B.S. in Urban Technology
Degree Information
Eligibility
The Urban Technology program is designed for recent high school graduates who will be first-year students at the University of Michigan. Current U-M undergraduates may apply for a cross-campus transfer. Urban Technology is not available to students transferring into the University of Michigan.
First Year
If you’re joining us as a first-year student with a declared major, you will take required courses each semester.
Cross-Campus Transfer
If you’re transferring from a different U-M Ann Arbor school/college, you should complete a minimum of 34 credit hours and a maximum of 70 credit hours during your first two years on campus, including all of the prerequisite coursework outlined below. This program is not currently available to transfer students outside of the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Learn more about cross-campus transfer requirements.
Degree Requirements
You will complete a total of 120 credits as an Urban Technology student. Required courses focus on cities, technology, and design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Urban Technology program?
The Urban Technology program is primarily intended for recent high school graduates who will be first-year students at the University of Michigan. Current U-M undergraduates may apply for a cross-campus transfer every fall semester. Transfers from other colleges and universities are not eligible at this time.
Am I eligible to receive need-based financial aid?
Yes, if you have filed the FAFSA and the CSS Profile. Learn more here.
What internship opportunities exist in Urban Technology?
Our Career and Professional Development team has a great network and we will work with you individually to identify opportunities of greatest interest. Program Director Bryan Boyer is also personally working on building bridges for the urban technology students and will be involved in finding internship opportunities for you and your classmates.
What are the networking opportunities in Urban Technology?
In the Urban Technology program, you will have classes with full-time professors as well as professors of practice and visiting professors who come from industry. And you will have regular guest speakers in class. This means your networking will start right in the classroom. Additionally, U-M as a whole has lots of networking events with alumni and a global network of alums, so there will be plenty of opportunities to network with people from the built environment (architecture and urban planning) as well as other disciplines. This is essential. You want to network with your future peers but also your future clients and collaborators—the people who will hire you.
What about looking beyond a bachelor’s degree?
Our program in Urban Technology is a foundation that prepares you to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. After this degree, some may choose to go on to master’s programs in architecture or urban planning, interaction design, or MBA – but the possibilities are endless. You can apply the knowledge from this program to any field. The degree is designed to be a platform for whatever you do next, so it will enable some people to join the workforce directly after college and for others, it will give them a good base from which to continue their studies in a specialized field.
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