Smart Infrastructure Finance
The Master of Engineering in Smart Infrastructure Finance at the University of Michigan provides a focused program for students seeking advanced knowledge in infrastructure investment, financial modeling, and sustainable project financing. The curriculum emphasizes capital planning, risk assessment, public private partnerships, and economic analysis, preparing students to design, evaluate, and manage complex infrastructure projects. Students engage in applied research, financial modeling exercises, and case studies, developing skills necessary to optimize resource allocation, assess financial risks, and implement innovative financing strategies. This program cultivates both analytical expertise and financial proficiency, equipping graduates to contribute to infrastructure development and investment decision making.
Learners participate in an interdisciplinary environment where finance, engineering, and public policy intersect. The curriculum offers opportunities for applied project analysis, economic modeling, and evaluation of financing strategies, allowing students to explore transportation, energy, and urban infrastructure systems. Through mentorship, seminars, and collaborative projects, students refine problem solving, financial analysis, and strategic planning skills. With a focus on practical application and evidence based decision making, the program prepares graduates to develop financially sustainable infrastructure solutions and influence investment strategies at organizational and governmental levels.
Key information
Key Facts
- Program Title: Smart Infrastructure Finance
- Degree Type: Master of Engineering
- Duration: 1 year
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
- Location: University of Michigan, United States
- Field of Study: Finance
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 - Foundations in Smart Infrastructure Finance
• Infrastructure Finance Principles
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Capital Planning and Budgeting
• Financial Modeling for Infrastructure
Semester 2 - Advanced Applications and Research
• Public Private Partnerships
• Sustainable Project Financing
• Applied Financial Analysis Project
• Seminar in Smart Infrastructure Investment
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program acquire advanced financial, analytical, and project management skills that prepare them for careers in infrastructure investment, financial consulting, project finance, and public private partnerships. They develop expertise in financial modeling, risk assessment, and strategic planning, enabling them to evaluate and implement infrastructure projects with economic and societal impact. The program also prepares graduates for roles in government agencies, multinational firms, and consulting organizations. Graduates leave equipped to lead infrastructure projects, optimize financing strategies, and contribute to sustainable economic development initiatives.
Why Choose This Program
This program is ideal for students seeking a curriculum that integrates infrastructure finance with applied project management and economic analysis, offering opportunities for hands on projects, case studies, and mentorship. Learners benefit from faculty guidance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and applied financial modeling experience that strengthen analytical, strategic, and problem solving skills. The curriculum emphasizes evidence based financial planning, sustainable investment, and professional development, preparing graduates to address complex infrastructure and funding challenges. With its focus on financial proficiency and practical application, the program provides a rigorous academic environment for students aspiring to careers in infrastructure finance, investment, and sustainable development.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: 734-764-8129
Email: rackadmis@umich.edu
Address: Graduate Admissions Office, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
