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Bachelor of Hospitality Management Co-operative Education

Benefits of a Co-op

Students benefit by gaining practical work experience and applying their learning to the workplace before graduating from the program. The ability to conduct active career exploration through the co-op experience and network with professionals in the industry is invaluable.

Students who participate in co-operative education gain an edge in the job market following graduation and co-op supports enhanced transition to the workplace. Personal and professional growth, and an awareness of self are benefits of being a co-op student. 

Requirements and How to Apply

Students enrolled in the Hospitality Management program will be enrolled in the respective co-op work term by the Centre for Experiential Learning office after completing the required prerequisite preparation course.

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First and second year students enrolled in the Hospitality Management Diploma participate in a fall semester Co-operative Education Preparation course. Students then work one-on-one in the spring semester with their co-op faculty to identify and secure co-op opportunities. Students then participate in a Co-operative Education work term in the summer months (May – September).

Third year degree students’ work with the Co-operative Education faculty individually throughout the academic year to identify and secure co-op opportunities. Students then participate in a Co-operative Education work term in the summer months. (May-September).