Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Information Design at College Park (InfoDesign)

The Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Information Design (InfoDesign) at the University of Maryland College of Information (INFO College) teaches students to frame important problems at the intersection of people and information; to design solutions for those problems; and to realize, deploy and iterate on those solutions.

InfoDesign supports students in their efforts to use technology in the service of the greater good; to apply and expand their creativity; to develop a start-up mentality (in which they must try solutions and fail first in order to succeed), and to engage in rapid development and prototyping grounded by rapid evaluation and assessment. Students participate in hands-on studio and laboratory classes in user-centered design, technology development, problem-solving and cross-disciplinary communication.

This innovative curriculum blends theory, practical skills, and hands-on learning with industry professionals, preparing our graduates to apply their skills directly and immediately in their careers. Our students work on projects with the INFO College’s 400+ top industry partners and have opportunities for hands-on learning at the college’s world-renowned research centers and labs.

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UMD Students Change of Major

Current UMD students interested in declaring the BA in Technology and Information Design as a primary or secondary major* must complete the change of major process in TerpEngage. Click here for step by step instructions.

*Students wishing to earn a double major or a double degree may need additional advising and coordination with the advising office of their other major prior to course registration.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Information Design at College Park (InfoDesign) degree requires a total of 120 credits, including 40 credits in General Education and 45 credits in the Technology and Information Design major. In addition to the ten core courses, 15 credits (five courses) of upper-level major electives are required to complete the Technology and Information Design degree.

Benchmark Courses set students up for success in the program and create foundational knowledge. Courses include Design Across Campus, Intro to Programming for Information Science, Innovation Tools and Mindsets, and more.

Major Core Courses allow students to become experts in the field, with courses like Designing Fair Systems, Prototyping and Development Technologies Studio, and Cross-disciplinary Design Communication Lab.

Major Electives allow students to choose six additional elective course to tailor their education to their specific interest areas. Elective options include courses like Information User Needs and Assessment, Design and Human Disability and Aging, and Privacy, Security and Ethics for Big Data.

Visit the InfoDesign curriculum page for more details.

Undergraduate Minors

The INFO College also offers three academic minors to UMD undergraduate students. InfoDesign students can choose from these minors or others offered at UMD.

The Technology Innovation Leadership Minor
The Information Risk Management, Ethics, and Privacy Minor, Science, Technology
Ethics and Policy (STEP) Minor

Click the INFO Undergraduate Minors page for more details.

Reputation

National Rankings

UMD is #12 in the USA as a Public University (Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges)
UMD is #18 in the USA as a Public Research Institution (NSF HERD Survey)
UMD is #7 in the USA as a University for Undergraduate Entrepreneurship (The Princeton Review)

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Career Paths

InfoDesign graduates may become designers, planners, technology consultants, project managers, and entrepreneurs, in such wide-ranging fields as user experience, mobile development, healthcare, law, entertainment, policy, smart-city development, libraries, and archives. Typical career paths for this degree include:

User Studies Specialist
User Experience Designer
User Interface Designer
Game Designer
Technology Consultants
Content Management Specialist
Software Developer
Production Technician
Website Developer
Creative Director
Project Manager
K-12 Computer Science Teacher

To help you prepare for and kickstart your career, the UMD College of Information offers a variety of resources for both students and alumni. Check out the Career Resources and the Careers Paths pages to learn more.

Student Community

INFO’s faculty, staff, and 2800+ students come from over 61 countries and create a welcoming and encouraging environment. 56% of students identify as male, 45% female, 1% other; 63% of students identify Asian (29%), Black (24%), White (22%), Hispanic/Latino (9%), Biracial (4%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Pacific Islander (<1%), Unknown/Other (12%). The INFO College is committed to bringing together many perspectives to foster deeper understanding and innovation.

At UMD students can also choose from hundreds of student organizations, including INFO student organizations, service opportunities, and social activities.

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Tuition / Costs

Tuition

In-State (Maryland resident) tuition is $5,904.50 per semester for full-time undergraduate students.
Out-of-State (Non-Resident) tuition is $20,593.00 per semester for Non-Resident full-time undergraduate students.
The Mandatory fees are a flat rate of $397.00 for 1-8 credit hours and $861.00 for 9+ credit hours.

View the detailed breakdown of undergraduate tuition & fees.

Learn more about financial aid here and check out the UMD Scholarship Management Tool.