Brock Co-op Brochure

Brock University co-op st. catharines, ontario / phone 905.xxx.xxxx / www.brocku.ca

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information for employers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

information for students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

faculty of business honours bachelor of accountinG co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

faculty of business master of accountancy co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

faculty of business honours bachelor of business administration co-op . . 11

faculty of business master of business administration co-op . . . . . . . . . . . 12

faculty of mathematics and science honours bachelor of science – neuroscience co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

faculty of mathematics and science honours bachelor of science – computer science, computinG and business, computer science and mathematics co-op . . . . . . . . . 14

faculty of mathematics and science honours bachelor of science – computinG and solid state device technoloGy co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

faculty of mathematics and science honours bachelor of science – computinG and network communications co-op . . . . 16

faculty of mathematics and science honours bachelor of science – chemistry, physics, biotechnoloGy and biochemistry co-op . . . . . . . . . . . 17

faculty of mathematics and science honours bachelor of science – earth sciences and environmental Geoscience co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

faculty of mathematics and science honours bachelor of science – GeoGraphy co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

faculty of mathematics and science honours bachelor of science – oenoloGy and viticulture co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

faculty of humanities honours bachelor of arts – dramatic arts co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

faculty of humanities honours bachelor of arts – applied linGuistics co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

faculty of social sciences honours bachelor of arts – psycholoGy co-op . . . . . 23

faculty of social sciences honours bachelor of arts – public administration co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

faculty of social scienceshonours bachelor of arts – economics co-ophonours bachelor of business economics co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

faculty of social sciencesmaster of business economics co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

table of contents

Brock University co-op st. catharines, on / phone 905.688.5550 ext. 4325 / fax 905.688.0631 / [email protected] / www.brocku.ca/co-op

How co-op can Help Your organization

access to a highly qualified, career focused •

pool of students who have completed significant

academic and employment-readiness training.

optimal workforce management; co-op •

employees can provide relief for short-term

peaks in workload, vacations or special projects

and research.

cost-effective and low-risk means of recruiting •

and evaluating fit and performance for potential

permanent hires.

energetic, highly motivated and creative students •

can offer fresh perspectives and solutions to the

issues challenging your business.

Why employers choose brock co-op

students are available year round and can •

begin work in January, may or september.

while the typical work term length is four

months in duration, extended placements are

easily facilitated.

our students are selected from a broad pool •

of candidates and accepted on the basis

of exceptional academic performance. once

admitted to a co-op program, students must

meet honours academic standards in order to

continue in the co-op option of their degree.

most students have completed at least two years •

of advanced academic studies prior to

embarking on a work term (see program pages

included in this brochure for specific information).

participation in weekly degree specific •

employment readiness workshops, delivered

by corporate executives and partners, prepares

students for transition to the business world.

they are eager and ready to make an immediate

contribution to your team.

brock’s co-op programs office can customize •

your recruiting efforts. we will respond to

your staffing needs with personal and individual

attention to ensure you source the most suitable

candidates for your organization.

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information for emploYers

“We have been associated with the brock co-

op program for the last two summers and each

time we had a summer student join our financial

control Group . We believe that this has been

a mutually rewarding experience . brock co-op

students clearly demonstrated their willingness to

learn and are quite enthusiastic in their approach .

they exhibit commitment and the ability to work

effectively as part of a team . We look forward to

continuing this relationship .”

praveen Gupta vice president, financial reportinG citibank canada


review1. key dates connected with the recruiting

period (see chart).

request.2. complete the on-line job posting form on our

co-op web site at www.brocku.ca/co-op/employers/

post.html. alternatively, you may choose to

fax (905) 688-0631 or email ([email protected])

your position to us.

review candidates.3. (candidates can be pre-screened

upon request). student applications can be made

available to you via email, fax or courier.

interview.4. after screening the resumes, select the

candidates you wish to interview and contact us to

arrange a date, time and location. interviews may be

conducted on campus at brock, at your organization or

via telephone. co-op staff will organize interviews and

forward schedules to you.

select.5. after interviewing, select the candidate(s) that

best meet your organization’s needs. Job offers can be

made through the co-op office immediately following the

interview, with a student response within 48 hours. no

cumbersome matching or ranking process will delay your

hiring needs.

