A master's degree is an graduate degree designed around an advanced subject. While an undergraduate degree might be more broad in course requirements and content, a master's degree is for students looking to specialize and grow their knowledge in a particular field. Anyone with the prerequisites can benefit from a master's degree to advance their skills and open new career paths and job prospects. On Coursera, all master's degrees are issued directly by the university offering them, and are 100 percent online at accessible pricing.