Students
Acadia University offers one of the very best undergraduate programs in the country! The Co-operative Education Option strategically integrates academic studies with discipline related, paid work experience.
Studies show that students graduating with Co-op versus students graduating without Co-op:
- Have a lower debt load
- Are employed faster upon graduation in more prestigious jobs
- Get paid 22% more starting out than their counterparts
To graduate with the Co-op Option, undergraduate students complete three 4-month Co-op work terms (with an optional fourth) alternating work and study terms, or a 12 - 16 month internship between their 3rd and 4th year of study.
Master of Computer Science and Master of Math and Statistics students complete two and one 4-month Co-op work terms respectively. Typical Co-op schedules can be found under 'Degrees with Co-op' off of the Co-op home page.
Student Testimonial
"The Co-op program here at Acadia provided me with the confidence, experience and knowledge that is imperative upon graduation in this job climate. I was able to acquire excellent positions that empowered me to be heavily involved in projects and really make the positions my own and make a difference. Graduating with a full year of work experience has allowed me to grow as an individual and narrow down what I want to do for a career. After doing co-op I am ready to take the world by storm as opposed to letting the world take me by storm."
Kenneth Norton
'10 Bachelor of Business Administration (Co-op Option)
Currently: Digital Marketing Manager at The Score (the Sports Television Network)
Co-op Work Terms
- Project Coordinator, C.I.B.C. Technology and Operations, Mississauga, ON
- Blackberry Internet Services Project Administrator, Research In Motion, Waterloo, ON
- Product Management Specialist, Research In Motion, Waterloo, ON