Mechatronic Systems Engineering Co-op
The School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering offers a co-operative education program that integrates job experience with classroom learning. Students complete three co-op work terms in research, development, and manufacturing environments, where they design and build real products. Following their co-op experience, students return for one final semester of academic courses.
This mandatory co-op program, part of the , provides students with opportunities to enhance their employability. We help students prepare job search strategies, conduct professional interviews, and explore their career goals. Our students find work terms across Canada, in Silicon Valley, and internationally in countries like Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan, and China.
Students
All students are automatically enrolled into Co-op when they are enrolled into the Mechatronic Systems Engineering program. It is mandatory for students to complete three terms of co-op within their degree as part of MSE.
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How It Works
Your co-op experience includes three work terms in research or industrial facilities, often designing and building real products. After completing your co-op requirements, you鈥檒l return to campus for at least one final academic term.
At least two of your three mandatory co-op terms must be completed in industry (MSE 293, 393, 493). Students may participate in additional work terms but are encouraged to seek diversity in their experience. The three mandatory work terms may include one special co-op term (MSE 294,394 494). Special co-op may include, but is not restricted to, student-directed, entrepreneurial, service or research co-op work terms. Permission of the MSE co-op office is required.
- MSE 293 - Co-op Practicum l (1st Work Term)
- MSE 393 - Co-op Practicum ll (2nd Work Term)
- MSE 493 - Co-op Practicum lll (3rd Work Term)
An optional non-technical work term (MSE 193) is also available through the MSE co-op education office and is often completed after the first two study terms. MSE 193 does not count toward the mandatory three-course requirement.
The MSE co-op program can also seek opportunities for students wishing to complete their thesis requirements in an industrial setting.
Why It Works
Co-op enhances a student's employability after graduation. We work with our students to help them prepare their job search strategies and materials, conduct professional interviews and support the exploration and development of their career goals. Our students secure work terms across Canada, in Silicon Valley, and internationally in places such as Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.
Here are some of the additional benefits of co-op:
- Gaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace
- Applying classroom learning in practical situations
- Building a strong application for graduate studies
- Exploring different career options
- Working locally, nationally or internationally
- Gaining job interview practice
- Expanding your professional network
- Experiencing different work environments
- Developing 鈥渟oft鈥� skills, including communication and time management
- Building your resume
- Gaining relevant work experience
- Helping to finance your studies
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