University of Colorado Boulder · on Coursera
An accredited CU Boulder MS-CS with performance-based admission and pathways in machine learning, AI and data science that anyone can start immediately. Ideal for self-taught developers and career changers who lack a traditional CS transcript.
Students and professionals committing 1–3 years. This is an intermediate program in Degrees & Graduate Programs, running about 30 credit hours, approx. 24 months.
$15,750 total ($525 per credit hour, 30 credits). Pay-per-session model; no application, transcripts or test scores required - admission is by earning a B or better in a 3-course pathway. Up to 8 years to complete. Seen 2026-11-01.
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