MS-CS on Coursera

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Join the Master of Science in Computer Science (MS-CS) on Coursera, an advanced degree program offered by the University of Colorado Boulder and hosted online through Coursera’s learning platform. Take a broad approach to studying computer science that directly reflects a career in the field. Explore coursework that represents fast-changing developments in fields like AI and robotics, with opportunities to specialize in other job-relevant subjects through interdisciplinary electives in electrical engineering, engineering management, and data science. Admission to this fully accredited program is based on your performance in three preliminary courses, not your academic history.Ìý

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No application, ever―just start learning and show us you are readyÌý

Simply pass a three-course pathway with a B or better in each course to earn admission.ÌýNo bachelor’s degree or extensive work experience required.

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Courses led by research experts at a top 1% global university

Jumpstart your career with industry-driven courses led by the same award-winning faculty teaching on campus.

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No commitment required―enroll now to preview course content

Learn what to expect in the non-credit experience. Upgrade to for-credit at any time forÌýadditional benefits & support.

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Flexible enrollment options designed to fit yourÌýbudget and schedule

Enjoy the convenience of targeted courses, short 8-week sessions, and pay-as-you-go tuition.

Access a top-quality degree regardless of your academic background.

Gain acceptance into the program regardless of your educational background or professional experience. Complete a three-course pathway in either algorithms or network systems on Coursera with at least a B in each course and you will be accepted—even if you do not hold a bachelor’s degree. No transcripts or applications required! Because pathway courses count as part of the required curriculum, you make direct progress on your degree as you work toward admission.

Upgrade your resume with trusted credentials.ÌýGraduates of this fully accredited program get the same diploma as our students on campus. The graduate-level coursework is rigorous, and there are no designations saying "online" or "Coursera" on the diploma.

Choose a global university that is ranked among the finest in the world. The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) placed CU Boulder in the top 1% on its 2021-22 list of global universities, at 68th overall and 38th nationally.

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Learn from leading researchers who have critical applied experience.

Advance your career with courses aligned to industry best practices. Learn how to combine theoretical knowledge and technical experience from instructors connected to multinational companies, small businesses, laboratory centers, and applied research projects. You will complete practical, hands-on projects using cloud-based programming environments and Jupyter Notebooks.

The MS-CS on Coursera's broad curriculum directly reflects a career in the field of computer science. You will complete 15 credits of breadth coursework across five full specializations in algorithms, machine learning, ethics and computing, and network systems. You will also choose 15 credits of elective courses across a variety of topic areas, including human-computer interaction, autonomous systems, software architecture, data mining, natural language processing, and more – you can even explore courses from other CU degrees on Coursera. This is a non-thesis degree.

Learn more about the value of our curriculum from Dr. Bobby Schnabel describing the Computing, Ethics, and Society specialization in the CU Boulder College ofÌýEngineering and and Applied Sciences newsletter.

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Preview courses before you commit to the degree.

You can enroll in non-credit versions of the MS-CS curriculum right away. Upgrade and pay tuition at any time during your learning journey and bring your progress with you to the for-credit experience. You must complete additional material and assessments to earn credit; this material is only available after you pay tuition.

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