact information for two people capable of judging your
academic and/or professional potential (i.e., professor or supervisor).
Round II: March 13th, 2020
3. Transcripts
Round III: May 29th, 2020
Send the corresponding transcripts of your academic experience.

• Resume or CV 4. Statement of Objectives

Please give your reasons for wanting to participate in the program. Prepare
• Transcripts your statement of objectives and goals in whatever form clearly presents
• 2 professional or academic your views.
recommendation letters
5. Video Statement
• Statement of Objectives
As part of your application we need to hear from you in person.
• Video Statement You will need webcam capability to complete your application.

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UCLOG
Program Cost 2020:
2.200 USD
This cost includes:
Coffee break
Lunch

*Students are responsible for Travel & Living Expenses.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Round I: December 13th, 2019
Round II: March 13th, 2020
Round III: May 29th, 2020

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Get 5% discount if 3 students from the same university
enroll in the program, or if you bellong to any of these
SCALE Network Members Universities.

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UCLOG
June 29th to July 31th, 2020
The Undergraduate Certificate in
Logistics & Supply Chain
Management - UCLOG

FOR MORE
INFORMATION
OR REGISTRATION
Contact
Cesar Becerra
Executive Manager,
CLI and LOGYCA / RESEARCH
cbecerra@logyca.org

Sindy Melo
UCLOG Program Coordinator
simelo@logyca.org

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