Bachelor of Business Administration – Business Co-op

• Co-op students must satisfy the requirements for the program and the Co-op requirements listed below.

• The Business Co-op is a competitive direct-entry program with a limited number of student places. Students who are not admitted directly may apply for admission after commencing studies at Trent, and may be admitted on a competitive basis, provided there are available spaces in the program.

• To remain in the co-op, students must successfully complete the required work term preparation course COOP 2000H with a minimum 70% progression requirement and maintain a minimum 75% cumulative average throughout their study terms. In addition, students must receive satisfactory evaluations during each of their work terms. Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% in COOP 2000H will be withdrawn from the co-op program but may continue their studies in Business Administration or transfer to a major in a different subject. Once withdrawn, students are not eligible to re-enter the co-op program.

• Co-op students cannot register in ADMN 4870H/4880H: Field Placement or ADMN 4890Y: Business Internship.

• Three non-credit co-op work terms are required for the Business Co-op (COOP 2100P, 3100P, 4100P). Students should be prepared to relocate for work terms. It is preferred that work term 2 and work term 3 are with the same employer. Work terms are normally available in Ontario or Canada. Students who choose to explore any additions (minor, specialization, option) to the single-major Honours may require additional time to complete their degrees, as all courses are not offered in every term. It is expected that students follow the set work term schedule. Co-op students are discouraged from taking a course at Trent or on Letter of Permission while on a work term.

• For specific details about the work term schedule for students in the Business Co-op program, please contact the School of Business at schoolofbusinesscoops@trentu.ca.

• Students on a work term must complete learning objectives, a midterm evaluation, a final evaluation, and a final work term report. Co-op employers will also complete a midterm evaluation and final evaluation of the student’s work term. Upon receiving the completed documentation and upon a satisfactory employer assessment, a Pass (P) or Fail (F) will be assigned for COOP 2100P, 3100P, and 4100P. At the completion of all three work terms, students will be required to complete a capstone oral presentation in which they reflect on their work terms and time in the co-op program.

• Every effort is made by the School of Business to find suitable work term employers for students enrolled in the co-op, but the School cannot guarantee a work term opportunity for every student. The hiring process is competitive and dependent upon many factors including market conditions and the academic performance of a student. Co-op students secure positions through successful participation in the co-op interview process and/or their own job search activities. Withdrawal from the co-op program will not normally be approved while a student is on a work term.

• Students who are unable to obtain a suitable co-op employer in an upcoming work term are expected to continue with their academic program on a full-time basis. A missed work term can be made up. In the event that a co-op student is unable to complete three work terms, yet otherwise fulfills all degree requirements, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) degree.