About The Global Career Accelerator
We’re on a mission to get you the career you deserve.
How?
By providing an easy-to-access, for-credit, work-based program that adds real, hands-on experience and in-demand skills to your college degree.


Are you prepared for the transition from college to career?
Undergraduate students are faced with a unique challenge of completing an internship while also pursuing their bachelors degree. With this one-semester program, you can get real-world experience and increase your marketable skills, making it easier to enter the workforce.
Arizona State University and The Global Career Accelerator
ASU Online 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.



Program Experience
Join students from Harvard, Georgetown, and over 70 other universities for live online class, collaborating on real-world case studies.
LiveLab
We replaced the typical lecture with the highest-quality course videos ever. Now you can learn in-demand skills at your own pace, with 1:1 support available anytime.
SkillBuilders
Complete capstone projects developed with top companies that simulate early-career experience, giving you impressive certifications for your resume and LinkedIn.
Portfolio
Master emotional intelligence to gain a competitive edge in your future job search and stand out in a globally connected workforce.
Soft Skills
Students from 80+ partner institutions enroll in The Global Career Accelerator and gain access to an exclusive career network and events.
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Over 10,000 students have enrolled in The Global Career Accelerator, boosting their resumes and chances of scoring their dream job.




Get real-world experience and industry certifications, all while earning credit this term.
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?
For Fall 2026: There is no additional cost to participate in The ASU Global Career Accelerator above regular tuition and fees. Click here to see more info on cost. Tuition Fees and Policies here.
Summer 2026: Program fee of $3,480, which includes 6 credits of tuition. This is often less than standard summer tuition and ensures corporate scholars have no additional out-of-pocket cost. Details for Summer costs 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/IDS 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?
Yes — the Global Career Accelerator is a cost-neutral program for many students.
For full-time, campus-based students, it comes at no additional cost above your regular cost of tuition. For ASU Online students, it’s billed the same way as your other courses, on a per-credit basis. Full cost information is available here.
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.
Does my Corporate Scholarship cover ASU Global Career Accelerator?
Learners attending Arizona State University through a tuition coverage program (e.g. SCAP, Uber) are eligible to take advantage of several global education program offerings at ASU including Global Career Accelerator.
For more information: https://goglobal.asu.edu/corporate-scholarship-students
