

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology
13 courses total, 6-9 hours per week per course
About $455 x 33 credits = $15,000, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course
Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required
You may be eligible to have your prior learning on Coursera recognized for credit
New student enrollment steps
Enrolling is easy at Illinois Tech with performance-based admissions. See below for a step-by-step guide on how to secure your spot in one of our six start dates throughout the year:
Click “Enroll now”
Sign up for an account with Illinois Tech
Fill in the required personal and educational information. For master’s level programs you will be required to select your prior institution and provide transcripts. You will not be able to select courses or pay the course registration fee without this information.
Select the course or courses you’d like to register for in your desired session. Please keep in mind that you will be required to pay upfront for the course registration at time of enrollment. This means that if you are selecting one course for this program, you will be required to pay approx. $455; for all 3 courses, your total will be approx. $1,364.
Upon payment, you will receive further instructions on how to link your account and get started with your courses on Coursera.
Already in an open content course from Illinois Tech on Coursera and looking to upgrade to the degree? If you are already enrolled in a course from Illinois Tech on Coursera but looking to upgrade your course into a degree - your process is similar to new students! The upside for you is that you’ve already made progress on the course, and when you upgrade, that carries with you.
There's no formal application process for this degree program. Applicants with a bachelor's degree can enjoy admission that's entirely performance-based. With performance-based admissions, you will skip taking admissions tests and paying application fees. Learn more about how you can get started.
Spring A 2026
Applications are open from November 3, 2025 to February 9, 2026
Courses start on January 12, 2026
Spring B 2026
Applications are open from November 3, 2025 to April 6, 2026
Courses start on March 9, 2026
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