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THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR

Career Rotation

Explore multiple career paths and discover your future while completing hands-on projects from a variety of industries

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Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

An investment in you

Session Dates

Summer Costs:

Summer: June 2 to August 8, 2025

3 or 6 credits

Fall: August 20 to December 12, 2025

of your JMU tuition

+ $250 program fee

Course code for the Global Career Accelerator

UNST-498-0001 (3 credit course)

Fall Costs:

3 credits

UNST 498-0002 (6 credit course)

of your JMU tuition

Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator

+ $2,135 program fee

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

Course cost is billed to your student account.

Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals

Project Spotlight: L'Oréal

Project Spotlight: Intel

Analyze environmental data and visualize insights to assess impact and identify areas for improvement for Intel

Develop a consumer prototype for L'Oréal using

the latest digital tools and help break into a new market

Intercultural Competency Skills

Earn Certifications Upon Completion

Build your emotional intelligence skillset.

SQL Specialist Badge
Excel Specialist Badge
Tableau Specialist Badge
Intercultural Skills Badge

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.

Add projects like these to your portfolio.

Check out past projects created by alumni of the Data Analytics Track.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The JMU Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in experiential learning, supercharging the undergraduate degree with real-world, project-based experiences that prepare all students for high-growth careers.

This course is offered through Center for Global Engagement of James Madison University.
Contact JMU Global Career Accelerator Team at (703) 967-7072 or glp@jmu.edu

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