hi, i am a mechanical engineer, passed out in 2009 from Visveswaraya technological university. I was very interested in going my undergrad in aeronautical engineering. As of present i have finished my B.E in mech and am working in a mechanical company as a design engineer. I was curious if i could do a second B.E in aeronautical engineering online or through distance learning programme.As i am working full time, attending campus classes is not a option. I have learnt that a second graduation in engineering takes 2 yrs instead of 4(as i am already an engineer i can skip the initial 4 semesters) I am aware i can do a masters in the subject, but i would still like to know if there are any universities in India or abroad offering a certificate course in aeronautical engineering online or through distance education. I have a feeling Sikkim Manipal University does, but am not sure.Information will be much appreciated. thanks.

I have not come across any distance education programme for undergraduate courses in aeronautical or in fact any branch of hard core engineering

Right now I have plenty of time to focus on the degree and would like to see if I can complete the program in 3-6 months rather than the customary 1-2 years. I have a financial background, but no accounting. Where should I look to find this? Obviously I also want a good education.

There is no Master’s degree you can finish in that period of time, unless you do a mail order scam. In addition, the Master of Accountancy is generally not necessary for working in the field, and very few institutions offer it. What you are probably looking for is an MBA with an accountancy focus, since that is the more common route.

If you have no background in accounting, you are going to have a very difficult time being accepted to a reputable graduate program. Graduate programs require you to have at least some undergraduate work or relevant experience in the field. Also keep in mind that most reputable on-line MBA programs are geared towards mid-career working professionals.

I would urge you to enroll in some introductory accounting courses at your local community college and get those under your belt before you consider doing anything else. (As someone planning on going into accounting, surely you understand how important it is to find out whether something is a worthwhile investment!) Then you can start thinking about MBAs; I’m assuming you already have a Bachelor’s. Some programs you may want to consider for an on-line MBA in accounting are Regis University ( http://www.mbaregis.com/degrees-fin-acct.php ), UMass-Lowell ( http://www.umassonline.net/degrees/Online-Degree-Master-Business-Administration-Lowell.cfm ), Drexel University ( http://www.drexel.com/ ), University of Maryland-University Campus ( http://www.umuc.edu/programs/grad/msafm ; it’s an M.S. degree), or Western Governors ( http://www.wgu.edu/business/master_business_administration_degree ). Note that most of them also offer on-line Bachelor’s degrees in accounting.

You should not go anywhere *near* the University of Phoenix, Kaplan, Penn Foster, or any other for-profit enterprises like those. Read http://higheredpro.wordpress.com/2009/09/06/choosing-online-colleges-wisely/ for details on finding legitimate on-line degree programs.

What I mean is, is it even worth it to get a degree from an online school like Kaplan or Phoenix University? I’m worried that future employers won’t even take it seriously. Is a community college degree better?

P.S. I’d be studying some sort of management.

As long as the college (online or campus based) is regionally accredited, any degree you earn should be accepted by any potential employers or other academic institutions.
My best recommendation would be to contact a number of colleges to find the best fit for you and your needs (tuition, schedule, career opportunities, etc.). Too often people enroll in the first school they find rather than taking the time to find the best school for them. Taking that time now could save you a lot of time, money and frustration if you choose the wrong school.
This site has some good info on regionally accredited online degrees and some colleges that offer them to help expand your search:
http://www.ecollegefinder.org
I think you can enter your info on there for any colleges you are interested in and they will send you more info for free. Good Luck!