Degrees

Earning a degree can be a rewarding way to deepen your knowledge, develop key job skills, and increase your career opportunities. With these resources, you can make the best choice for you and your unique educational journey.

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What Is a Bachelor’s Degree? Requirements, Costs, and More

A bachelor’s degree can set you on a path to break into a field you’ve always been interested in or enhance a career you’re already in. Learn more about how to get a bachelor’s degree.

November 23, 2020

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What Is a Bachelor’s Degree? Requirements, Costs, and More

A bachelor’s degree can set you on a path to break into a field you’ve always been interested in or enhance a career you’re already in. Learn more about how to get a bachelor’s degree.

November 23, 2020

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Explore degrees from top universities

University of Michigan

Master of Applied Data Science

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Database Design, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Visualization, Experimentation, PySpark, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Pandas (Python Package), Network Analysis, Deep Learning, Cloud Services, Natural Language Processing, JSON, Data Mining, Qualitative Research, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Visualization, Unsupervised Learning

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Master of Science in Accounting

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Process Improvement, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor in Information Technology

Skills you'll gain:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

That depends on the degree you’re interested in earning. Many of the bachelor’s degrees on Coursera from US-based institutions, such as Georgetown University’s Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, allow students to transfer some previously earned college credits. Some, like the University of North Texas’ Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences and Bachelor of Science in General Business, are degree completion programs and require transfer credits in order to enroll.

Each university determines the number of pre-approved transfer credits that may count towards the degree requirements according to institutional policies. Check with each degree program for more information.

You can also build credit toward an online degree program by first enrolling in university pre-approved courses, specializations, and certificates on Coursera. If you decide to apply and are admitted, the courses you’ve completed may count toward your degree requirements. ‎

Yes, typically a bachelor’s degree is required to pursue a master’s degree, though it doesn’t have to be the same subject or field.

However, some master’s programs on Coursera do not require a bachelor’s degree for admission. These include the University of Colorado Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Engineering in Engineering Management, and Master of Science in Data Science, which offer performance-based admission.‎

Many degree programs with Coursera’s university partners are designed to be pursued part-time or full-time, depending on your availability.

Undergraduate degrees take between two and six years, depending on the amount of college credit you’re able to transfer (if applicable) and the length of each degree program. For instance, BITS Pilani recommends dedicating 25 hours per week to your courses, while the University of London recommends 28 hours per week.

Graduate degrees can take between one and three years. ‎