Brock University - Graduate Co-op Program Information 2022-2023

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Graduate Co-op Programs Information

Co-op

The path to a successful career starts in one of Canada’s most diverse co-op programs. Co-op at Brock gives you the opportunity to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations. Our students test their skills daily, gaining experience and an edge in a global economy.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be among the select 15% of Brock students who rise to the challenge and earn their competitive advantage!

Co-op experiences at Brock are a hands-on, high-quality educational opportunity designed to provide you exposure to real-world employment environments.

Benefits of co-op

Structured Co-op career programming will allow you to explore career possibilities, discover your interests, gain new skills and build upon existing competencies, all while developing key industry contacts. The work term experience will enrich your studies through the reciprocal application of concepts and skills learned in class and during your work terms, while developing long-term workplace efficacy. This invaluable experience will increase your marketability and give you the competitive advantage you’ll need to launch your career.

Challenging and relevant employment opportunities

Every co-op position is evaluated for academic relevance and meaningful work to ensure the best environment to learn and develop your skills. Through the mandatory professional preparation course, you can expect to learn about the industry sectors related to your degree program.

One of the most diverse co-op programs in Canada

Co-op at a glance

What you need to be successful in Co-op

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40+ Co-op programs offered at Brock.

The big five”

1. Curiosity – Do you demonstrate curiosity in your life?

2. Persistence – Do you keep moving towards your goals, even when faced with obstacles and/or barriers?

3. Flexibility – Are you willing and open to consider opportunities outside your “ideal” situation?

4. Optimism – Do you have a positive attitude and approach to change?

5. Risk Taking – Are you willing to take manageable risks?

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80% of employers say co-op students are potential future employees.*

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15% of full-time Brock students are co-op students.

*Leger Marketing employer survey for Universities Canada, 2014

Money matters

Graduate Co-op students are required to complete the required number of 4-month full time work terms, based on the program requirements. The required number of work terms can be found listed under each program sequence on pages 7 – 15. Students are also required to complete the mandatory Professional Preparation Course – 5N90.

Remuneration for Your Work Term

Typically, work terms are paid employment experiences. The remuneration that you receive will depend on a variety of factors, including:

• Your level of relevant experience

• Your year and program of study

• The type, size and location of the organization you are working for

For a detailed salary survey by program, please visit brocku.ca/co-op

Administrative fees*

The Co-op Education Office manages the administration and facilitation of the co-op experience at Brock. In addition to academic tuition, students are assessed administrative fees for the Co-op Program. Universities offering co-op programs incur significant costs related directly to operating the program which is not covered by government operating grants. It is important to understand that the administrative fee is not a placement fee, but rather relates to all the non-academic costs of operating co-op programs. Brock’s co-op fee structure for Graduate co-op students is as below:

Fees

5N90 Professional Preparation Course

Work terms (per term)

*All co-op fees are non-refundable.

**Co-op fees are subject to change/increase each year.

Amount

$813.75

$813.75

Faculty of Humanities

Master of History

Sample Employer Partners:

• Government of Ontario (Ontario Public Service)

• Ministry of Transportation

• Decathlon Canada Inc.

• Niagara Parks Commission

• City of St. Catharines

• Brock University

• Niagara Region

• Golf Canada

• Niagara Historical Society & Museum

• The St. Lawrence Parks Commission

• Embassy of Canada

“My co-op experience was invaluable in helping me to secure my employment with the Government of Ontario. When searching for co-op positions, I would recommend trying to find a breadth of experience. Within each co-op term, try to find a job that differs from anything you have previously held. First, future employers will value your wide breadth of experience. You will be able to bring a lot of different skills and experience to the table, have contacts and references in different fields, and can demonstrate during an interview that you are able to adapt to various situations. On top of this, it will give you a better idea of what type of job you are interested in for your future career. You won’t have a clear idea of what you like and dislike, until you have tried different positions, and co-op is the best time to do this.”

Shaunna Hubert Master of History

Faculty of Social Sciences

Master of Business Economics

Sample Employer Partners:

• Government of Ontario (Ontario Public Service)

• Canadian Tire Corporation

• Government of Canada

• Toronto Hydro Corporation

• John Deere Financial

• Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

• Statistics Canada

• John Deere

• Meridian Credit Union

• Niagara Region

“I gained relevant working experience as well as networking opportunities which are very valuable for my next career move. During my co-op at RBC (Royal Bank of Canada), I was given the opportunity to better understand different business lines in the banking system, and network with professionals across different business functions, which allowed me to know where my skills and experience fit best for the full-time position.

This is a great opportunity to experience the industry I am interested in working in. Co-op is designed as a learning experience, so this comparative advantage allows me to get more feedback and assistance when I show interest in learning what other teams are doing.”

