CO-OP Education

What is CO-OP?

Co-operative Education is a combination of academic study and work experience.  It provides the opportunity to earn a wage, academic credit, and a competitive edge.

• Each work term consists of a full-time paid position
• Alternate academic study with work terms
• You can work locally, nationally or internationally
• While on Co-op, you are still considered to be a full-time student by both CBU and Canada Student Loan
• CBU follows national guidelines as defined by CEWIL Canada.

Eligible Programs:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, 4 year program, all disciplines
• Bachelor of Arts, 3 and 4 year degree programs, all disciplines
• Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment, 4 year program
• Bachelor of Arts Community Studies, 3 and 4 year programs, all disciplines (replaces Work Placement Core Courses COMS 2101/3101)

Benefits of Co-op

• Identify and validate your career goals and preferred work environments
• Discover how your degree applies in the workplace with support from faculty members
• Build and grow a professional network

The Co-operative Education Program is delivered through the Career Services . For more information contact Peggy Gordon, Student Placement Officer.