MIT Student’s Journey From Coursera to Award-Winning Research and a Loan-Free Startup
An MIT student has rapidly advanced his career through a series of supply chain and technology programmes at the university. His journey began with an online credential from Coursera and led to award-winning research—all within a short span of time. His achievements now include winning a global competition and planning to launch a student loans-free startup based on his work.
The student first discovered the Coursera MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management after completing his undergraduate degree. He worked through the five-course track, earning his credential while balancing other commitments. The Supply Chain Analytics course proved especially useful, as he applied its lessons directly to his professional tasks.
His success in the Coursera MicroMasters programme encouraged him to enrol in the MIT SCM Blended Master’s Program, where he pursued a master of applied science degree. The mix of online and in-person learning allowed him to deepen his technical knowledge while sharpening communication and teamwork abilities. During this time, he also competed in—and won—multiple hackathons, including the OpenAI Red Teaming Challenge on Kaggle. For his research project, he focused on simulation modelling in port shipping. The work earned first place at the 2025 Annual MIT Global SCALE Network Supply Chain Student Research Expo. Currently, he is completing a master’s in the MIT Technology and Policy Program, where he continues to refine his ideas. His next step is launching a startup based on his research findings, which he plans to fund without taking on student loans. He has spoken highly of the MIT SCM programme, calling it a high-value investment. According to him, every graduate secures employment within six months of finishing the course.
The student’s progress from an online Coursera MicroMasters to award-winning research demonstrates the impact of MIT’s supply chain programmes. His upcoming startup, which he plans to fund without taking on student loans, will put his simulation modelling work into practice. Meanwhile, his recommendations highlight the programme’s strong career outcomes for its graduates.
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