Global Career Accelerator
Appalachian State University 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 take advantage of your free electives.
Each track in the Appalachian State Global Career Accelerator is 6 credits and gives you the opportunity to enhance your resumes with real-world experiences and the most sought-after tech skills — all from the comfort of your home. Whether you choose to study digital marketing, coding, data analytics, or data science, you’ll learn in-demand skills you need to succeed in our evolving world no matter your major.
Quick facts
- Summer 2025: 5/27/25 – 8/5/25
- Choose from five track offerings:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development for Everyone
- Coding for Data
- Data Analytics
- Career Rotation (Explore multiple career paths and discover your future while completing hands-on projects from a variety of industries)
- Earn six (6) elective credits of UCO 2545 – all majors welcome.
- Flexible online learning – study your way, from any location.
- Interactive LiveLab Sessions – Meet weekly with teammates around the world in LiveLabs: Virtual sessions conducted over Zoom.
- Build your resume and portfolio – Solve real-world problems from top companies like Intel, Spotify, The Grammys, and L’Oreal.
- Flaunt your credentials – Show your commitment to leveling up your skill set with badges for your LinkedIn and resume.
All tracks feature new AI-enhanced field experiences using ChatGPT from our new partner: Open AI.