Get real-world experience. certifications. skills.

Get real-world experience. certifications. skills.

CSUSM is proud to partner with Podium Education to bring you The CSUSM Global Career Accelerator where you can add real-world experience to your resume for-credit and get access to an exclusive career network.

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Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

Gain field experience and certifications in high-demand careers while earning college credit.

Get work experience and college credit

In this semester-long program you'll receive:

Field experience
from top companies

3 CSUSM credits  upon completion

Certifications to make you stand out

Discover how The Global Career Accelerator supercharges your major

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Business

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Social Sciences

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Natural Sciences

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Psychology

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Arts & Media

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Marketing

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Accounting

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Engineer & Tech

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Get real-world experience and industry certifications, all while earning credit this term.

Get field experience from our brand partners

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Digital Marketing

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Web Development

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Data Analytics

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Coding for Data

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Career Rotation

"I got my current position because of the skills I gained in the program. It was the highlight of my undergraduate experience."

Mackenzie R.

B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies

Alumna of the Global Career Accelerator

The program designed to get students hired

The Global Career Accelerator has helped 10,000+ students level-up their career.

We’re here to 

make you stand out.

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In a world where employers expect more than a diploma, you need more than just good grades.

95%

of Global Career Accelerator alumni report career benefits

84%

of past participants said the program made their college degree more valuable

78%

say The Global Career Accelerator made them a more competitive candidate for jobs