IBL News | New York
This month, Coursera (NYSE: COUR) announced three new master’s programs showing that it is betting on degrees as an important revenue source for its growth.
The three new distance learning programs are:
Overall, the admission details of these programs will be available in the spring.
“These new programs from leading universities in the US and UK will equip learners across the globe with skills in rapidly growing areas including data analytics, cyber security, and business management,” said Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera. “They will help students accelerate their careers in our digital economy,” she added.
With these additions, Coursera now offers 37 degrees from 19 global universities.
A study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) showed that a master’s degree in business leads to a 51% average increase in earnings in the US compared to a bachelor’s degree.
