Columbia University (Fu Foundation)

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Master of Science in Applied Physics Master of Science in Operations Research: Methods in Finance Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Master of Science in Operations Research Master of Science in Chemical Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management Systems: Concentration in Risk and Revenue Management Master of Science in Civil Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management Systems: Concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Concentration in Construction Engineering and Management Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Engineering Master of Science in Industrial Engineering: Concentration in Systems Engineering
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, as part of a world-class teaching and research university, educates talented students who aspire to become innovative, socially responsible leaders in industry, government, and academia. Our students strive to improve the human condition locally, nationally, and globally. CVN allows scholars and professionals from around the world access to the exact same courses, coursework, tests, and professors as their on-campus counterparts.
School type	Private
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in engineering degree programs	16
Concentrations with highest demand
Computer Science Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering Management Industrial/Manufacturing Mechanical
Concentrations offered
Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering Science and Engineering Physics Chemical Environmental/Environmental Health Civil Industrial/Manufacturing Computer Science Materials Electrical/Electronic/Communications Mechanical Engineering Management Other

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

126

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	72 full-time; 27 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	69
Average experience teaching online courses	8 years
National Academy of Engineering members	15%
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	5 full-time; 10 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	8
Maximum class size	20

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	No instructor preference
Students enroll as online students	No
Credits earned online equal earned on-campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	All
Same curricula for online and campus students	All

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.5 years
Program target time to graduate	2.5 years
Required time to earn degree	5 years