Coursera begins trading at $39 per share, stock pops 18%

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Description: Shares of education tech company Coursera opened at $39 apiece in its market debut Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange.

Source: CNBC.com – video report

Date: Mar 31, 2021

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/31/coursera-ipo-cour-begins-trading-on-the-nyse.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail

Questions for discussion:

  • Describe the Coursera business model.
  • Who are the target customers?
  • What are the limits to growth?
  • How should HR managers approach this potential partner in training and education?
  • Do you think this company represents a good investment at this time?

 

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