Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diploma in Professional and Labor Development in Economic and Social History of Republican Chile is a program designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the country's economic and social history, with a focus on the impact of economic models on the well-being and inequality of the population.

Program Details

• Coordinaciµn ejecutiva: Prof. Ignacio PÕrez
• Fecha y hora: 14/03/26 al 25/08/26, Saturdays, 10:00 hrs.
• Lugar: A distancia (Formato hÚbrido)
• Dirigido a: Persons interested in applying knowledge and competencies related to economic education at secondary and tertiary levels, as well as those involved in disciplinary activities.
• Organiza: Departamento de Ciencias Histµricas
• Valor: Arancel: $1.244.000.-

Program Presentation

The program aims to deepen the understanding of national historical processes from the perspective of Economic and Social History, with an emphasis on the impact on the well-being and inequality of the population, considering the regional and global economic context.

Profile of Graduates

Graduates of the program will have the initial training to comprehend the complex economic trajectory of Chile since its independence, through a permanent comparison with regional countries and successful references, from a people-centered and well-being-focused vision.

Program Contents

• Introducciµn: las eras del capitalismo global
• La herencia colonial
• La independencia y el primer ciclo primario exportador
• La fase expansiva del ciclo salitrero
• Crisis y cambio en el modelo de desarrollo
• Industrializaciµn dirigida por el Estado
• La era de las transformaciones estructurales
• La economÚa durante la dictadura militar
• La economÚa tras el retorno a la democracia
• Fuentes para la Historia Econµmica y Social
• Salarios y condiciones de vida
• Brechas de gÕnero en el largo plazo
• Acceso a la vivienda y a servicios bÃsicos

Academic Dedication

• 5 creditos transferibles
• 45 horas cronolµgicas directas

Requirements

• Contar con al menos dos semestres cursados de una carrera profesional o en un programa de bachillerato, licenciatura o postgrado.

Application Period

Noviembre 2025 a marzo 2026

Tuition Fee Discounts

• 20% por pago hasta el 31 de enero de 2026
• 20% para estudiantes de carreras, bachillerato, licenciatura o postgrado que presenten un promedio de notas igual o superior a 5,0 al momento de postular.
• 20% para acadÕmicos, personal de colaboraciµn y egresados de la Universidad de Chile.
• 20% para funcionarios pºblicos.
• 20% para mujeres y 25% personas inscritas en el Registro Nacional de Pueblos IndÚgenas.