Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies
An investment in you
2025 Session Dates
Transparent Costs
Summer: June 2 to August 8
3 credits
Fall: August 26 to December 10
of your Ohio State tuition.
Course code for GCA
+$1,800 program fee
ARTSSCI 3194
Benefits of GCA
Get 4 certifications and verified skills for your resume
Unlock access to an exclusive career network
The program may be financial aid eligible. Program cost is billed to your student account.
Build a portfolio of real-world experience with industry-leading companies
Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals
Project Spotlight: The Grammys
Project Spotlight: charity:water
Analyze real data and understand audience engagement strategies with The Grammys
Help design a landing page using AI-assisted HTML and CSS for the world’s leading water non-profit
Intercultural Competency Skills
Earn Certifications Upon Completion
Build your emotional intelligence skillset.
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 registration is now open!
Earn credit while building in-demand skills, certifications, and real-work experience.
The Ohio State 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.
The program is offered through The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences. Contact the Ohio State Global Career Accelerator Program Advisors at (614) 412-4922.
