Session Dates

Summer 2026: May 20 to August 4

Course code for the Global Career Accelerator

IDS 311 (Elective: 1-6 Credits)

Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator

• 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

• Build your emotional intelligence skillset.
• Develop listening skills that manage bias.
• Receive an Intercultural Skills certification for LinkedIn.
  

You'll step into an exciting Digital Marketing project for charity: water, a frontrunner in the global mission of ensuring clean water for all:

• Devise a brand and content strategy aimed at engaging younger audiences.
• Plan and roll out a captivating marketing campaign.
• Craft compelling content across diverse platforms such as Instagram, Google Ads, and TikTok.
• Present your marketing plan and articulate the strategic choices you made.

How can
marketing skills apply to your major?

Rita Cidre, MBA

Trilingual, a published author, featured entrepreneur on Remezcla and Buzzfeed, and an award-winning instructor. Rita has worked as a marketing leader for NPR, Time Inc. and Zillow, crafting stories that help people feel a strong sense of connection with a product or brand.

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.