(I) Program Introduction

Since 2016, Yellow River Conservancy Technical University (YRCTU) and Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) have jointly launched cooperative programs in Engineering Surveying Technology and Architectural Engineering Technology. These programs are included in China’s national enrollment plan for regular higher vocational education. Through diversified collaboration models such as joint cultivation and framework cooperation, YRCTU continues to advance high-level, forward-looking international educational partnerships. We are committed to nurturing high-quality talents with global vision and international competitiveness, providing robust support for national strategies and regional development.

Teaching Model: A curriculum system combining "English Oral Language + Bilingual (Chinese-English) Professional Courses," delivered jointly by English and Chinese faculty.

Study Model: Students who complete all required credits and meet the graduation criteria of YRCTU will receive a Chinese regular higher vocational education diploma. Those who fulfill the requirements of NMC may opt for a one-year exchange program at the institution during their third academic year.

(II) Advantages of the Program

The Architectural Engineering Technology and Engineering Surveying Technology programs at Yellow River Conservancy Technical University are all flagship disciplines, supported by a strong faculty and recognized for their first-class teaching standards and talent development quality in China. NMC possesses abundant teaching resources in these programs, with talent development standards that align with international benchmarks - representing its traditional areas of excellence. By strategically aligning their respective strengths, the two universities effectively integrate and complement high-quality educational resources, jointly ensuring the cultivation of highly skilled, globally competitive technical professionals.

(III) Program Introduction

I. Engineering Surveying Technology (China-US Cooperative Education Program)

1. Educational Objectives

This program, building on a nationally recognized key discipline and in collaboration with NMC, cultivates highly skilled professionals with English proficiency and international geomatics expertise to meet global engineering demands. With distinctive features of "proficiency in English, specialized excellence, high competency, and innovative concepts," the program adopts small-class bilingual instruction delivered by a joint faculty of Chinese and English educators.

2. Core Courses

College English (Intensive Reading, Oral Communication, Listening Comprehension), English for Geomatics, Engineering Surveying (National-Level Top-Quality Course), GPS Surveying and Positioning (National-Level Top-Quality Course), Control Surveying (Provincial-Level Top-Quality Course), Digital Mapping (Provincial-Level Top-Quality Course), Topographic Surveying, Land Surveying & Cadastral Mapping (Top-Quality Course Recognized by MOE Steering Committee), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Surveying, Introduction to Engineering, and International Engineering Drawing Interpretation.

3. Career Prospects

This program is designed to meet the international engineering talent demands of employers. Graduates will be qualified to work in industries such as water conservancy, transportation, and construction, engaging in surveying, production organization, implementation, and management of international projects—including hydropower, wind power, railways, highways, and industrial/civil construction.

II. Architectural Engineering Technology (China-US Cooperative Education Program)

1. Educational Objectives

This program, building on a nationally recognized key discipline and in collaboration with NMC, cultivates highly skilled professionals with English proficiency and international architectural engineering expertise to meet global engineering demands. With distinctive features of "proficiency in English, specialized excellence, high competency, and innovative concepts," the program adopts small-class bilingual instruction delivered by a joint faculty of Chinese and English educators.

2. Core Courses

College English (Intensive Reading, Oral Communication, Listening Comprehension), Technical English for Construction, Architectural Drawing & Structures, Construction Mechanics, Building Surveying, Foundation & Earthwork Engineering, Masonry/Concrete Structure Construction, Decoration & Waterproofing Engineering, Construction Organization & Management, Engineering Measurement & Costing, and Construction Documentation Management.

3. Career Prospects

This program prepares graduates for careers in large and medium-sized domestic and international construction enterprises, architectural supervision firms, real estate development and property management companies, architectural design institutes, and construction management departments. Graduates will be qualified to engage in architectural design, construction, and management roles across the industry.