Undergraduate enhancement
Guest lectures and skill sprints that reinforce core curriculum and improve assessment outcomes.
About Us
We combine the discipline of academia with the speed of industry so learners can see further and act sooner.
Our Story and Mission
Shadow Arcade Academy was founded to close the gap between theory and practice. We design lectures and masterclasses that respect academic standards while empowering learners to apply insights in their studies, research, and workplaces. Our mission is to illuminate complex ideas and accelerate careers with clarity, integrity, and care.
Founding story
Our founders taught in universities and led product and research teams. They saw how students and professionals thrived when scholarship met real-world constraints. Shadow Arcade formalized that approach and built a network of educators and practitioners to scale it.
Values
- Rigor with empathy
- Evidence over hype
- Accessibility and inclusion
- Privacy and respect for data
Approach to pedagogy
We define transparent outcomes, design scaffolded tasks, and provide feedback that builds independence. Every program includes materials that help learners keep momentum beyond the classroom.
What Sets Us Apart
Curriculum that travels
Designed to work on-campus or online, our materials adapt to diverse cohorts and time zones without sacrificing quality.
Co-designed with faculty
We collaborate with academic leads to align readings, assessments, and credit recognition processes.
Mentors who hire
Feedback is grounded in real hiring criteria and peer review, not just opinion.
- 4.8/5 learner satisfaction
- 40+ mentors and speakers
- 12+ institutional partnerships
We work with universities and organizations across Australia and APAC. References available on request.
Programs undergo periodic review, with updates to readings, cases, and accessibility features. Data protection practices align with GDPR and relevant local laws.
Programs and Pathways
Postgraduate depth
Advanced topics and research design with applied projects and publication-oriented guidance.
Executive and professional
Strategy intensives and cross-functional collaboration designed for busy leaders and teams.
Pathways
- Lecture series to masterclass with capstone
- Custom module integrated into your course
- Private cohort for departments and organizations
Advising
Email [email protected] for recommendations tailored to your goals, prerequisites, and schedule.
Trusted by Learners and Institutions
- Feedback collected and reviewed after every cohort
- Transparent outcomes and rubrics shared with faculty
Connect With Us
Level 6, 175 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 8014 9627
When you reach out
- Your goals and context
- Preferred delivery mode and dates
- Any accessibility requirements