Key Dates ConneCteD with the ReCRuiting PeRioD

employment Period Fall term: september - december

winter term: January - april

spring/summer term: may - august

send your Job postinG

may - June september -october January - february

conduct co-op interviews

June - July october - november february - march

tax credit for co-op employers in ontario

when you hire a brock co-op student, you may

be eligible to receive a tax credit. the ontario

Government’s co-operative education tax credit will

reimburse a business for 10-15% of eligible costs, up

to $1000 per student. for more information, please

call the ministry of finance, corporations tax branch

(905) 433-6513 or visit: www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/

credit/cetc/

co-op contract Hiring

if you are considering hiring a co-op student but find

yourself unable to do so due to internal constraints,

hiring freezes, or head count issues, you may wish to

consider co-op contract hiring. for a minimal fee,

brock university will manage the student’s payroll. your

organization determines the student’s base salary and

the university will invoice you on a monthly basis.

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soUrcinG co-op talent


agriculture and agri-food canada algoma central corporation algoma central marine apotex atomic energy of canada bdo dunwoody llp bell canada bick’s pickles blackstone ventures inc. bmw Group canada canada customs and revenue agency canada revenue agency canadian space agency canadian tire corporation canadian tire financial services cibc citibank cocacola deloitte & touche llp environment canada ernst & young llp fritolay General motors acceptance ltd. (Gmac) General motors of canada

Go transit Grant thornton llp Great big theatre company hamilton tiger cats human resources development canada hydro one networks hyundai ibm imperial oil J.m. smucker (canada) inc. John deere Jungbunzlauer kpmG llp kraft foods linamar london health sciences centre merck frost microage ministry of energy, science and technology ministry of the environment ministry of transportation ontario lottery and Gaming corporation ontario power Generation outside music

pepsi canada inc. pricewaterhousecoopers llp procter & Gamble professional hockey players association purolator rbc capital markets rbc dominion securities region of niagara research in motion rogers tv royal bank sanofi pasteur scotiabank siemens silicon knights smith nixon & co. syncrude taylor leibow llp td securities tds automotive theatre beyond words trimedia universal music canada walker industries

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Algoma Central Corporation Algoma Central Marine Apotex Atomic Energy of Canada BDO Dunwoody LLP Bell Canada Bick’s Pickles Blackstone Ventures Inc. BMW Group Canada Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Canada Revenue Agency Canadian Space Agency Canadian Tire Corporation Canadian Tire Financial Services CIBC Citibank CocaCola Deloitte & Touche LLP Environment Canada Ernst & Young LLP FritoLay General Motors Acceptance Ltd. (GMAC) General Motors of Canada

Go Transit Grant Thornton LLP Great Big Theatre Company Hamilton Tiger Cats Human Resources Development Canada Hydro One Networks Hyundai IBM Imperial Oil J.M Smucker (Canada) Inc. John Deere Jungbunzlauer KPMG LLP Kraft Foods Linamar London Health Sciences Centre Merck Frost MicroAge Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology Ministry of the Environment Ministry of Transportation Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Ontario Power Generation Outside Music

Pepsi Canada Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Procter & Gamble Professional Hockey Players Association Purolator RBC Capital Markets RBC Dominion Securities Region of Niagara Research In Motion Rogers TV Royal Bank Sanofi Pasteur Scotiabank Siemens Silicon Knights Smith Nixon & Co. Syncrude Taylor Leibow LLP TD Securities TDS Automotive Theatre Beyond Words Trimedia Universal Music Canada Walker Industries

some of oUr corporate partners

creatinG a corporate presence on campUs the key to successful recruiting is building

and maintaining a presence on campus.

progressive and consistent on campus

marketing to students and faculty is the key

to long term hiring success. the following

activities provide proven strategies for your

organization to connect and cultivate a

positive image with brock co-op students.

networking breakfast and ca night

participate in targeted faculty of business

events including the networking breakfast

and ca night. held during the fall

semester, the networking breakfast

provides an opportunity to increase your

company profile and meet with bright and

talented undergraduate and graduate

business students. ca night is an excellent

way to introduce your firm and target

brock’s accounting students.

corporate information sessions

through an information session you can

inform students of your organization’s

strengths and vision for the future, explain

available opportunities and network

informally over refreshments.

co-op presentations and Workshops

take advantage of a unique way to increase

your on campus presence. employers

can participate in brock’s employment

preparation workshops or conduct an in-

class presentation; providing students with

expertise on a specific subject area while

showcasing their organization.

