Columbia University Graduate Engineering

Overview
As a leader in the field of distance learning since the system's implementation in 1986, the Columbia Video Network (CVN) is the Graduate Distance Learning Program from Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science. Rated as the "Best of the Web" in higher education by Forbes Magazine, CVN enables thousands of working professionals and remotely located students to benefit from distance learning and pursue their degrees without any residency requirements on the campus in New York. CVN offers programs in Master of Science, Doctor of Engineering Science, and Professional Degree (PD), covering a wide array of fields such as Engineering Management Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management Systems.

All of CVN's Graduate Degrees are granted by Columbia University, and these degrees are identical to, and indistinguishable from those earned by students on-campus at Columbia University.

Student Appeal
All CVN degrees are identical and indistinguishable from those awarded to on-campus students. Courses are taught by faculty members and instructors who have given keynote lectures in national and international conferences and received best-paper awards and professional-society awards, as well as active in research and professional societies. Classes are actual on-campus classes and made available electronically to registered CVN students via online streaming media or via downloadable lectures, enabling distance learners to receive the same quality education.

Financial
Columbia University's educational financing options consist of federal, state, institutional and private sources of funds to help meet the diverse needs of the student population. Federal financial aid includes Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study.

School Facts & Figures

  • Accreditation: Regional, HLC
  • Size: N/A
  • Type: Private Not-for-Profit, 4-Year
  • Religious Affiliation: N/A
  • Academic Affiliation: N/A
  • Career Services: Yes
  • Course Schedule: Tri-Semester, 6-8 Weeks
  • Credit Options: Transfer
  • Scholarships Offered: Yes
  • Loans Offered: Perkins, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized, Graduate PLUS, Federal Work-Study

Programs Offered:
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering- Construction Engineering and ManagementM.S. in Civil Engineering- Construction Engineering and Management
    This program is of particular interest to architects and engineers without formal education in project leadership, management and finance. Through courses delving into the activities and issues of planning, financing, procuring, constructing, and managing, students develop a mix of fundamental and advanced areas of study that enables them to effectively deliver and manage the capital facilities and infrastructure that are critical to worldwide productivity.
    Prerequisite:
    Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering - GeneralM.S. in Civil Engineering - General
    This flexible program encompasses concentrations in structures, construction engineering, reliability and random processes, soil mechanics, fluid mechanics, hydrogeology, continuum mechanics, finite element methods, computational mechanics, experimental mechanics, acoustics, vibrations and dynamics, earthquake engineering, or any combination thereof, such as fluid-structure interaction. The specializations include:
    • Structural Analysis and Design: Students learn applications to steel and concrete buildings, bridges, and other structures.
    • Geotechnical Engineering: Features principles of soil mechanics, engineering geology, and foundation engineering.
    • Construction Engineering and Management: Participants study subjects such as capital facility planning and financing, strategic management, managing engineering and construction processes, construction industry law, construction techniques, managing civil infrastructure systems, civil engineering and construction entrepreneurship.
    • Environmental Engineering and Water Resources: Students explore topics in transport of water-borne substances, hydrology, sediment transport, hydrogeology, and geoenvironmental design of containment systems.

