Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies
An Investment in You
Session Dates
Spring 2026: March 30 to June 12
Course code for the Global Career Accelerator
UGRD-198G-001 (CRN: 77260) (Internship)
Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator
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
Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals
transparent costs
4 credits
of your UC Riverside tuition
The program may be financial aid eligible.Program cost is billed to your student account.
Ecommerce Marketing with Shopify
Design and build an online store.
Find, attract and engage a worldwide audience through digital marketing best practices.
Learn how to turn a profit by increasing conversion rates through A/B testing.
Receive a Ecommerce SpecialistShopifyproject certification for your resume and LinkedIn.
Customer Acquisition
Accelerate your career with marketing skills.
Build a portfolio ofGoogleandMetaAd campaigns with behavior and demographic targeting.
Learn social media tactics to build brand presence onInstagramandTikTok.
Receive a Social Mediacharity:waterproject certification for your resumer and LinkedIn.
Intercultural Competency Skills
Build your emotional intelligence skillset.
Develop listening skills that manage bias.
Receive an Intercultural Skills certification forLinkedIn.
Earn Certifications Upon Completion
Brand Project Spotlight
You'll step into an excitingDigital Marketing project for Charity: Water, a frontrunner in the global mission of ensuring clean water for all:
Devise a brand and content strategy aimed at engaging younger audiences.
Plan and roll out a captivating marketing campaign.
Craft compelling content across diverse platforms such as Instagram, Google Ads, and TikTok.
Present your marketing plan and articulate the strategic choices you made.
How can marketing skillsapply to your major?
Social Media Strategist
Business Owner
Sports Marketer
Creative Director
Management Consultant
Journalist
HEAD OF MARKETING
Rita Cidre, MBA
Trilingual, a published author, featured entrepreneur on Remezcla and Buzzfeed, and an award-winning instructor. Rita has worked as a marketing leader for NPR, Time Inc. and Zillow, crafting stories that help people feel a strong sense of connection with a product or brand.
Work with professionals committed to your success.
Registration is coming soon!
Get real-world experience and industry certifications, all while earning credit this term.
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 Lesson 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).
Spring 2026 LiveLab Options:
Wednesdays from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (America/Los Angeles)
How will I meet my team?
OurLiveLab instructorsandTeam Leadershave 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.