connect With faculty

some of the most influential advocates on

campus are faculty. employers can provide

case studies from their organization for

courses and faculty can assist companies

with conducting research or special projects.

mock interviews

each semester, the co-op programs

office hosts a mock interview event for

students. employers are able to volunteer

their time to assist students in developing

and improving their interviewing skills.

participation in this event is a wonderful

way to make connections and increase your

organization’s brand awareness among

brock’s co-op population.

career expo and career fair

consider attending brock’s annual

career expo and career fair, which

attracts hundreds of students from a

variety of academic backgrounds. both

of these events are an excellent way to

promote your organization, employment

opportunities and begin pre-screening

candidates for available positions.

Golf tournament

the co-op programs office at brock

annually hosts a golf tournament for

students, faculty and ca firms. this

tournament provides an excellent

opportunity for firms to showcase their

organization and to network with brock

accounting students.

scholarships and bursaries

brock university co-op students are

eligible to apply for the brock university

co-op bursary among other prestigious

scholarships. your support not only

provides direct assistance to our co-op

students, but increases on campus

awareness of your organization, and

helps us attract high quality students

while providing the best possible

learning environment.


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Why select a program with a co-op option?

enrich your academic studies by applying the •

concepts you have learned in class to your work

experience.

sample a variety of work placements and develop •

greater awareness of your interests, talents and future

career path.

Gain up to 20 months work experience by the time •

you graduate and acquire an invaluable network which

will dramatically increase your chances of obtaining

employment upon graduation.

earn an income to finance your education and reduce •

dependency on student loans.

co-op students are typically more successful in •

securing full time permanent employment.

approximately 60% of all new graduate jobs are filled

by students with co-op work experience (cafce).

the brock co-op advantage

nearly 100% placement rates for students across all •

programs — one of the highest and most consistent

placement rates in the country.

some of the most exciting and rewarding opportunities •

with canada’s top employers. we use our experience

and resources to diligently screen all postings to

ensure our students secure relevant and valuable work

terms.

third largest co-op school in the province and fifth •

largest co-op school in canada with one of the most

diverse choices of co-op program areas (27 programs

available in total).

unlike other institutions, employers recruiting at brock •

university can extend offers at anytime; students are

not required to wait for ranking deadlines to find out

they have a job and employers continue to recruit from

brock to avoid the ranking and matching process used

at other schools.

brock’s accounting co-op is the second largest •

program of its kind in canada and the second program

to be fully accredited by the institute of chartered

accountants of ontario (icao).

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information for stUdents

most universities require students to apply for co-op •

during their first year, where brock guarantees direct

entry from secondary school (providing admission

criteria is meet). this allows the student to concentrate

on adjusting to university life and not the co-op

application process.

pre-employment training typically includes resume •

writing, cover letter composition and interviewing

skills. in addition to the standard topics offered at other

schools, brock co-op students participate in degree

specific workshops delivered by knowledgeable

industry professionals who have a vested interest

in employing brock students. we pride ourselves on

having the most interactive and valuable workshop

series available.

brock co-op students must complete two years of •

rigorous academic study prior to their first work term.

as a result, employers have commented that brock

co-op students are more professional, and better

prepared to handle job requirements than the majority

of their competitors.


admission

brock’s co-op program admits students directly from •

high school. students applying to the co-op stream

generally require a minimum 80% 12u average.

meeting the minimum requirements does not

guarantee admission as the selection process is

extremely competitive (the average entering grade is

85%).

when applying to the co-op program, the “co-op” •

box must be selected on the ouac application form.

transfer students and students applying at the end of •

their first year of university will require evaluation of

their transcripts to determine eligibility.

international students are eligible to apply to all co-op •

programs with the exception of accounting, and

public administration.

career readiness

the co-op programs office ensures that students are

prepared for their transition from academia to the world

of work. all co-op students attend pre-employment

workshops designed to provide the tools and skills

needed to compete and succeed in the 21st century.

weekly guest speakers are invited to address topics

tailored to each program area, helping to ensure students

are ready to make an immediate contribution once the

work term begins.

employment locations

most brock co-op students secure positions in toronto,

niagara region, waterloo, london, ottawa and other

ontario cities, however students should be willing to work

anywhere in canada.

