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Section 61.25 Co-operative Education in the John Molson School of Business
Work-Integrated Learning Opportunities
The Institute for Co‑operative Education offers a number of work-integrated learning opportunities to students in the John Molson School of Business. Work-integrated learning is a model of experiential learning that bridges the academic program and the world of work. It provides students with the opportunity to combine study with paid work terms in their chosen fields, bringing a wealth of benefits to both students and their employers.
Co-operative Education Format
The co-op format is available in the following programs:
- Major in Accountancy
- Major in Business Technology Management
- Major in Finance
- Major in Human Resource Management
- Major in International Business
- Major in Marketing
- Major in Supply Chain Operations Management
The academic content is identical to that of the regular Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Commerce (BComm) program with three work terms interspersed with six study terms. However, in order to continue their studies in the co-operative format in the John Molson School of Business, or to graduate with a Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Commerce (BComm) degree as members of the Institute for Co‑operative Education, students must satisfy the following conditions:
- maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.70 in their program;
- be assigned a grade of pass for each of the three work-term experiences;
- remain in the designated work-study sequence. Any deviations must have prior approval by the Director of the Institute for Co‑operative Education or delegate in consultation with the academic director of the student’s co-op program.
Please refer to Section 24 Institute for Co‑operative Education of this Calendar for a full description of the co-operative format of the program.
C.Edge (Career Edge) Option
The C.Edge option is available in the following programs in the BComm and BAdmin degrees:
- Major in Accountancy
- Major in Business Technology Management
- Major in Economics
- Major in Finance
- Major in Human Resource Management
- Major in International Business
- Major in Management
- Major in Marketing
- Major in Supply Chain Operations Management
Academic Content
The academic content is identical to that of the regular program with the addition of a four-month internship. However, in order to enrol in the C.Edge option in the John Molson School of Business, students must satisfy the requirements set by the individual department and the Institute for Co‑operative Education. Students may have the C.Edge option recorded on their official transcript and student record, provided they successfully complete the Internship and Reflective Learning course associated with the option.
Please see Section 24 Institute for Co‑operative Education for a full description of the C.Edge format and requirements.
Accelerated Career Experience Option
A limited number of students in the BAdmin or BComm programs are permitted to supplement their studies with the Accelerated Career Experience option.
Admission Requirements
Students may apply to this option if they meet the following criteria:
- must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.70;
- must have completed at least 24 credits in their degree before applying;
- must have at least 15 credits remaining after the completion of the Accelerated Career Experience work term.
The academic content is identical to that of the regular program with the addition of one 12- or 16-month work term. However, in order to continue their studies in the Accelerated Career Experience option in the John Molson School of Business, students must satisfy the following conditions:
- maintain a CGPA of at least 2.70 in their program;
- be assigned a grade of pass for the work term.
Please refer to Section 24 Institute for Co‑operative Education of this Calendar for a full description of the Accelerated Career Experience option.
- Section 61 John Molson School of Business
- Section 61.10 John Molson School of Business
- Section 61.20 Admission Requirements
- Section 61.21 Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Section 61.22 The JMSB Core
- Section 61.22.1 Academic Performance Regulations
- Section 61.22.2 Registration Regulations
- Section 61.25 Co-operative Education in the John Molson School of Business
- Section 61.30 General Information
- Section 61.35 John Molson School of Business Courses
- Section 61.40 Department of Accountancy
- Section 61.50 Department of Supply Chain and Business Technology Management
- Department of Supply Chain and Business Technology Management
- BComm Major in Business Technology Management
- Minor in Business Technology Management
- Minor in Data Intelligence
- Minor in Information Systems Audit and Risk Management
- BComm Major in Supply Chain Operations Management
- Minor in Supply Chain Operations Management
- Business Technology Management/Supply Chain Operations Management Co‑operative Programs
- Supply Chain and Business Technology Management Courses
- Section 61.60 Economics
- Section 61.70 Department of Finance
- Section 61.80 International Business
- Section 61.90 Department of Management
- Section 61.100 Department of Marketing
- Section 61.130 Additional Program Options for Business Students
- Section 61.140 Program Options for Non-Business Students
- Section 61.150 Special Certificate Programs
- Section 61.160 Special Programs in Accountancy