Studentstory

After receiving his BS in Math and Finance from UMBC and seven years in various analyst roles, current Coursera student Blake Tagget decided to take the next step in his career. After a year waiting for the program to start and completing a few early release courses, he enrolled in...

With a background in biology, Coursera student Andrew McWhae decided he wanted to take the next step in his career by working towards his Master’s in Data Science. Performance based admissions and the flexibility of the program allowed him to balance work, life, and school. Below, he shares his experience...

After studying Biology and Computer Science, Coursera student Alexey Sokolov decided he wanted to advance his career and pursue his Master’s in Data Science. The convenience and flexibility of the program allows him to balance work, life, and school. Below, he shares his experience and advice for prospective students. When...