ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE WITH THE
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CO-OP
EARN CREDIT GAIN EXPERIENCE
ST FOR UD EN TS
EARN MONEY
TODAY’S JOB MARKET IS EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE.
EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR MORE OPTION 1
They want to hire the candidate who has both a strong education and valuable work experience. The IS Co-Op is a formal, accredited academic program that integrates classroom theory with work experience. Co-Op students alternate semesters of work and study, beginning the summer after their freshman year, completing a minimum of two and a maximum of four Co-Op semesters. A Bachelors of Business Administration in Information Systems degree is then completed in five years with the equivalent of at least one year of meaningful work experience. Current immigration laws allow international students to participate in cooperative education if they are part of an academic program. The IS Co-Op’s accredited program satisfies this requirement. Scholarship students, athletes, international students and students receiving financial aid should notify the appropriate CSU offices of their participation in the IS Co-Op program and inform the IS Co-Op program coordinator of their status.
CO-OP JANUARY THROUGH JUNE FIRST YEAR
All Co-Op positions are salaried which can help pay for tuition Receive a certificate upon graduation Explore different areas of professional experience and career opportunities Develop and apply communication skills A unique networking opportunity – companies often use Co-Op programs to recruit full-time professionals
SECOND SEMESTER Spring
SUMMER I: May through June
ENG 101
ENG 102
MTH 148*
MTH 149*
Natural Science w/ Lab**
Arts & Humanities elective**
ASC 101
African-Am. Exp. elective**
BUS 151
IST 203
THIRD SEMESTER Fall
FOURTH SEMESTER Spring
SUMMER I: May through June
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
SIXTH SEMESTER Spring
SUMMER 1: May through June
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
EIGHTH SEMESTER Spring
SUMMER 1: May through June
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
NO CLASSES
SECOND YEAR SUMMER II: July through August
BUS 201 ACT 221 NO CLASSES
ECN 202 IST 211 IST 305
THIRD YEAR SUMMER II: July through August
FIFTH SEMESTER Fall OSM 202
Social Science Non-US Society elective **
ACT 222 ECN 201 GAD 250 IST 311
FOURTH YEAR SUMMER II: July through August
SEVENTH SEMESTER Fall IST 321
ENRICHING & BENEFICIA L : Earn academic credit towards your degree
FIRST SEMESTER Fall
Natural Science elective **
IST 331 FIN 351 OSM 311 IST elective 1
FIFTH YEAR SUMMER II: July through August
BUS 351 / BLW 411
2
NINTH SEMESTER Fall
TENTH SEMESTER Spring
IST 341
MGT 465
IST Elective 2
IST 465
IST 420
Arts & Humanities Non-US Society Elective
MKT 301
US Diversity Elective**
MGT 321
IST Elective 3
THAN JUST A DEGREE. OPTION 2
CO-OP JULY THROUGH DECEMBER
PROGR A M REQUIREMEN T S:
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER Fall
SECOND SEMESTER Spring
ENG 101
ENG 102
MTH 148*
MTH 149*
Natural Science w/ Lab**
Arts & Humanities elective**
BUS 101
African-Am. Exp. elective**
BUS 151
IST 203
THIRD SEMESTER - Fall
FOURTH SEMESTER Spring
BUS 201
OSM 202
ACT 221
ACT 222
ECN 202
ECN 201
IST 211
GAD 250
IST 305
IST 311
FIFTH SEMESTER - Fall
SIXTH SEMESTER Spring
SUMMER I: May through June
NO CLASSES
SECOND YEAR SUMMER II: July through August
NO CLASSES
SUMMER I: May through June
Social Science Non-US Society elective **
SUMMER 1: May through June
IST 321 IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
IST 331 FIN 351 OSM 311
Natural Science elective **
SUMMER 1: May through June
BUS 351 / BLW 411
IST 300 is a pass/fail academic course that must be taken every Co-Op semester and requires no classroom time away from the job.
FOURTH YEAR SEVENTH SEMESTER Fall
EIGHTH SEMESTER Spring IST 341
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
IST Elective 2 IST 420 MKT 301
Course instructor is the student’s Co-Op Faculty Advisor Together with the course instructor and company supervisor, develop and submit Co-Op Learning Objectives The student prepares a final report based on guidelines from their Faculty Advisor; the report is then graded The student completes and submits an evaluation of the Co-Op experience
MGT 321
FIFTH YEAR SUMMER II: July through August
NINTH SEMESTER Fall
TENTH SEMESTER Spring MGT 465
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
IST 300 Co-Op Experiential Learning
When you are ready to begin Co-Op assignments, typically the summer after your freshman year, you will register for IST 300 IS Co-Op Education Experience. You will work closely with the IS Co-Op program coordinator to obtain a Co-Op assignment. Enrollment in this class gives you full time student status. You can repeat this one-credit class up to three times and can use it as an elective.
IST elective 1
SUMMER II: July through August
Enrolled as a full-time student in the BBA-IS Degree program Minimum 2.5 GPA, in good academic standing Must have completed all courses through the freshman year Transfer students must complete at least one semester of course work at CSU Work full-time (40 hours per week) during Co-Op semesters
Starting the Co-Op experience
THIRD YEAR SUMMER II: July through August
Students can apply for the IS Co-Op as early as their freshman year, when accepted into the Monte Ahuja College of Business. TO BE ACCEPTED into the program you must meet the following requirements:
IST 465 Arts &Humanities Non-US Society Elective US Diversity Elective** IST Elective 3
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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
ABOUT THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS CO-OP EXPERIENCE I WOULD ADVISE STUDENTS TO PURSUE A CO-OP during their academic program because it is a great opportunity to learn, gain experience, connect with professionals, explore the real world and work on real projects.” - SANAA DAKDOUK , CO-OP AT CLEVELAND CLINIC
A CO-OP IS ONE DECISION IN COLLEGE THAT YOU WILL NEVER REGRET.” - YUZHAN (MAGGIE) MA, CO-OP AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
IT jobs are plentiful, but nearly all of them require prior experience. Taking part in the Co-Op program provided me with the experience that WILL HELP ME SECURE THE CAREER THAT I’M WORKING TOWARDS. ” - SCOTT HAWKINS, CO-OP AT PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE
The CSU IS Co-Op program really HELPED ME JUMPSTART MY CAREER . While most college students have to work in fields unrelated to their major, I accrued a year of experience as a Business Analyst for Eaton Corporation by the time I graduated. The assignments and projects I worked on during my Co-Ops enhanced my classroom experiences, I had a better understanding of the real world application and importance of the concepts and tools I was studying. Finally, the skills and business relationships I developed during my Co-Ops helped me secure multiple position offers prior to graduation, removing all stress from my job search.” - MATT PARKER , CO-OP AT EATON CORPORATION
STUDENT & EMPLOYER TIMELINE INFORMATION SYSTEMS CO-OP WEEKLY TIMELINE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 EMPLOYERS submit Co-Op positions
EMPLOYERS schedule interviews
EMPLOYERS select candidates and make offers
STUDENTS begin Co-Op
EMPLOYERS interview students STUDENTS apply for Co-op
STUDENTS apply for positions
STUDENTS negotiate and accept offers
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