"Towards the determination of competencies of the commercial engineer in Chile"

Abstract

"This document summarizes the main findings derived from a 5-year study aimed at determining the competencies of the professional in the undergraduate degree in Commercial Engineering in the Chilean context. To identify the professional's competencies, workshops were held with graduated professionals, business representatives from various industrial sectors, and faculty members from different disciplinary areas, aimed at collecting their respective perceptions. In general, it is concluded that competencies are key resources that give professionals autonomy and capabilities to create wealth through the construction of new spaces for growth and development. Likewise, based on the uniqueness of people, they can develop and maintain lasting relationships, maintain collaborative relationships, and actively commit to the public and civic life of organizations and the country. © 2026 Bustamante-Ubilla, Carvache-Franco, Villarreal Navarrete, Carvache-Franco and Carvache-Franco."