Great news!
The Global Career Accelerator is a 6-credit ASU program.
Many eligible full-time ASU students can add the program in Fall or Spring with no additional tuition cost.
ASU Students
Arizona Residency
Your Credit Hours
Cost Details
Resident
7+ Credit Hours
May be added with no additional tuition cost
Non-Resident
12+ Credit Hours
May be added with no additional tuition cost
International
12+ Credit Hours
May be added with no additional tuition cost
Important note: Students who are not already enrolled at the full-time tuition rate shown above will pay the equivalent of
6 regular ASU credits.
The above applies to degree-seeking, undergraduate student base tuition and does not include any mandatory fees paid for semester enrollment.
Arizona State University and The Global Career Accelerator
ASU
is proud to offer The Global Career Accelerator to all our career-minded students. This program was designed to be accessible to any major and fit into your degree.
NO PREREQUISITES REQUIRED.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the program start?
The program will be offered for:
- Fall 2026 Term from August 20 to December 4.
How much does the program cost?
Many full-time ASU students can add the Global Career Accelerator in fall or spring with no additional tuition cost. Click here to see more details on cost. Tuition Fees and Policies here.
All of which will be billed to your student account.
Specificities as they apply to the Global Career Accelerator:
- Eligible corporate partner students utilizing corporate scholarships, tuition assistance or other awards will be able to utilize their funds to participate. Additional Details Here
- We welcome Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) students to take the program, however, you will be unable to use QTR benefits for this program.
- Veterans are welcome to join, however, VA Benefits cannot be used at this time.
Note: Degree-seeking students may be eligible to receive financial aid for this program.
Can I take the program for credit?
Current undergraduate students are eligible to receive 6 credits upon completion of each Track. These will count as elective credits.
The Global Career Accelerator is not an internship and is not eligible for internship credit at ASU.
Credit options include:
- SAO 294/394
- WPC 294/394
- FSE 294/394
- IDS 294/394
Data Analytics Track
This track may overlap with coursework you’ve already taken. If you have completed any of the following courses, you are not eligible to enroll in this track and must choose a different track:
- CIS 308: Advanced Excel
- CIS 310: Business Data Visualization
- CIS 315: Intro to BDA
Digital Marketing Track
This track may overlap with coursework you’ve already taken. If you have completed the following course, you are not eligible to enroll in this track and must choose a different track:
- CIS 312: Business Mobile Commerce and Monetization
Please check with your academic advisor about how this program can fulfill your requirements.
Can I take the Global Career Acccelerator without increasing my cost to ASU?
The Global Career Accelerator is a 6-credit ASU program. In fall and spring, eligible full-time students may be able to add it with no additional tuition cost. Students who are not already at the applicable credit threshold, and students enrolling in summer, pay the equivalent of 6 regular ASU credits.
How does the billing work?
- Program Fee Applied: When you enroll, you’ll see a program fee on your bill equal to 6 credits of tuition.
- Matching Credit Applied: ASU applies a billing credit to your account for the exact same amount so your overall bill doesn’t increase.
- Bottom line: The Global Career Accelerator is a high-value opportunity. You get additional courses and career-connected experiences without paying more than your regular tuition
I'm an honors student, do these credits count towards Barrett honors credit?
Yes! All of the course code options for the program apply as honors credits. You don’t need to do anything other than apply for this to happen!
What are LiveLabs and Video Lessons?
The program is broken up into LiveLabs and Video Lessons:
LiveLabs are virtual sessions held once a week and conducted over Zoom with your classmates. Attendance of LiveLab each week is required. You can choose your LiveLab times according to your Track of choice. Seats tend to fill up fast. Make sure you reserve your seat quickly to secure your schedule.
Video Lessons are high-quality, pre-recorded videos that can be viewed any time — day or night — but you will need to stay on track with your peers.
When are LiveLabs?
You'll pick one LiveLab option for the semester (applies to all tracks).
Fall 2026 LiveLab Options:
- Mondays from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM (America/Phoenix)
- Mondays from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (America/Phoenix)
- Tuesdays from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM (America/Phoenix)
How will I meet my team?
Our
LiveLab instructors
and
Team Leaders
have dedicated drop-in hours scheduled each week, making it super easy to ask questions to get extra support.
What equipment do I need?
Hardware
- Desktop or laptop computer (tablets are not compatible)
- Webcam (built-in or external)
- High-speed internet connection
Software
- Windows: 64-bit with Windows 7 or higher
- Mac: 2009 model or later
We will provide all other materials and licensing software.
Do I need to be on campus to take the program?
Nope! The program is fully virtual. You can participate from anywhere.
