College of Innovation & Technology

Quality degrees focused on innovation and technology

CIT offers top-tier academic programs that blend hands-on experience with real-world connections, so you’re inspired by expert faculty, supported by industry leaders and prepared to launch a successful career in today’s growing tech landscape.

At CIT, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our bachelor of science programs combine hands-on technical training with forward-thinking education, empowering ambitious, creative students like you to become leaders in the ever-evolving world of technology.

CIT Premium

CIT has consolidated all course and lab fees into a single $90 charge per credit hour to replace individual lab fees and support educational resources. This cost difference appears as a separate line item for each course, labeled “CIT Premium.” For example, a 4 credit hour CIT course will include a $360 charge.

This change eliminates individual course and lab fees in favor of a simpler calculation that, while higher than in previous years, will greatly enhance your classroom experience.

CIT Premium will cover numerous expenses in CIT labs and classrooms, including new equipment, maintenance of existing equipment and support for lab staff. Other covered items include consumables that support student learning, such as robotic kits, laboratory notebooks and materials for projects. The new charge will also help fund state-of-the-art facilities, expanded collaboration with our partner campuses in Ann Arbor and Dearborn, increased research opportunities, stronger industry and alumni relations, and new programs of study.

Through this change, our goal is to reduce confusion, increase transparency and maintain the unique learning environments that are part of the College of Innovation & Technology.

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About CIT

Our vision is to gain national and international recognition for excellence in technology education, research, and innovation. The College of Innovation & Technology stands out among public institutions as it evolves into a transformative leader in polytechnic education.

With a strong focus on workforce development, CIT offers immersive, hands-on learning experiences and fosters meaningful partnerships with industry leaders. Through innovation and collaboration in research and education, CIT is committed to driving economic growth in Flint, Genesee County and across Michigan, helping build a sustainable, next-generation community.

Zach Thomas, a student in the joint B.S./M.S. Software Engineering program with a concentration in artificial intelligence, poses for a portrait.

“Every professor I’ve had treats me more like a colleague than a student. Their goal is not to get you through college just on paper; they want to help you learn, and treat you like a human being, rather than a faceless number.”

Zach Thomas, Software Engineer

Learn and engage with industry leaders

CIT leadership collaborates closely with industry partners to develop co-curricular experiences, innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities, and student leadership training. We also help working professionals advance their careers by retooling and pivoting into new areas through short courses, certificates, and online modules.

Our partners include:

Auto-Owners Insurance
Consumers Energy
Ford Motor Company
General Motors

Lear Corporation
Nexteer
RoboDK
United Wholesale Mortgage
Verizon Wireless

Explore Our Programs

Find the path that fits your goals, whether you are starting an undergraduate degree, advancing with graduate study, or building targeted skills through a non-credit certificate.

Undergraduate Programs

Start your career with a bachelor’s degree in fields like computer science, engineering, data science, cybersecurity, biology, or mathematics.

Graduate Programs

Advance your expertise with a master’s degree, joint BS/MS pathway, or graduate certificate designed for working professionals and recent graduates.

Noncredit Certificates

Build in-demand skills quickly with flexible, non-credit certificate programs focused on applied technology, data, and professional development.

Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!

UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.

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