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.
Georgetown University and The Global Career Accelerator
Georgetown
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 the Summer 2026 term from May 18 to July 24, 2026.
How much does the program cost?
Program cost is equivalent to 4 credits at the Georgetown summer tuition rate. The total cost of the program would be billed to your student account just like any other course.
Under federal regulations you are not eligible for federal financial aid funding in summer terms if you enroll for less than 6 credits. Georgetown scholarship may be offered to some students enrolled in summer terms for less than 6 credits if the summer coursework is required to complete an undergraduate degree or in other special circumstances as will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please consult with the Financial Aid Office to discuss program eligibility.
How many credits can I get for the program? Are there restrictions by major?
Current undergraduate students are eligible to earn 4 credits upon completion of each Track.
Career Rotation track
MSB students cannot take the Career Rotation track.
Data Analytics track
MSB students cannot take the Data Analytics track.
Coding for Data track
No restrictions based on previous coursework or major.
Web Development track
No restrictions based on previous coursework or major.
If you completed this course last year, you may be eligible to petition your dean to take a new Track as a three-credit independent study. Please reach out to Beth Harlan (beth.harlan@georgetown.edu) to discuss.
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.
You will also complete four Georgetown-specific LiveLabs and five Georgetown-specific video lessons, all facilitated by faculty from the Red House, Tech, Ethics & Society Program, and the Cawley Career Education Center Career. This part of the course will help you link your learning to Jesuit values and professional discernment, connect you with GU alums working in global tech, and help you identify and pursue opportunities back on the Hilltop to continue building skills.
When are LiveLabs?
You'll pick one LiveLab option for the semester (applies to all tracks).
Summer 2026 LiveLab Options:
- A | Tuesdays from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (America/New_York)
- B | Tuesdays from 08:30 PM to 10:00 PM (America/New_York)
- C | Wednesdays from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM (America/New_York)
- D | Wednesdays from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM (America/New_York)
- E | Tuesdays from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM (America/New_York)
You will also complete five Georgetown-specific LiveLabs facilitated by faculty from Georgetown’s Red House and Cawley Career Education Center. We’ll be in touch with you and the other students once you’ve enrolled to figure out the best time to schedule those sessions.
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.
