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Co-operative Education (Co-op) is where students gain relevant work experience while they are earning their degree.

Co-Operative Education Program: Set Yourself Up for Career Success

 

Take part in MRU’s Co-operative Education program (Co-op program) to graduate with up to 12 months of program-relevant, paid work experience!

 

What’s Involved?

The Co-op program consists of an orientation course, followed by a minimum of 1 up to a maximum of 3 work terms (non-credit), each 4 months long and consisting of 450 hours of work. 

If you complete 3 work terms (12 months of experience), you’ll receive a Co-op designation at graduation.  

What’s Involved?

The Co-op program offers you the opportunity to work with a variety of employers in your industry, so you can build your skills and confidence.

Through the Co-op program, you will:

  • Develop job search skills
  • Grow your professional network
  • Learn about the industry you’ll be working in 
  • Gain insight into your career options
  • Enhance your job readiness and post-grad employability

Who’s Eligible to Participate?

The Co-op Program is open to full-time students in the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science – Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Computer Information Systems – WT2 and WT3
  • Bachelor of Science Data Science
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Students must have completed 90 credits or less and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Typically, students will apply in the first or second year of their program.

Application Details

Students interested in the Co-op program must apply in the year before their first work term. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Or connect with a member of the Career Services team at 403.440-6307 or careerservices@mtroyal.ca to learn more.

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