Job search process

virtually all work terms are found through the brock •

co-op job posting board which has been specifically

designed to meet the needs of our students.

the job search process generally begins four months •

prior to the start of a designated work term.

students apply to jobs that match skills and interests. •

employers select candidates for interviews and present

offers. students make the final decision with

acceptance of an offer of employment.

continuation of study

as one of the most successful and reputable co-op

programs in canada, we need to continue to provide our

employers with the highest quality and most professional

students available. once admitted to a co-op program at

brock university, it is expected that students will maintain

an honours standing throughout their university career.

to graduate with a co-op degree, students must

successfully complete a minimum of three work terms,

the pre-employment training workshops, as well as

maintain an honours standing in their respective program.

co-op fees

co-op students are assessed an administrative fee in

addition to regular academic tuition. the total co-op fee

is $2100.00 payable in three installments:

co-op administration fee of $700.00 (assessed in fall •

of year 1 at brock)

pre-employment workshop fee of $700.00 (assessed •

when registering for admin 0n90)

$700.00 (assessed when registering for first work term)•

* fourth and fifth work terms will incur an additional fee

of $700.00 each.

* fees for graduate level co-op programs may differ

relocation costs, if applicable, are the responsibility of

the student.

co-op salaries

co-op work terms are generally paid employment.•

weekly salaries vary greatly amongst employers, •

positions, geographic location and work term level.

weekly salaries for summer 2006 ranged between

$271.25 and $978.25.

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facUltY of bUsiness

HonoUrs bacHelor of accoUntinG co-opthe professionally-oriented honours bachelor of accounting (bacc) program at brock university combines a high level of specialization in accounting with a broad base of studies in social sciences, mathematics and business. the program focuses on providing the core knowledge, thinking and analytical skills necessary to develop an accounting professional.

brock’s bachelor of accounting co-op program is the second largest in ontario and is fully accredited

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woRK / stuDy sequenCe: baCheloR oF aCCounting Co-oP :

employment Period: Fall term: september - December


spring/summer term: May - august

year 1 academic academic vacation

year 2 academic work term 1 academic

year 3 work term 2 work term 3 academic


year 5 academic

For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/undergrad/busi.html#sec4

“Working at langhorne irwin Wharram-spry llp

has given me excellent accounting experience

and opened my eyes to the various opportunities

available in the accounting field . during my work

terms i have been involved in both large and small

audits, compilation and review engagements, and

corporate and personal tax . my placements have

been a great opportunity to put my academic

knowledge to work in the real world .”

kristin berry (accountinG)

lanGhorne irwin wharram-spry llp

monthly co-op salary Range

first Work term: $1850 – $3400 second Work term: $2000 – $3938 third Work term: $2208 – $4417 fourth Work term: $2300 – $4417

by the institute of chartered accountants of ontario (icao). the academic and work study program includes all of the course requirements of the bacc degree, as well as four work term placements. accounting co-op students are placed only within registered chartered accounting firms in canada in order to ensure the work placements will be credited towards the practical experience required by the icao.


facUltY of bUsiness

master of accoUntancY co-opthe master of accountancy program is an eight month program which is designed to assist students in the assimilation of advanced knowledge in accounting and related aspects of business and foster a sense of professionalism, integrity and independence of thought within the accounting profession. the program encourages

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year 1 academic work term

year 2 academic

For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007graduate/aCtg.html#sec2

tyPes oF Positions helD by

MasteR oF aCCountanCy Co-oP stuDents :

Analyst,citibank canada

Accounting Co-op Student,linamar corporation ERS Consultant,deloitte & touche llp Financial Analyst, General motors of canada ltd .

Junior Financial Analyst,franklin templeton investments

Profit and Cost Analysis Co-op, ford motor company of canada ltd .

the development of critical thinking, analytic and communication skills. it is intended to enhance the ability of students to adapt and respond to a complex changing business environment and to develop a professional attitude, with sensitivity to related ethical questions. areas of specialization include: general, taxation, and information systems.

monthly co-op salary Range $2360 – $4737


facUltY of bUsiness

HonoUrs bacHelor of bUsiness administration co-op

brock university’s business administration co-

op curriculum provides a solid foundation of

business fundamentals and a wide range of

essential management skills ensuring that our

students are able to succeed in the canadian and

global economy. areas of specialization include

accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, General

management, human resources management,

information systems, international business,

marketing, operations management and public

administration.

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tyPes oF Positions helD by business

aDMinistRation Co-oP stuDents :

Audit Officer,canada revenue agency

Business Process Improvement Specialist,bruce power

Event Marketing Assistant,bmw canada inc.

Finance and Accounting Assistant, John deere welland works

Human Resources Analyst,imperial oil

Strategic Planning Analyst,pepsi bottling Group

For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/undergrad/busi.html#sec6

woRK / stuDy sequenCe: business aDMinistRation Co-oP :






year 3 work term 1 academic work term 2


year 5 academic



facUltY of bUsiness

master of bUsiness administration co-op

brock’s comprehensive sixteen month mba

program provides students with a solid foundation

of the principles of management, as well as a

broad perspective and leadership skills which

give them the tools and flexibility to succeed in a

variety of sectors, industries and functional roles.

our program draws high-achieving students from a

variety of cultural and academic backgrounds and

has been designed to allow students to select one

of five areas of concentration including marketing,

finance, accounting, human resources or

General management.

monthly co-op salary range $2240 – $4737

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tyPes oF Positions helD by MasteR oF

business aDMinistRation Co-oP stuDents :

Credit Officer,scotiabank

Credit Risk Analyst,canadian tire financial services Human Resources Assistant,sun life financial

Marketing Analyst,coca-cola

Project Consultant,atlantic packaging products ltd.

Internal Audit Assistant,ministry of transportation

diVeRsity foR youR WoRKPlace

international students are available in the Master of Accountancy and Master of Business Administration programs and have fluency in french, mandarin, cantonese, arabic, vietnamese and korean. these students are invaluable resources for multinational corporations who are building their business on a global scale.

students in the International Master of Accountancy program are available to begin their co-op position beginning in september whereas students in the International Master of Business Administration program are available in January.

For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/graduate/busi.html#Mbab_5P04

woRK / stuDy sequenCe: MasteR oF business aDMinistRation Co-oP :




year 1 academic academic work term

year 2 academic academic


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facUltY of matHematics and science

HonoUrs bacHelor of science – neUroscience co-op

the bachelor of science in neuroscience

combines courses from the disciplines of

psychology, biology and kinesiology that illustrate

cellular, physiological and behavioural approaches

to examining the nervous system. the program

is designed to permit integration of information

derived experimentally from many disciplines to

gain a better understanding of the relationships

between neural function and behaviour. the

program is divided into three streams, allowing

students to specialize in either neurobiological,

neuro-psychological or neuromotor fields.

For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/undergrad/neur.html





year 2 academic academic work term 1


year 4 work term 2 work term 3 vacation


woRK / stuDy sequenCe: neuRosCienCe Co-oP :


Neurosciences Monitoring Co-op Research Assistant, london health sciences centre, university hospital canada

Polysomnographic Technologist, the niagara snoring and sleep lab

Research Assistant in Neuroscience, rotman research institute

Research Assistant, health human resources, canadian institute for health information

Student Tech Evaluation Assistant, national research council canada

Kinesiology or Ergonomics Co-op Student, nuclear hr & employee safety ontario power Generation inc.

tyPes oF Positions helD by neuRosCienCe Co-oP stuDents :

“in a field of study that is as broad as

neuroscience, it has been extremely beneficial to

have these opportunities to learn and discover

what i really want to pursue . While at the niagara

snoring and sleep centre (nssc) i was able to

gain skills in both neurophysiological testing and

patient care . this co-op placement has provided

challenges to overcome, the opportunity to learn

more about the medical field, and the chance to

apply some of the skills i learned in school .”

corrine davies-schinkel (neuroscience)

polysomnoGraphic technoloGist,

niaGara snorinG and sleep lab


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HonoUrs bacHelor of science

comPuteR science co-oP the computer science co-op program combines academic and work terms over a four and one-half year period. students spend one and one-half years in an academic setting studying the fundamentals of computer programming, algorithms, data structures and object-oriented programming prior to their first work placement.

comPutinG and business co-oP

brock’s computing and business program is a unique combination of computer science and business courses, selected to provide a firm foundation in business practices for computing professionals. this combination of skills is imperative to meet the current trends of outsourcing and contracting for the provision of computing resources in business.

comPuteR science and mathematics co-oP

computing and mathematics is an innovative program which combines the strengths of brock’s department of mathematics and department of computer science, with practical work experience. students are introduced to our one-of-a-kind mica program (mathematics integrated with computers and applications), where computers and applications are fully integrated into a broad spectrum of courses that range across pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics.


For further information visit: www.cosc.brocku.ca/undergrad/degrees







year 4 work term 3 academic

year 5 academic

woRK / stuDy sequenCe: CoMPuteR sCienCe, CoMPuting anD business, anD

CoMPuteR sCienCe / MatheMatiCs Co-oP :

“andrew spent his first co-op term in itam where

he was involved with all levels of personnel .

andrew handled his responsibilities with a very

high level of professionalism and knowledge .

His ability to learn new job functions quickly has

gained him the respect of all ctfs personnel

who worked with him . We would be pleased to

have him return for future terms .” JoHn donaldson, canadian tire financial

services (ctfs), commentinG on andreW

smitH – compUter science co-op stUdent


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comPutinG and solid state deVice technoloGy co-oP

brock’s computing and solid-state device technology program combines thorough training in natural sciences and computing with an emphasis on the practical aspects of


$2350 – $3200




year 1 academic academic academic



year 4 academic work term 3

year 5 academic


woRK / stuDy sequenCe: CoMPuting anD soliD state DeviCe teChnology Co-oP :

computing and applications of solid-state device technology. students will acquire skills needed to interface and use solid-state devices in real-world applications such as the development of hardware and creating software for robotics, cam, remote-sensing, security and home automation or weather monitoring.


“my placement at seaway marine transport has

been both rewarding and fulfilling as i provide

support to all of algoma central corporation

and upper lakes canada vessels. i have been

assigned to the project tasked with the creation

of a statistical tracking program for vessel

position reports. during the development

process i was introduced to crystal reports and

visual basic .net; which will prove to be valuable

in my career opportunities upon graduation. the

co-op program has given me a tremendous

advantage with hands-on experience and a

working knowledge of business practices.”

nikola marinic (computer science)

help desk assistant, seaway marine transport

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comPutinG and netWoRK communications co-oP

the computing and network communications program caters to the increasing demand in the information technology industry for professionals who have a solid foundation in software development as well as practical technical skills in system security, telecommunications, network analysis and administration.


$2350 – $3200

Help Desk Assistant, algoma central corporation

Information Systems Analyst, shred-tech

Junior Applications Engineer, canadian tire financial services

Senior Network and Client Support Analyst, ministry of transportation








year 5 academic


woRK / stuDy sequenCe : CoMPuting anD netwoRK CoMMuniCations Co-oP :

Software Developer, research in motion

Student Programmer Analyst, kellogg canada incorporated

Technical Support Analyst, coyote software corporation

tyPes oF Positions helD by CoMPuteR sCienCe Co-oP stuDents :







year 3 academic work term 2 vacation

year 4 work term 3 academic vacation


For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/fms/

woRK / stuDy sequenCe : CheMistRy, PhysiCs, bioteChnology & bioCheMistRy Co-oP :

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chemistRy co-oP

brock university’s chemistry program is accredited by the chemical society of canada and houses some of the most advanced equipment in the field. students are involved in the analysis, synthesis and purification of substances, determining their structures and properties and explaining the mechanisms of the process. this program stresses chemical principles through research in organic, inorganic, analytical, physical and theoretical chemistry, as well as the related fields of bio-inorganic and bio-organic chemistry and chemical physics.

Physics co-oP

brock’s physics program is designed to provide an understanding of the principles and fundamental interactions of classical and quantum physics as well as many applications of these principles in technology and everyday life.

monthly co-op salary range $1785 – $2856

Analytical Research Technologist,environment canada

CSA Student Intern,canadian space agency QA Lab and Spore Technician, Jungbunzlauer canada inc.

Research Chemist,merck frosst

Research Technician,alphora research

Environment Technician,ontario power Generation

biochemistRy co-oP

the bachelor of science in biochemistry is unique in that it explores the chemistry of living things. this research-oriented program gives students a broad understanding of chemistry as well as cell and molecular biology, leading to the study of metabolism and energy flow, proteins and enzyme action, macromolecular structures, information flow and molecular genetics, and bio-organic and biophysical chemistry.

biotechnoloGy co-oP

brock university’s biotechnology program is the only undergraduate biotechnology program in ontario. in this program, living organisms are used to produce goods and services for practical and industrial purposes.

tyPes oF Positions helD by CheMistRy, PhysiCs, bioteChnology anD bioCheMistRy

Co-oP stuDents :







year 3 academic work term 2 vacation

year 4 work term 3 academic academic


For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/fms/

woRK / stuDy sequenCe: eaRth sCienCes anD enviRonMental geosCienCe Co-oP :

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HonoUrs bacHelor of science – eartH sciences and environmental Geoscience co-op

brock offers one of the strongest traditional earth

sciences/Geology degree programs in ontario.

students can pursue degrees / majors in either

earth science or environmental Geoscience.

degree programs examine the interrelationships

between earth materials, the atmosphere,

hydrosphere, and biosphere and the impact of

human activities upon them from a physical science

viewpoint. a key element of these programs is

their emphasis on training in both laboratory and

field techniques; both are essential for graduates

to compete for government and private sector

positions in the environmental disciplines.

“as a student Geologist i have had many learning

opportunities at st. andrew Goldfields in areas such

as logging and splitting core, creating face maps,

making geological maps, geological interpretations,

interpreting cross sections of diamond drilling,

as well as muck and face sampling. i have been

given the opportunity to work with the data mine

and dh logger computer systems, both of which

are extraordinarily important research tools in the

geosciences field. i would not have found this

job without the help of the co-op office and my

experience here has been extremely rewarding.”

cHarles Kodors (environmental Geoscience) student GeoloGist, st. andrew Goldfields



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HonoUrs bacHelor of science – GeoGrapHY co-op

the department of Geography offers programs

leading to ba or bsc degrees at the honours

level. both these degree programs have a broad

scope and combine elements of both the social

and natural sciences. most courses emphasize

structured labs and seminars in early years and

progressively more independent work in later

years, culminating in an optional honours thesis

in year 4. field work features prominently in

some courses.






year 3 academic work term 2 work term 3


For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/undergrad/geog.html


woRK / stuDy sequenCe: geogRaPhy Co-oP :

tyPes oF Positions helD by

geogRaPhy Co-oP stuDents :

Crop technician,ker crop management services environmental health Program assistant,oxford county

geology student,xstrata nickel

laboratory Chemist assistant,chemisar laboratories inc.

student geologist,de beers canada exploration inc. water efficient landscape advisor,united utilities canada ltd.


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HonoUrs bacHelor of science – oenoloGY and viticUltUre co-op

a four-year honours co-operative program

leading to a bachelor of science in oenology and

viticulture is designed to meet the growing needs

of the grape, grape juice and wine industries of

cool climate regions. the aim of the program is

to provide a comprehensive scientific education

combined with both hands-on and industrial

experience in oenology and viticulture, along

with exposure to marketing, tourism and wine

appreciation. since “wine begins in the field and

ends in the glass”, our graduates will be trained

to work in the vineyard and the winery or may

become owners and operators of vineyards and

wineries. the program encompasses the scientific

disciplines pertaining to the grape and wine

industry such as sensory science, biochemistry,

biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, genetics,

cell and molecular biology, plant physiology and

environmental biology.








For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/undergrad/oevi.html

woRK / stuDy sequenCe : oenology anD vitiCultuRe Co-oP :


$1785 – $2856


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facUltY of HUmanities

HonoUrs bacHelor of arts – dramatic arts co-op

the department of dramatic arts (dart), part of

the school of fine and performing arts (sfpa),

addresses the study, application and interrogation

of the discipline as cultural and educational

practice. the department of dramatic arts

offers four-year programs of study with streams

in drama in education and society, dramatic

literature, and theatre.








For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/undergrad/dart.html


tyPes oF Positions helD by DRaMatiC

aRts stuDents :

Arts Counsellor,buck rock’s performing & creative arts camp

Assistant Producer,resurgence theatre company

Camera Operator,central studios

Box Office Manager,althea productions Production Assistant,horsehead theatre Stage Assistant,solar stage Stage Manager,victoria playhouse theatre

woRK / stuDy sequenCe: DRaMatiC aRts Co-oP :

“since being a part of 4th line theatre’s administration

since spring of 2006, suzanne leandro has been

fantastic! coming from a professional stage manager

background she has been a real delight to have as

part of the stage management team again this year.

i wish i would have had the same kind of mentoring

during my post-secondary experience.”

patricia thorne, 4th line theatre, commentinG

on suzanne leandro - dramatic arts co-op

student


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For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/undergrad/apli.html

woRK / stuDy sequenCe: aPPlieD linguistiCs Co-oP :


facUltY of HUmanities

HonoUrs bacHelor of arts – applied linGUistics co-op

students have the opportunity to learn about

theories concerning the analysis of language and

their applications. along with an introductory course

in linguistics, the department offers foundation

courses focusing on the sounds of language

(phonetics and phonology), relationships among

words in language (syntax), mutual influence

between culture (and other group membership)

and language (sociolinguistics), and ways in which

language is used in context (pragmatics and

discourse analysis) and is acquired.


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faculty of social sciences

honouRs bacheloR of aRts – PsycholoGy co-oPbrock university’s psychology co-op program

focuses on employable skills as opposed to strictly

academic content. the department emphasizes

statistics and data analysis, research and training.

beyond the obvious grasp of content information

acquired through a selection of courses dealing

with behaviour and the factors that influence

behaviour, psychology co-op students have also

come to understand ways to cope with new and

unfamiliar material.

Research Assistant,mcmaster university, visual development lab

Research Assistant, defence research and development canada

For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/undergrad/psyc.html








year 5 academic

woRK / stuDy sequenCe: PsyChology Co-oP :

Research Assistant,collaborative image intensification research program, national research council, institute of aerospace research

tyPes oF Positions helD by PsyChology Co-oP stuDents :

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facUltY of social sciences

HonoUrs bacHelor of arts – pUblic administration co-op

the public administration co-op program at brock university studies the political, legal and managerial dimensions of the public sector and is designed to equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge and practical experience to provide them with a competitive edge in seeking employment in the federal, provincial or municipal levels of Government. students spend two and one-half years in the academic setting studying political science with a specialization in public administration and public policy before engaging on a work term assignment.


tyPes oF Positions helD by PubliC

aDMinistRation Co-oP stuDents :

Community Outreach Officer,city of hamilton Corporate Management Student,environment canada Customer Business Relations Analyst, hydro one networks inc.

Policy Assistant,ministry of training, colleges and universities

Policy Management Assistant,toronto hydro

Public Administration Assistant, regional municipality of niagara








year 5 academic

For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/current/undergrad/Poli.html

woRK / stuDy sequenCe: PubliC aDMinistRation Co-oP :

“my position with the mtcu gave me first-hand

insight into the provincial government. during my four

months with the mtcu, i was given the lead on the

first Generation student file and was responsible for

developing a database of best practices with which

to determine future provincial funding. the co-op

program at brock university has definitely prepared

me to pursue a career in municipal or provincial

government upon graduation.”

allison timberG (public administration)

policy assistant, ministry of traininG,

colleGes and universities


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HonoUrs bacHelor of bUsiness economics

brock’s bachelor of business economics is

unique in canada and is designed for students

who wish to combine the study of economics

and business. the program is divided into two

streams: financial economics for those who

wish to combine economics with finance and

consumer economics for those wishing to

combine economics with marketing.








year 5 academic

For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/undergrad/econ.html


woRK / stuDy sequenCe: business eConoMiCs anD eConoMiCs Co-oP :

HonoUrs bacHelor of arts – economics co-op

students pursuing a bachelor of arts in economics

will gain an understanding of the economy as a

whole, from the banking system, unemployment,

government debt and taxation to international

trade and exchange rates. Graduates of the

economics program typically seek positions as

economists, bankers and business managers.


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master of bUsiness economics co-op

the master of business economics program

provides a unique combination of rigorous training

in economic theory, econometrics, and select fields

in economics and business administration. the

latter includes international payments, industrial

organization, finance, business strategy, marketing,

and human resource management.


$2705 – $4239





year 2 work term 2 economic research essay

For complete course information visit: www.brocku.ca/webcal/2007/graduate/beco.html

woRK / stuDy sequenCe : MasteR oF business eConoMiCs Co-oP :

Category Management, procter & Gamble Financial accountant,petro-canada

Financial Policy assistant,ontario ministry of training, colleges and universities Junior economist environment canada

Marketing Coordinator,shepell-fgi Research assistant, statistics canada

tyPes oF Positions helD by business eConoMiCs,

eConoMiCs, anD MasteR oF business eConoMiCs

Co-oP stuDents :


notes

Brock University 500 GlenridGe avenue, st. catharines, on l2s 3a1

phone905.688.5550ext.4325•fax905.688.0631

[email protected]•www.brocku.ca/co-op

Documents

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