Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) Program

The Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) program is a four-year undergraduate degree that requires the completion of 120 units. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in city innovation, combining mandatory and elective requirements.

Program Structure

The BDCI program is structured to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of city innovation, as well as the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of interest. The program consists of a combination of core courses, electives, and a final project.

Program Requirements

To complete the BDCI program, students must successfully complete a combination of mandatory and elective requirements. These requirements can be found on the Academic Calendar. The program requires a minimum of 120 units, which can be completed in four years of full-time study.

Course Components

The BDCI program consists of various course components, including core courses, electives, and a final project. Core courses provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of city innovation, while electives allow students to specialize in specific areas of interest.

Program Guides

The following program guides are available to help students plan their degree:

• BDCI Program Guide: A recommended sequence of courses to take in four years of full-time study in the BDCI program.
• BDCI Program Guide – Architecture Concentration: A recommended sequence of courses to take in four years of full-time study in the BDCI program with a focus on architecture.
• BDCI Program Guide – Landscape Architecture Concentration: A recommended sequence of courses to take in four years of full-time study in the BDCI program with a focus on landscape architecture.

Program Sequencing Diagrams

The following program sequencing diagrams are available to help students visualize their degree progression:

• BDCI Sequencing Diagram: A diagram depicting a recommended sequence of courses to take in four years of full-time study in the BDCI program.
• BDCI Sequencing Diagram – Architecture Concentration: A diagram depicting a recommended sequence of courses to take in four years of full-time study in the BDCI program with a focus on architecture.
• BDCI Sequencing Diagram – Landscape Architecture Concentration: A diagram depicting a recommended sequence of courses to take in four years of full-time study in the BDCI program with a focus on landscape architecture.

Quick References

The following quick references are available to provide students with a summary of what courses to register for:

• First-Year Reference: A summary of courses to register for in the first year of the BDCI program.
• Second-Year Reference: A summary of courses to register for in the second year of the BDCI program.
• Third-Year Reference, General Pathway: A summary of courses to register for in the third year of the BDCI program, general pathway.
• Third-Year Reference, ARCH Concentration: A summary of courses to register for in the third year of the BDCI program, architecture concentration.
• Third-Year Reference, LAND Concentration: A summary of courses to register for in the third year of the BDCI program, landscape architecture concentration.

Downloadable Resources

The following downloadable resources are available to provide students with additional information:

• BDCI Program Guide: A downloadable version of the BDCI program guide.
• BDCI Program Guide – Architecture Concentration: A downloadable version of the BDCI program guide with a focus on architecture.
• BDCI Program Guide – Landscape Architecture Concentration: A downloadable version of the BDCI program guide with a focus on landscape architecture.
• BDCI Sequencing Diagram: A downloadable version of the BDCI sequencing diagram.
• BDCI Sequencing Diagram – Architecture Concentration: A downloadable version of the BDCI sequencing diagram with a focus on architecture.
• BDCI Sequencing Diagram – Landscape Architecture Concentration: A downloadable version of the BDCI sequencing diagram with a focus on landscape architecture.
• First-Year Enrolment: A downloadable version of the first-year enrolment guide.
• Second-Year Reference: A downloadable version of the second-year reference guide.
• Third-Year Reference, General Pathway: A downloadable version of the third-year reference guide, general pathway.
• Third-Year Reference, ARCH Concentration: A downloadable version of the third-year reference guide, architecture concentration.
• Third-Year Reference, LAND Concentration: A downloadable version of the third-year reference guide, landscape architecture concentration.

Video Resources

The following video resources are available to provide students with additional information:

• BDCI program guide walkthrough: A video walkthrough of the BDCI program guide.
• How to use the Program Sequencing Guide - Diagram Format: A video on how to use the program sequencing guide in diagram format.
• How to use the Program Sequencing Guide - Written (PDF) Format: A video on how to use the program sequencing guide in written (PDF) format.
• Course Registration: A video on course registration.
• Registration Terminology: A video on registration terminology.
• Registration Tips: A video on registration tips.
• Registration Resources: A video on registration resources.