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MSU is proud to partner with Podium Education to bring you The MSU Global Tech Experience where you can add real-world experience to your resume for-credit and get access to an exclusive career network.
Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies
Gain field experience and certifications in high-demand careers while earning college credit.
In this semester-long program you'll receive:
Field experience
from top companies
Experience using
top industry tools
6 MSU credits upon completion
Certifications to make you stand out
Access to an early career network
Discover how The Global Tech Experience supercharges your major
2025 Fallregistration is now open!
Earn credit while building in-demand skills, certifications, and real-work experience.
Discover Your Ideal Track for Success
All tracks feature new AI-enhanced field experiences using ChatGPT from our new partner:
6 CREDITS
New Track
Career Rotation
Field Experience Spotlight:
Web Analytics
The Grammys
Social Media
charity:water
UX/UI & Prototyping
L'Oreal
LED BY A TEAM OF EXPERTS
From all other tracks
6 CREDITS
Ecommerce & Social Media
Field Experience Spotlight:
Brand Strategy
charity:water
Social Media
OpenAI
Eccommerce
Shopify
LED BY RITA CIDRE, MBA
Former Marketing Leader at Zillow
6 CREDITS
DataAnalytics
Field Experience Spotlight:
Web Analytics
The Grammys
Data Visualization
Tableau
Business Intelligence
Intel
LED BY DR. ROBERT ALVAREZ
Former Data Scientist at Intel
6 CREDITS
Web Developmentfor Everyone
Field Experience Spotlight:
Build AI Chatbot
L'Oreal
Website Localization
Intel
Game Design
charity:water
LED BY DR. MATTHEW SMALL
Senior Engineer at Google
6 CREDITS
Codingfor Data
Field Experience Spotlight:
Data Insights
OpenAI
Product Analytics
The Grammys
Sustainability
Intel
LED BY DR. ROBERT ALVAREZ
Former Data Scientist at Intel
Ecommerce & Social Media
6 MSU CREDITS
POWERED BY:
Data Analytics
6 MSU CREDITS
POWERED BY:
Web Development
6 MSU CREDITS
POWERED BY:
Coding for Data
6 MSU CREDITS
POWERED BY:
Career Rotation
6 MSU CREDITS
POWERED BY:
Your professional network starts here.
Upon completion, you will gain special access to a network of great jobs and internships at 100+ leading organizations across 20+ industries.
Students rave about The Global Tech Experience
2 out of 3 former Global Tech Experience students say it was one of the most valuable things they did during college.
95% of former Global Tech Experience students, who are now in the working world, say it has been beneficial to their career.
STUDENT REVIEW
"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 Data Analytics Track
The program is offered through Michigan State University.
Contact the MSU Global Tech Experience Team at (517)-300-2237
The MSU Global Tech Experience 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.
