Career Accelerator

When you enter our program, you are likely to have a lot of questions. Discover how to choose a major, get a part-time job, acquire your CPT / OPT visa authorization, and so much more.

Virtual Internships + Professional Certificates

Master the in-demand skills global employers seek that you won’t learn in the classroom. Boost your portfolio — and save money — with certifications and projects that demonstrate your new qualifications and make you a competitive candidate in today’s job market.
Enroll today for an incredible value: Many bootcamps and courses can range up to $14,000 per course* — but with Adelphi International you can upskill in as many available courses as you like during your studies, all included in your enrollment fee!

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Professional Certificates

Designed for computer science, engineering, and business students, each certificate program was inspired by elite university preparatory programs tailored for growing careers. Student internship projects have included software development, website design, virtual reality, digital content creation, project management, AI, and more at leading employers.

Certification 1 : Design Thinking – develop effective approaches to problem-solving
Designed for business/MBA, computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, and marketing majors

Certification 2 : Social Entrepreneurship** – foster widespread positive change
Designed for business/MBA, engineering, entrepreneurship, finance, and marketing majors

Certification 3 : Global Citizenship** – thrive in diverse environments
Designed for business/MBA, computer science, engineering, finance, and international business majors

Completed internships include

Company	Role/Project
Brightsity	Digital marketing strategy
Conscious	Social media marketing
Ebb&Flo	Diagnostics AI/machine learning
Halcyon IQ	Website design
Local Grown Salads	AWS – LGS ecosystem system design
Personal Banker	Technology software development API
Wesco	Digital content creation

Credentials + certification prep offered include

Degree	Credentials + Certification Preparation	Careers
Business Students	Agile Scrum PMP	Consulting Project Management Marketing
Computer Science Students	Java, Python, PHP, C++ , Ruby AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure	Software Developer UX Designer Mobile App Developer Information Security Analyst Systems Architect Video Game Developer
Engineering Students	DP-203 Microsoft Exam dp-203 Site Reliability Engineering Security Operations Reverse, Social, Chaos and Network Engineering	AI Engineer Engineering Manager Product Engineer Data Engineering Mechanical Engineer Civil Engineer

*Stanford Executive Education Design Thinking Bootcamp
**Endorsed by the University of Peace – UN Charter

Working as an International Student

Check out the Student Employment Website.

Job & Career Support

Students are more than welcome to search for employment opportunities on Handshake – https://sc.joinhandshake.com/login.

Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the resources in the Career Center on campus in order to help with the job search process – https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/career_center/index.php .

Applying for On-Campus Jobs

Apply for On-Campus jobs, schedule appointments, and view upcoming events, please see here

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours can I work each week as an international student?

You may work up to 20 hours on campus per week as an international student.

Can I work off-campus?

No, international students are not permitted to work off-campus as per their I-20.

Do I need a Social Security Number in order to work?

Yes, you will need to have a Social Security Number in order to work. International Services will provide assistance on how to obtain the Social Security Number after you are hired and prior to the start of your employment.

Can I work in more than one place on campus?

Yes, you can work in more than one place on campus as long as the total number of hours per week do not exceed 20.

Where are jobs posted?

Job or internship opportunities are posted on Handshake, please visit here.

How do I schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor?

Utilize the USC Career Center on campus by scheduling an appointment here

What is OPT or CPT and how do I apply for it?

OPT stands for Optional Practical Training, which is any off-campus work experience directly related to your major area of study and CPT stands for Curricular Practical Training, which is alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school. To learn more about OPT, please visit https://www.adelphi.edu/international-services/employment-for-international-students/off-campus-employment/optional-practical-training/. To learn more about CPT, please visit https://www.adelphi.edu/international-services/employment-for-international-students/off-campus-employment/curricular-practical-training/.

International Accelerator Program