CU Boulder’s Online Education Team is built on three basic goals: that its courses derive from CU Boulder’s unique academic and programmatic strengths, that it be consistent with and enhance CU Boulder’s reputation and brand, and that it intentionally project the value of CU Boulder and support the online strategy of the four-campus University of Colorado system.
The Online Education Team’s first priority is the development of post-baccalaureate online degrees, including master’s degrees, credentials, and credit-bearing courses in areas such as executive education, alongside non-credit executive and workforce offerings and experiences, such as micro-credentials, badges, and continuing professional education. The second priority is developing pedagogically appropriate online courses that will be available to our resident Boulder campus undergraduate students. The third priority is promoting student success through the intentional development of courses that increase undergraduate persistence and degree completion. And the fourth priority is the development of other courses in the undergraduate space beyond the boundaries of the Boulder campus—courses for non-CU Boulder students available on a global level.
Learn more about our post-baccalaureate and graduate offerings delivered online.
Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate
The Applied Computer Science degree is an exclusively online post-baccalaureate program that provides students from any background with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science in 45 credits. This program, which focuses on data science, is for anyone with an existing bachelor’s degree looking to advance in their current career, make a career pivot, or prepare for a master’s degree. Learn more about the Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate.
Master of Arts in Corporate Communication
The Master of Arts in Corporate Communication is a fully online degree program that enhances the ability of working professionals to build and maintain relationships through effective and ethical communication. Its coursework blends conceptual knowledge and practical techniques to make you an invaluable and nimble communicator in a globally relevant profession. Learn more about the Master of Arts in Corporate Communication.
Master of Arts in Journalism Entrepreneurship
The Master of Arts in Journalism Entrepreneurship is an online professional degree program that prepares you to be a successful journalism professional in today's rapidly evolving media landscape. Designed for students with a range of professional experience, this program gives you the building blocks to launch or advance your journalistic career. Learn more about the Master of Arts in Journalism Entrepreneurship.
Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership
To help teachers make a difference in their districts and communities, our innovative online Teacher Leadership program offers stackable graduate certificates that can lead to a master’s degree. Our coursework threads reflective practices, content mastery, and skill development throughout so that students can practice leadership skills as they engage with the curriculum. Learn more about the Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership.
Master of Science in Data Science
The online Master of Science degree in Data Science (MS-DS) is an interdisciplinary degree program offered through the University of Colorado Boulder and hosted online through Coursera’s learning platform. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the MS-DS is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience in computer science, information science, mathematics, and statistics. Learn more about the Master of Science in Data Science.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) is offered through the University of Colorado Boulder and is hosted online through Coursera's learning platform. The MS-EE includes performance-based admissions and offers stackable graduate-level courses and graduate certificates that lead to a fully accredited Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Learn more about the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is a fully online degree program that prepares working professionals for roles as dynamic leaders. You will learn to align others around a shared vision, build and manage effective teams, and apply the leadership skills necessary to excel in an increasingly fast-paced and complex work world. Learn more about the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.
Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy
This interdisciplinary applied master’s degree prepares professionals to become creative, thoughtful leaders across the outdoor recreation sector. You will examine the outdoor recreation economy holistically: where innovation is delivered through leadership and sustainable business operations; through policies to govern and promote access to public lands; and through leveraging outdoor amenities to grow local, resilient economies. Learn more about the Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy.