Business Administration Co-op, M.B.A.

Specific Program Information

Length: 28 months (typically 4 academic terms alternating with 3 paid work terms)

Number of courses: 20, 3-Modules, W610 and W611

Program specific requirements: Although work experience is an asset, it is not a requirement for domestic applicants interested in the co-op MBA program. Applicants who meet the academic requirements will be required to take part in a behaviour based interview. *

This program is for you if you are a recent graduate with little or no work experience, or if you are interested in changing directions in your career and want to gain experience in a new field.

To develop leadership competencies in our MBA students, a series of mandatory and optional training sessions and activities known as DeGroote Day workshops are offered to our first year full-time and co-op students (first two terms of the program). These workshops (W610 and W611) are non-credit courses (with zero units) but will be noted as pass/fail on the transcript. These workshops and activities focus on the students’ skill development in areas such as; leadership, ethics, teamwork, professionalism and analytical skills. Students will be expected to complete the one mandatory activity (DeGroote Day Challenge) each term and can choose any two of the other optional workshops, forums and activities offered each term to receive a Pass notation on their transcript.

Full-time Co-op students admitted in or after September 2016 will complete a redesigned Year 1 currciculum. This redesigned curriculum will begin with mandatory four-week intensive foundations modules which will convey baseline information regardless of undergraduate major or experience. There will be 5 required core courses in Term I which will be team taught with content integrated across disciplines. Term 2 will begin with a required Foundations Week focusing on professional development and skill-based workshops. Each student will also need to complete two required courses followed by a choice of 3 out of 5 core electives. The final 3 weeks of Term 2 will be Integration Weeks: students will be required to complete an integrating project to implement all of the knowledge and skills they’ve learned throughout the first year.

International Students

International applicants who have at least one year of full-time continuous professional, managerial or technical work experience may also apply for the co-op option. There are a limited number of spots available for international students.

Co-op Students

As a co-op student, you will receive intensive career development assistance through Student Experience - Career & Professional Development team. One-on-one coaching and skills development programs will prepare you for high-level co-op positions and career success when you graduate.

MBA Courses

In addition to the elective courses listed, students in Year 2 who wish to take graduate courses in other departments of the University as part of their MBA program may do so provided they secure approval from the particular department concerned and the Manager, MBA Programs, DeGroote School of Business.

Graduate students not registered in the Faculty of Business may enroll in MBA courses only with the prior approval of the Faculty of Business and their home department. Enquiries should be directed to the Manager, MBA Programs, DeGroote School of Business.