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.
George Mason University and The Global Career Accelerator
George Mason 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 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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Trusted by top universities
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 Augsut 5
Fall 2026 term from August 24 to December 16
How much does the program cost?
Choose either the 3-credit or 6-credit option based on what works best for your schedule and graduation plans.
6-credit option: Program fee equals 6 credits at the in-state tuition rate
3-credit option: Program fee equals 3 credits at the in-state tuition rate
Money-saving tip: GCA is not included in block tuition. To stay within the equivalent cost of block tuition, you can rebalance your schedule—for example, 6 credits of Mason courses + 6 credits of GCA or 9 regular credits + 3 GCA credits—to keep their total enrolled credits at 12 and maintain their typical tuition cost while staying full-time.
For complete pricing details and credit options, chat with an advisor via email or call to discuss this option.
How many credits can I get for the program?
Current undergraduate students are eligible to receive 3 or 6 credits* upon completion of each Track. These will count as a elective credits.
Please check with your academic advisor about how this program can fulfill your elective education requirements.
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.
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)
Fall 2026 LiveLab Options:
- A | Tuesdays from 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM (America/New_York)
- B | Tuesdays from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM (America/New_York)
- C | Wednesdays from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (America/New_York)
- D | Wednesdays from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM (America/New_York)
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.

