Software Application for the Management of Graduation Projects in Production Engineering

Abstract

This project addresses the need to modernize and optimize the management processes for undergraduate thesis projects in the School of Production Engineering at the Instituto Universitario de la Paz – UNIPAZ. Traditionally, these processes have been carried out manually, resulting in disorganized information management, limited project monitoring, and poor communication among students, advisors, and evaluators.

To overcome these challenges, an integrated software application was developed and partially implemented to centralize and streamline the thesis management workflow. The solution was designed with a focus on usability, accessibility, and information security. It includes modules for user registration, authentication, milestone tracking, internal messaging, and automated report generation.

The methodology involved requirement analysis, user-centered interface design, development using scalable web technologies, and functional testing. The project achieved 75% completion, successfully demonstrating the application’s potential to improve task organization, role allocation, and information flow across the different stages of the thesis lifecycle.

Beyond enhancing administrative efficiency, the software contributes to greater transparency and traceability in the management of academic projects. This initiative lays a strong foundation for future research and development in academic management systems, and its structure could be adapted for use in other academic programs facing similar operational challenges