As a distance learning student, you’ll learn from the same expert faculty and earn the same professional degree as on-campus students. However, the coursework is delivered online to accommodate part-time study and full-time careers.
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Online learning options
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Take at your own pace
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Part-time schedule for full-time employees
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Global alumni network
What Path Are You Pursuing?
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Aerospace Engineering
Elevate your career by enrolling in our Aerospace Engineering program. Gain expertise in robotics, orbital mechanics, and spaceflight maneuvers through our advanced courses, and propel your skills to new heights in the space industry.
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Mechanical Engineering
Our program provides a comprehensive foundation across key mechanical engineering disciplines, including course areas in intermediate dynamics, dimensional tolerancing, engineering vibrations, and automotive engineering.
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Systems Engineering
Dive into courses like Feedback Control Systems, Computational Optimization, Information Design, and Strategic Decision-Making to acquire the technical expertise and complex problem-solving skills needed to excel in today’s dynamic world.
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Engineering Management
Discover your potential with Cornell Engineering’s online MEM program. Develop mastery in project management, data analytics, engineering smart cities, decision framing and more!
“Being that I am a full-time employee, I already devote a large portion of the week to working. Having the class sessions recorded for us to rewatch asynchronously gave me leverage to watch during times most optimal for my schedule. In addition, professors were very responsive for requests to virtually schedule time on their calendar when it came to questions on homework or project deliverables which was a game changer for me within the distance learning program. This allowed me to have more of a personalized experience when watching lectures because I could follow along at my own pace and schedule time with the professor on any subject matter that I needed more clarity on.”
Kevin Afoakwah Systems Engineering
Questions and Answers
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What programs offer a part-time distance learning mode?
Currently, four programs offer a distance learning mode: Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering.
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Are the distance learning degrees taught synchronously or asynchronously?
Distance Learning students have opportunities to engage with courses both synchronously and asynchronously. The programs are designed to be flexible for working professionals.
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Will I have opportunities to come to campus as a distance learning student?
Depending on the program, you may have the opportunity to come to campus for a residential week in the summer. Reach out to the individual programs for more information.