Acceleration Academy
- Starts February and September
- English
- 30 ECTS
- 5 months
An international minor
that combines global business, personal development and real-world experience? The Acceleration Academy is a dynamic, English-taught business minor where you design your own international semester. Work on real-life business challenges, explore topics like AI, sustainability and entrepreneurship, and develop the skills needed for a global career.
About this minor
The Acceleration Academy is an international minor consisting of five intensive modules of three weeks each. Every module focuses on current global business topics such as artificial intelligence, branding, sustainability and international trade.
You create your own programme by choosing a new module every three weeks. This flexible structure allows you to explore different areas while building practical experience in a short time.
The minor combines academic learning with real-world application, preparing you for a career in an international business environment.
Why the minor Acceleration academy?
- Develop practical business skills by working on real-life international cases
- Explore global trends such as AI, sustainability and digital transformation
- Create your own international semester with modules in Eindhoven, online or abroad
- Strengthen your intercultural communication and collaboration skills
More about the minor
The Acceleration Academy is open to students from all study backgrounds. Whether you study business, communication, engineering or another field, this minor allows you to broaden your perspective and develop essential professional skills.
This is not a traditional classroom programme. You are expected to take initiative, collaborate with others and work on real challenges. You will be coached throughout the semester and assessed on both your personal development and your performance in the modules.
academic background doesn’t matter for the Acceleration Academy programme. You can create your own Acceleration Academy track to suit your interests.
For who?
The Acceleration Academy programme is open to all students on any undergraduate programme. Anyone who is prepared to embrace new ways of learning and invest in the personal development and employability skills you will need as a future professional.
Don’t expect a formal ‘school’ structure, but a programme where we expect you to step forward and work with your peers. Are you the kind of person who is bold, critical and enthusiastic? Then apply for the Acceleration Academy.
How to apply for this minor
Sign up for a minor starting in September from February 1 until July 1 at the latest.
Sign up for a minor starting in February from July 1 until December 15 at the latest.
Please note
- Not every minor starts in February and in September. You can find the start dates at the top of the minor's page.
- To take part in the minor, you must have obtained your propaedeutic diploma or have permission from the examination board of your programme.
Agenda
Register here for one of our activities. This way you can be sure whether this is the minor for you! We hope to see you soon!
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Practical information
The language of the minor is English.
A minor regulation informs you about what you will learn, how the assessment is structured, and when you have completed the minor. As a student, you can derive rights from the minor regulation.
Go to minor regulations ('25-'26) Go to minor regulations ('26-'27)