Computer-oriented jobs have grown 338 percent since 1990 according to a recent study, and the ideal computer science education has changed dramatically since then as well. But with the right skills, a computer science degree can be a passport to an incredibly exciting career on the cutting edge of industries like artificial intelligence, robotics, biomedicine,…

Python is one of the fastest-growing programming languages, and a main driver of its popularity is data science. Due to its easy learning curve, a rich set of libraries and tools, and strong community support, Python is used widely by data scientists. The University of Michigan has launched two new Python Specializations in partnership with…

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to pursue an online degree. Making this commitment to your future should feel exciting and empowering — but you also might feel anxious about telling your boss. You shouldn’t. Many students enrolled in a Master’s degree program with Coursera complete their coursework while continuing at their current job and even…

Special Message from Coursera Co-Founder Daphne Koller The world needs more health workers. The global population is growing and aging—by 2030, there will be at least 300 million more people aged 65 years and above than there were in 2014. This demographic shift, along with changes in diet, pollution, and other factors, are driving an…

Brian Hamm is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy for Gies College of Business. His journey has truly come full circle. He is an alumnus of the University of Illinois, earning his Bachelors of Science degree in Accountancy in 1995. Brian began his professional career with PricewaterhouseCoopers and has worked at some of the top…

From the rise of blockchain to the demise of Blockbuster, technology is disrupting every major industry. Accounting is going through a transformation that is shifting traditional roles. Industry professionals will need cutting-edge data analytics skills to thrive in this changing landscape. Traditionally, data analytics have been associated with the technology industry. Today, all industries are…