Fontys Career Event

Acceleration Academy

Kickstart your international career with the Acceleration Academy Are you ready to push your boundaries, take on real challenges, and collaborate with students and experts from around the world? Then the Acceleration Academy is your next step! What is the Acceleration Academy? The Acceleration Academy is the English-taught minor for students who want to strengthen their international mindset. In five intensive, business-oriented bootcamps of three weeks each, you’ll dive into current trending topics from start-ups to sustainability and from global strategy to social impact. It’s all about doing, experiencing, and learning in an international context. What makes this minor unique? 5 module periods of 3 weeks Each period you choose from 6 different modules, with options in Eindhoven, Europe, Asia, South America or online. You design your international semester yourself! International experience Travel to countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Italy, Spain, England, Denmark, Germany or Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa or follow everything in Eindhoven. Mix & match as you like. Flexible learning with online modules Not able to travel? No problem. Choose one or more online modules and work together with international students from home. This way you create an international experience that suits you. Practice-based learning You work on real-life cases from international companies. No textbook theory, but real challenges that are happening right now. Skills for the future Develop the skills employers are looking for: intercultural communication, entrepreneurship, working under pressure, professional behaviour, and self-leadership. Global network Collaborate with international students and lecturers. Build a network that goes beyond the Netherlands. 30 ECTS A powerful addition to your CV and a strong preparation for an international career. Eindhoven, online, or the world? You decide what your international adventure looks like. Everything in Eindhoven? Sure. One or more modules abroad? Absolutely. Online modules combined with on-location modules? Of course. Or combine the best of all worlds! You are in the lead. Who is this minor for? For all ambitious and curious students who want to look beyond borders. Whether you dream of a career in international marketing, consultancy, entrepreneurship, or something else – this minor provides you with the knowledge and skills to give your career a flying start. English-taught and globally connected The language of instruction in this minor is English, to fully prepare you for an international work environment. The program is developed in cooperation with the BELCO Alliance, a global network of leading universities focusing on curriculum development, research projects, and international collaboration. This ensures you benefit from the latest insights and best practices from the global business world. Interested? Get in Touch! Maurice Cuypers – Program Manager m.cuypers@fontys.nl | ? +31 8850 74939 Joris Veenhof – Assistant Program Manager j.veenhof@fontys.nl | ? +31 8850 79412

https://www.fontys.nl/en/Study-at-Fontys/Minors/Acceleration-Academy.htm