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Experiential learning
Graduate from the BCom program with the experience, skills, and professional network that will help you launch your career and achieve your goals. Engage in one of UBC Sauder’s many experiential learning opportunities that connect academic learning with essential workplace skills. There are many ways to gain meaningful work experience during your degree, including real-world projects in the classroom, summer internships, part-time campus jobs, Co-op, and mentorship programs. Experiential learning comes in many different forms, and the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre offers a variety of opportunities for you to gain practical experience, build professional connections, and discover your career preferences and aspirations. Here are just a few:
Co-op highlights
$53,457
average salary (class of 2019)
$37,300
average total salary of a Co-op student (2020-2021)
1/3
Nearly 1/3 of Co-op grads were hired by their employer for permanent roles after graduation
1/4
More than 1/4 of eligible students were actively enrolled in our Co-op program (2020-2021)
British Columbia Within Canada (outside of BC) Internationally
Co-op program
The Co-op program gives you paid work experience relevant to your BCom specialization. Students entering year two or three can apply to participate in the Co-op program and once accepted, alternate between four or eight months of full-time work with their academic terms.
“The Co-op program served as a bridge to my first internship at RBC. With this program’s help, I was able to build a wider network outside UBC Sauder and gain practical experiences. RBC has allowed me to experience a great collaborative work environment where I am constantly challenged, made to think critically, and can explore different areas of Finance.”
Tanvi Vir BCom 2022 PH&N Institutional Communications Intern at RBC Wealth Management
Post-graduation job locations (class of 2020)
79% 6% 15%
Work experience while you study
As a BCom student you have plenty of opportunities to boost your resume. Along with thousands of job postings listed specifically for BCom students on UBC Sauder’s exclusive career platform called COOL (Career Options On-Line), the Business Career Centre can also connect you with a variety of work opportunities, both on campus and in the community. These include joining the UBC Work Learn program or taking a student staff position as a Career Peer Advisor or course teaching assistant.
“Connecting with fellow BCom students as a Career Peer Advisor was a fun and fulfilling experience that gave me a chance to give back and guide students on their journeys. Along with building my EQ strengths, this role helped me develop my public speaking, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, which will be very helpful in my future career.”
Johnson Widjaja BCom 2021 Career Peer Advisor at UBC Sauder
Mentorship and training programs
UBC Sauder offers a unique range of mentorship and training programs to help enhance your professional development. Led by a combination of industry experts, many of whom are UBC Sauder alumni, faculty and career staff, these programs will help you gain experience, develop new skills, and grow your network. Here are some of the programs available to BCom students: • Brand Management Mentorship Program • Capital Markets Training Program • Case Interview Prep Program • Co-op Student Mentorship Program • Finance Mentorship Program • Leading with Confidence Program • Real Estate Internship Program • Sales Mentorship Program • Strategy Consulting Mentorship Program
“As a mentor for the Co-op Student Mentorship Program, I had the opportunity to guide junior BCom Co-op students as they applied for jobs and navigated their first work terms. Along with being taught a great deal about resilience from my mentees, I was able to work on my leadership abilities, make lasting connections, and give back to the Co-op community in a meaningful way.”
