Graduate Co-op
Graduate Co-op is designed to provide graduate students the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience relevant to their field of study. With this program, graduate students in eligible programs will complete one full-time paid internship.
Program benefits
The many benefits of participating in the Graduate Co-op include the opportunity to:
- Gain real-world experience as you complete academic studies\research without adding time to your degree length
- Build your professional network prior to the completion of your academic journey through employer and specialized workshops, site visits and networking events
- Earn academic recognition on your transcript for completing work experience in your field of study
- Acquire valuable experience in the Canadian labour market. International students accepted into the program will receive a special work permit in order to complete their internship
Eligibility for students
Admission to the Institute is a competitive process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee entrance into the Institute's programs. Before applying students:
- must have a minimum CGPA of 3.3
- from the faculties of JMSB and Arts and Science should not have completed more than 15 credits to apply
- from the faculty of Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science should not have completed more than 16 credits to apply
- in the MBA program must have completed 24 credits before they can begin an internship
- must be registered in a Concordia University graduate academic program which has a Graduate Co-op program:
Get formal acceptance into the Institute
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Attend Institute Welcome Orientation and Program Orientation sessions
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Complete training modules on internship and career success
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Participate in ongoing employer events and industry visits for the duration of each student's membership in the Institute
• Based on an individualized schedule, secure an internship to begin the following term
• Successfully complete internship and required learning activities
NOTE: Prior to the work term students must apply to, interview for, and be hired for an internship.
How to apply
Economics MA students must consult the Economics Co-op web page and contact the Co-op Academic Director, Dr. Christian Sigouin directly.
Applications for Grad Co-op for JMSB and GCS are currently closed. Admission will reopen at the start of 2022.
Students from the faculties of JMSB and Arts & Science should not have completed more than 15 credits to apply.
Students from the faculty of Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science should not have completed more than 16 credits to apply.
Students will be advised of their admission status within 6 weeks after the closure of application period. Admission is highly competitive.
