Beedie School of Business Co-op
New Students
After acceptance into our co-op program, you will be registered in our prerequisite Canvas courses, Co-op 100: Orientation and the 7-week Co-op 101: Prep, which includes Beedie-specific resume, cover letter and interview skills training and coaching with a Beedie Co-op Career Advisor. During this time, the advisor will work with you through the term to develop your job search skills to a competitive level.
Students interested in the co-op program should apply two terms prior to their desired work term, ideally when they have between 30 and 80 credit hours. Starting your application early improves your chances of approval and ensures you're fully prepared for your co-op experience.
We offer two opportunities each term to begin the program (please refer to the table below). Once accepted, new students must complete Co-op 100: Orientation (3鈥�4 hours) and the Co-op 101: Prep course (7 weeks, 2鈥�3 hours per week). The Prep course provides support for resumes and cover letters, along with coaching from your faculty's Co-op Career Advisors.
After completing these courses and fulfilling all Prep term requirements, you will be eligible to apply for co-op jobs in the following term. Acceptance into the program does not guarantee a Co-op work term. Students need to apply for posted positions actively, and employers determine who to interview and hire.
Please note that you are expected to complete three co-op work terms before graduating. It is important to know that you cannot graduate while on a co-op term. Successful completion of the program will earn you a Co-op designation on your final transcript.
| Work in Summer 2026 | Work in Fall 2026 | Work in Spring 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | September 1 OR October 19, 2025 | January 4 OR February 22, 2026 | May 10 OR June 28, 2026 |
| New Student Term Co-op 100: Orientation Co-op 101: Prep |
Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
| Seeking Term (Applying for jobs) |
Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
As soon as your Beedie Co-op application is approved, you will gain access to our Canvas course, Co-op 100: Orientation. Prior to beginning Co-op 101: Prep, or concurrently, you will need to complete all the assignments in this orientation course, which prepares you to begin Co-op 101: Prep on your cohort start date. By completing the mandatory Orientation course, you will:
- Describe how the co-op program operates (including the new student prep, seeking, and practicum terms)
- Understand your role as a co-op student
- Develop a plan for your co-op and academic terms
- Identify and develop skills to be used in your seeking term (when you are applying for co-op jobs)
- Understand and plan your next steps in the Co-op Prep Course
- Locate and access resources about working abroad on co-op and additional campus resources
- Know who to contact with questions or for support
Co-op 101: Prep Course Meet & Greet
During this session (30 minutes) you will:
- meet the co-op staff
- learn about co-op opportunities
- get tips for success
- receive information on your participation
Specialized Workshops
Career Action Planning (CAP) Workshops: Learn about the hiring trends and expectations within the various Beedie concentrations and the industry as a whole. Get tips on how to gain valuable experience to help you both in Co-op and your future career.
Assignments
Students will complete Resumes, Cover Letters, and Work/Study Term Plans and other requirements. International students are required to submit a Co-op Work Permit (info will be sent to students after acceptance into the program).
One-to-One Coaching
Students will be given individual, one to one coaching and feedback through review sessions, workshops and Canvas.
Job Search Workshops
All new Beedie Co-op students will complete mandatory Advanced Workshops. These workshops will cover advanced topics in business-specific resume and cover letter preparation, drawing on direct feedback from hundreds of current Beedie Co-op employers. Following these workshops, Beedie Co-op students should have the knowledge and tools to elevate their documents from good to great.
The new Advanced Co-op Workshops offer:
- insights into what distinguishes an exceptional application from one that is average
- "hands-on" experience customizing your application in order to get shortlisted
- strategies to leverage and ladder your skills in Co-op and beyond
The new Advanced Co-op workshops are 1-hour long and will focus on "what" work search documents and interview skills to prepare, and on teaching the "how" of building exceptional documents and your confidence in creating great applications.