Coursera – COlleges of Business
The A&M System has partnered with Coursera to offer a unique opportunity for select member institutions’ Colleges of Business to lead distinctive and innovative projects in the realm of industry micro-credentials. In this program, participating institutions integrate Coursera Career Academy and/or Guided Project offerings to enrich current undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs, or to create new non-degree-based learning opportunities for their students.
This initiative aims to enhance students’ knowledge and skills by leveraging Coursera’s extensive catalog of industry-authored micro-credentials, individual courses, and projects. Participating member institutions receive access to over 40 professional certificates included in Coursera’s Career Academy, as well as the Guided Projects repository.
Learner Guides
- Data Analytics
- Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
- Educator Guides
- IT Support
- Project Management
- UX Design
Participating Institutions & Campus Lead
Each member institution has designated a Campus Lead to oversee program implementation. Faculty who wish to participate should contact their respective Campus Lead for more details.
| Member Institution | First Name | Last Name | Title | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Texas A&M University | Sri | Beldona | Chief Academic Officer and Special Assistant to the President | sri.beldona@tamuc.edu |
| Texas A&M International University | Balaji | Janamanchi | Interim Associate Dean | bjanamanchi@tamiu.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Veysel | Avsar | Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Programs | veysel.avsar@tamucc.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | Lisa | Myers | Executive Director of the School of Professional Education & Community Engagement | asikorski@tamut.edu |
| West Texas A&M University | Mary Liz | Brooks | Associate Professor of Digital Business and Communication & Barbara Petty Professor of Business Communication | mbrooks@wtamu.edu |
Last Updated: 05/2025
What is Coursera Career Academy?
Coursera Career Academy is an online platform offering entry-level Professional Certificates from leading companies like Google, IBM, and Meta. It enables learners to acquire job-ready skills in high-demand fields such as IT, data analytics, and digital marketing. The program is designed for flexibility, allowing individuals to learn at their own pace and earn credentials that can enhance their career prospects. For more information about Coursera Career Academy, please visit www.coursera.org/campus/career-academy.
For More information
Are you a COB faculty member interested in learning more about this program? Please contact your campus lead or Dr. Kim Rynearson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Faculty Innovation, at krynearson@tamus.edu.