Cornell University

Online Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering Management — Distance Learning

At a Glance

State
New York
Cost
OOS/Online: $2,465/credit (M.Eng. Distance Learning; 2026-27 rates from official Cornell University Bursar page)
Degree
MEng
GRE Required
Waived for 2026 application cycle. Generally required for other cycles — no minimum score or GPA. Check program page for current year policy.
Type
Private · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
National 12
Starts Per Year
1
Months to Complete
24-36 (2-3 years typical; up to 6 years allowed)
#NRRanked Online Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering Management — Distance Learning

About the program

Cornell University offers the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering Management — Distance Learning for engineers, technologists, and technical professionals who want to pair engineering expertise with management, leadership, and project execution skills. The program is listed as online/asynchronous with one-week intensive sessions on campus in ithaca once a year and the curriculum is listed as Not verified on reviewed page credit hours. Students can use areas such as Consulting, Product Management & Entrepreneurship, and Real Estate & Construction Management and an Engineering Management Project required requirement to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: Distance Learning (online) with 2 required one-week on-campus sessions in June each year (hybrid)
  • Credits: 30+ (varies; 2-semester: 32 min; 3-semester: 42 credits; DL students complete same curriculum as on-campus)
  • Cost: $74,000 - $103,000

Program Highlights

Same faculty and curriculum as on-campus MEM. Draws on courses from Johnson College of Business and ILR School. One-week June residential in Ithaca required. GRE waived for Fall 2026 admissions cycle.

The Online Experience

Primarily asynchronous online coursework. Students engage with same faculty and curriculum as on-campus cohort. One required 1-week residential session in Ithaca NY per year.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours30+ (varies; 2-semester: 32 min; 3-semester: 42 credits; DL students complete same curriculum as on-campus)
Capstone RequirementEngineering Management Project required
Delivery FormatDistance Learning (online) with 2 required one-week on-campus sessions in June each year (hybrid)
Term TypeSemester

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Tuition & Financial Aid

$2,465 (M.Eng. Distance Learning rate; Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027; from official Cornell University Bursar tuition rates page)
Per Credit Hour
30+ (varies; 2-semester: 32 min; 3-semester: 42 credits; DL students complete same curriculum as on-campus)
Total Credits
$74,000 - $103,000
Total Program Cost

Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.

Why Choose Cornell University?

Top-Ranked Program

NR ranked Online Engineering Management program according to U.S. News & World Report.

Distance Learning (online) with 2 required one-week on-campus sessions in June each year (hybrid)

Complete your degree online with flexible scheduling built for working professionals.

Expert Faculty

Learn from industry-experienced professors with real-world engineering management expertise.

Career Advancement

Gain the skills to advance into leadership roles across engineering and technical management.

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