    Prerequisite:
    Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • M.S. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Electrical Engineering
    This balanced degree program encompasses subjects of broad importance as well as theory and application, covering the history of modern economic, social, and political institutions pertinent to engineering. Courses include Signals & Systems, Electronic Circuits, Electromagnetics, Solid State, Microwave, and Fiber Optics. Students may take optional concentrations in Multimedia Networking, Telecommunications Engineering, Media Engineering, Lightwave (Photonics) Engineering, Wireless and Mobile Communications, Microelectronic Circuits, and Systems Biology.
    Pre-requisites:
    Candidates must complete 30 points of credit beyond the bachelor's degree. A minimum of 15 points of credit must be at the 6000 level or higher. At least 15 points must be taken in Electrical Engineering courses or courses designated COMS, of which at least 10 points must be EE courses.
  • M.S. in Materials Science and EngineeringM.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
    This multidisciplinary program readies students to lay the basis for understanding, developing, testing, and applying materials that form the foundation for present and future technologies. Graduates have the knowledge and ability to shape future human endeavors by developing improved, highly efficient, and environmentally-sound materials, from ceramic engines for the automotive industry to semiconductor devices for the microelectronic industry.
    Prerequisite:
    Undergraduate degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or other related field from an accredited academic institution, with minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • M.S. in MathematicsM.S. in Mathematics
    This program focuses on advanced quantitative methods and draws on the diverse strengths of Columbia in stochastic processes, numerical methods and application. Topics covered include probability and random processes, statistics, partial differential equations, financial markets and instruments, valuation and hedging techniques, and computational and simulation methods.
    Pre-requisites:
    Applicants must submit one official transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a Statement of Academic Purpose, and three letters of evaluation from academic sources.
  • M.S. in Mechanical EngineeringM.S. in Mechanical Engineering
    Students of this curriculum learn to design and manufacture everything from small individual parts and devices to large systems, shouldering the responsibility of taking a product from concept to the marketing. The courses focus on the skills and knowledge they need to understand the forces and the environment of a product and its subsystems, to design for functionality, as well as to determine the best manufacturing method and sustainability measures.
    Prerequisite:
    Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field from an accredited academic institution, with minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Doctor of Engineering Science in Civil EngineeringDoctor of Engineering Science in Civil Engineering
    This program features in-depth instruction and research in a civil engineering specialty that prepares graduates to contribute scholarly work in the field. Prospective doctoral candidates select a focus in a department such as structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, heat conduction in solids, geo-environmental engineering, computation mechanics, risk and reliability, hazards analysis, multi-scale science and engineering, parallel processing algorithms, hydro-climate modeling, geotechnical engineering, structural analysis and design, concrete structures, structural dynamics, simulation and robust design, globalization and technological change, structural materials, fracture and fatigue, sustainable engineering, construction engineering, and random vibrations.
    Prerequisite:
    Master's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science or other related field from an accredited academic institution, plus two recommendation letters, transcripts, resume, and a personal-professional statement.
  • Doctor of Engineering Science in Materials Science and EngineeringDoctor of Engineering Science in Materials Science and Engineering
    This program centers on the synthesis, processing, structure, and properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and other materials, with emphasis on understanding and exploiting relationships among structure, properties, and applications requirements. Students engage in a diversity of research projects from polycrystalline silicon, nanocrystals, and plasma processing of materials to magnetic thin films for giant and colossal magnetoresistance. They also explore topics such as wide-band-gap II-VI semiconductors, long-range applications of high-temperature superconductors, magnetotransport measurements, X-ray diffraction techniques, and more.
    Prerequisite:
    Master's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science or other related field from an accredited academic institution, plus two recommendation letters, transcripts, resume, and a personal-professional statement.
  • Doctor of Engineering Science in Mechanical EngineeringDoctor of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering
    Geared toward providing provide in-depth instruction in mechanical engineering, this program encompasses numerous specializations for prospective doctoral candidates to select and advance their knowledge base, such as controls and robotics, energy and micropower generation, fluid mechanics, heat/mass transfer, mechanics of materials, manufacturing, material processing, MEMS, nanotechnology, and orthopedic biomechanics.
    Prerequisite:
    Master's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science or other related field from an accredited academic institution, plus two recommendation letters, transcripts, resume, and a personal-professional statement.
  • P.D. in Mechanical EngineeringP.D. in Mechanical Engineering
    This curriculum aims to expand mechanical engineers' expertise in two specialized areas: control/manufacturing and thermofluids. It is particularly beneficial to those interested in or expecting to immerse themselves with the design and control of manufacturing and thermofluid systems.
    Prerequisite:
    Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field (such as aerospace), with minimum GPA of 3.0 (waived for Professional Degree applicants).

Columbia University Graduate Engineering

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