Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from UNT is the first bachelor’s degree from a U.S university on Coursera  By Dil Sidhu, Chief Content Officer at Coursera A four-year degree continues to be regarded as one of the most valued credentials in the job market: An estimated 35% of jobs in the U.S. require at…

Jen-chien Yu, a student in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Master of Computer Science in Data Science (MCS-DS) program, is a wonderful example of how online learners can immediately start to apply their new knowledge to their professional field. Yu has been able to apply skills in areas of study like Machine Learning, Data…

When preparing to apply for an online MCS, students often ask the essential question - am I prepared for this degree program? In part two of this “Getting an MCS” series, we will be going in-depth on how to prepare for the MCS program once you have applied. Once you have applied to the program…

When preparing to apply for an online MCS, students often begin by asking themselves if they have the right background for this degree. In part one of this “Getting an MCS” series, we will be providing in-depth answers to some of the typical questions students ask during the application process. Can I get in? The…

Jiawei Han, a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, was recently named a Michael Aiken Chair, one of the University’s highest awards. The endowed chair is the latest honor in Han’s distinguished and pioneering career, with notable accomplishments including creating core data mining algorithms and co-authoring the textbook that is…

Halfway through her first year in MCIT Online, Wu says she’s already considering applying for a product management role. Xunjing Wu posing in front of Mt. Rainier. Xunjing Wu was working as a GIS analyst in a global infrastructure company in 2015 when she signed up for her very first computer science course online. With…