Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies
An investment in you
Summer Session Dates
Transparent Costs
Summer: May 2 to July 31
Fall: August 25 to December 16
3 or 6 credits*
of your Wayne State tuition
Course codes for the Global Career Accelerator
+ $1,800 program fee
Business Elective: BA5800 (6 credits)
General Elective: GLS 5500 (6 credits)
Engineering Elective: BE2600 (3 credits)
Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator
The program may be financial aid eligible. Applicants may be eligible for a scholarship toward the program fee. Program cost is billed to your student account.
Get 4 certifications and verified skills for your resume
Unlock access to an exclusive career network
Build a portfolio of real-world experience with industry-leading companies
Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals
Analyze real data and understand audience engagement strategies with The Grammys
Help design a landing page using AI-assisted HTML and CSS for the world’s leading water non-profit
Intercultural Competency Skills
Earn Certifications Upon Completion
Build your emotional intelligence skillset.
Develop listening skills that manage bias.
Receive an Intercultural Skills Certification for LinkedIn.
Journalist
Social Media Specialist
Financial Analyst
Discover the possibilities for you and your major, while getting experience and earning credit
Sports Analyst
Business
Strategist
Healthcare
Consultant
You’ll be supported every step of the way.
Teaching Team
Your teaching team is here to support and mentor you through your experience. Attend Drop-In Hours with the team to ask questions and connect with them.
Community
Connect and network with your peers across other universities, ask questions and share some of your projects progress.
HelpHub
Our super-powered chatbot Bodhi has solved 80% of participants' questions in past terms—but get real human help when needed.
2025 Summer and Fall registration is now open.
Earn credit while building in-demand skills, certifications, and real-work experience.
The Wayne State Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in developing online experiences that empower universities to prepare students for high-growth careers in the digital economy.
The program is offered through Wayne State University.
Contact the Wayne State Global Career Accelerator Team at (313) 513-7671.
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