business career accelerator
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ASSURES WORKFORCE READINESS
Business Career Accelerator (BCA) is a high-impact, project-based experiential learning platform building practical knowledge and marketable skills that go far beyond the classroom.
Each of our program formats is designed to integrate seamlessly with business school curricula, allowing students to earn academic credits at their home institutions while gaining meaningful international experience.
The focus of each project is customizable to specific courses and student levels, but the goal is always to provide students with invaluable knowledge and practical experience through real-world immersion.
BCA is designed for students at all study and career levels - from early undergraduates to MBA candidates - across all specializations.
OUR PROGRAM PATHWAYS
We offer two distinct engagement formats designed to meet students where they are in their academic journey, transitioning from foundational mindsets to professional-grade execution.
Both formats are rooted in our "learning-by-doing" philosophy but differ in depth, duration, and delivery.
THE DESIGN INNOVATION
SPRINT
Get a high-energy head start on your career. This intensive "bootcamp" format takes you abroad to tackle a real-life business challenge on-site. By applying the core pillars of Design Thinking, you shift from a student mindset to a professional problem-solver.
THE EXPERIENCE:
An intensive, high-velocity immersion where you work in agile teams to tackle localized business challenges in real-time. Moving at speed from user empathy to rapid prototyping, you will master the design thinking toolkit through hands-on application. This focused journey culminates in a high-stakes delivery of validated solutions to industry stakeholders and local leadership.
KEY SKILLS GAIN:
You will develop foundational creative confidence and collaborative agility, gaining the ability to define and solve complex problems under high-pressure and real-world constraints.
THE OUTCOME:
A foundational toolkit for future consulting projects and a powerful addition to your early-career resume.
PERFECT FOR: 1st & 2nd year undergraduates
DURATION: 1-2 weeks (intensive)
LOCATION: directly in the client’s country
THE ADVANCED BUSINESS CONSULTING PROGRAM
Step into the role of a professional consultant. This semester-long immersion is designed for upper-level business students ready to handle the full scope and rigor of a comprehensive strategic engagement for an international client. a comprehensive challenge that reflects the scope and rigor of professional consulting firms. Only in this way can we provide students with invaluable knowledge and practical experience.
THE EXPERIENCE:
Integrated into your semester curriculum, you conduct in-depth research and strategic modeling from your home institution. The program culminates in an International Residency, where you fly to the client’s host country to conduct final field validation and deliver your recommendations directly to their leadership.
THE KEY SKILLS GAIN:
You will master strategic execution and cross-cultural intelligence, developing the executive presence required to present board-level strategies to international business leaders.
THE OUTCOME:
A portfolio-defining experience that proves you can deliver high-level value on a global stage, backed by academic credits.
PERFECT FOR: 3rd & 4th year business undergraduates / MBAs
FORMAT: Full Semester (Hybrid)
LOCATION: Hybrid + International Travel Culmination
Our students don't just study cases - they become consultants.
Working with companies gives them a real competitive edge.
WHAT THE STUDENTS GAIN FROM THE EXPERIENCE?
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GLOBAL COLLABORATION - they work with international mentors and peers
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS - they attend presentations and masterclasses led by international business experts
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DIGITAL & AI FLUENCY - they learn to apply AI tools and digital platforms to enhance analysis, collaboration, and project outcome
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APPLIED RESEARCH - they conduct interviews and gather insights directly from client companies
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TEAM-BASED PROBLEM SOLVING - they build solutions in interdisciplinary teams, combining diverse skills and insights for real-world impact
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EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE - they present deliverables and strategic recommendations to C-level management at the client company
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CROSS-CULTURAL IMMERSION - they experience international business firsthand while engaging with diverse cultures and professional environments
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COMPETITIVE EDGE - they gain unique, job-relevant experience that sets them apart in the global job market
200+ CONSULTING PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED BY OUR STUDENTS HEROES
“As expected, the consulting project brought us a unique, unconventional, but sophisticated opportunity to understand the U.S. and South Korean beer markets in its facets much deeper. We could better understand our position, opportunities, and challenges and to shape alternative marketing and business strategies and models. All that seen by the eyes of young students, bringing their creative energy and attitude, supported by the skilled and versatile academic team.”
Rober Chrt, Director Strategy & Business Development
Budweiser Budvar
WHY IT MATTERS FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS
ENHANCED ACADEMIC REPUTATION - partnering with GIOBA strengthens your academic offering through a distinctive, consulting-based pedagigy that enhances student employability and positions your programs at the forefront of applied education.
PRACTICAL CURRICULUM - we transform academic knowledge into applied, real-world skills - developing graduates who are ready to transition confidently from the classroom into professional and leadership environments.
EMPOWERING FACULTY – keep your teaching team at the forefront of business and STEM trends, ensuring instruction aligns with current industry practices
GLOBAL INDUSTRY NETWORK - your institution expands its international reach through direct connections with European companies and industry professionals, enhancing institutional visibility while creating new pathways for internships, projects, and employment opportunities.
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION - a proven methodology and well-structured process allow the program to be incorporated smoothly into existing courses. This creates no extra workload for faculty; instead, a turnkey solution manages all project coordination and on-the-ground logistics
SCALING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING - offer larger student cohorts the chance to gain practical, international project experience that goes beyond traditional internships
Ready to integrate real-world business challenges into your curriculum?
Let’s co-create a transformative learning experience that alligns with
your course objectives.
Trusted by AACSB-accredited American business schools, we bring innovative, globally focused learning to your classroom.
