"UT’s online master’s program provides a flexible schedule and enables working professionals like me to gain rigorous training on those advanced topics in computer science on my own time. The program takes advantage of online’s inherent ability for self-paced learning, and thus it’s easier for me to arrange my schedule around work and personal life. I am also able to reach out to instructors for any course-related concerns through Piazza and ask questions during the office hours. I have found it a very effective learning mode."

As a software engineer, I love how much programming I get to do. The problems and projects given in class are challenging and extremely rewarding to solve. It has been incredible to communicate with instructors, and even other students while being in different parts of the world. Their expertise and genuine interest in their fields creates almost a compounding desire to learn more and more, even outside the classroom.

"The instruction here is nothing less than what I’d expect from such a highly ranked computer science department. I honestly think the EdX platform makes it easier to follow along than an in-person lecture since you can set the speed of the pre-recorded lectures and go back if you need clarification. The grading systems are very clear and transparent, and make it easy to see what you did correctly and where you can improve. Overall, the lectures are well-planned and the coursework is the perfect amount of academic rigor while still facilitating learning."