Jing Li Master of Business Economics Co-op

Faculty of Social Sciences

Master of Sustainability

Year 1

Fall Term

Academic term

Co-op Professional Preparation Course

Year 2

Sample Employer Partners:

• Brock University

• City of St. Catharines

• Town of Pelham

• Ocean Wise

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency

• RBC Royal Bank

• Niagara Restoration Council

Academic term

Winter Term

Spring/Summer Term

Academic term/ Co-op job search term

Co-op work term 1

Academic term -

• Canada Post Corporation

• Royal Botanical Gardens

• Circus World Displays Limited

• Niagara Region

• Vineland Research & Innovation Centre

• Plenty Canada

“My Co-op experience has equipped me with critical tools to be more confident in the workplace and grow professionally. I have made meaningful connections and have had the opportunity to work on projects that have allowed me to expand my skillset. The most beneficial aspects of Co-op are the opportunities to gain hands-on experience directly related to your field of interest and the ability to meet new people and expand your network.”

Alexandra Cotrufo Master of Sustainability Science and Society Co-op

Faculty of Social Sciences

Master of Social Justice and Equity Studies

Master

Sample Employer Partners:

• Brock University

• Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

• Greater Somerset County YMCA

• Robert Land Academy

• Niagara Region

• Government of Ontario (Ontario Public Service)

• Government of Canada

• Golf Canada

• U Sports

• YMCA of Niagara

• Peel Regional Police

• Gillian’s Place

• YWCA

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Goodman School of Business

Master of Accountancy

Winter

Term

Co-op Professional Preparation Course

Sample Employer Partners:

• Akelius Canada

• Booth & Partners CPA

• RBC Royal Bank

• KLCA

• Wm. J. Trotter & Associates LLP

• Government of Ontario (Ontario Public Service)

• Jones & O’Connell LLP

Academic term

Co-op job search term

Co-op work term

• Bridgman & Durksen Chartered Professional Accountants

• Treasury Board Secretariat

“The Co-op program has opened the door to the real world to me as an international student and new graduate. It has helped tremendously for me to establish the professional network, to gain the fundamental knowledge and experience of accounting/finance operations in Canada, as well as to challenge myself to go out of my comfort zone and explore new potentials.”

Lucia Chen Master of Accountancy

Goodman School of Business

Master of Professional Accounting

Sample Employer Partners:

• Akelius Canada

• Government of Ontario (Ontario Public Service)

• Treasury Board Secretariat

• Toronto Hydro Corporation

• PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

• exp Services Inc.

• MNP LLP

• The Stronach Group

• Siemens Canada

“I advise to keep a regular communication with your talent advisor, they help a lot, and it can just be a short conversation. Regular meetings help to build confidence for interviews and their comments helped to improve the way I form future interview answers. I found that the point of meeting every other week with my co-op team benefited me in getting the most updated job postings and opportunities. My talent advisor helped review my resume and cover letter to match the high expectancies of employers and to better help showcase my skills and what I have learned.”

Lisa Ding Master of Professional Accounting

Goodman School of Business

Master of Business Administration (Domestic)

Master of Business Administration (Domestic) CPA Stream

“The co-op program helped me gain my first Canadian work experience before graduation, which enabled me to better understand the Canadian working environment, as well as laid a good foundation for my career. The Co-op training sessions improved the quality of my resume and interview skills a lot via detailed feedback and mock interviews from co-op advisors. I’d highly recommend Brock’s co-op program to you. It is a great start to your career!”

Athena Gao Master of Business Administration Co-op

Goodman School of Business

Master of Business Administration (International Student Pathway)

“My experience of working in a co-op has been a very valuable and learning step in undergoing a new work culture environment. The co-op term has given me the platform to prepare myself and learn in a real-life office scenario. It has given me the confidence to interact with anyone without any hesitation and complete my tasks efficiently.

The co-op work terms help students to prepare for future full-time job roles. This work term is like a career-launching platform from where you can have a work experience in a short brief of what lies ahead of us. Hence, try and make most of the work term experience, as this is not only a job role you have to fulfill but you can also learn in real-life work scenarios with proper guidance and help from supervisors.”

Preeti Kanwar MBA (ISP)

Goodman School of Business

Master of Business Administration (International Student Pathway) CPA Stream

Sample Employer Partners:

• Ministry of Transportation

• Akelius Canada

• Canadian Tire Corporation

• Hydro One Inc.

• Fedex

• Mercedes-Benz Financial

• Brock University

• Treasury Board Secretariat

• Communitech Technology Association

• Canadian Tire Corporation

• AEC Automotive Solutions

• Royal Bank of Canada

• Scotiabank

• Deloitte