Business and Mathematics Co-op |
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The Academic Program:
Students in the double degree program in Business Administration and Mathematics program take business courses at Laurier and math courses at the University of Waterloo. In senior years, students may specialize in Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics and Optimization, Mathematical Finance, Operations Research, Pure Mathematics or Statistics.
All students in the double degree programs at Laurier and Waterloo begin to participate in co-op in their second year, and most pursue work terms in the fall and winter. Students complete both degrees within five years.
Most Laurier students will have their first and second work terms from January to April and their third from September to December.
View a sample course outline as a PDF. Look for a course outline under "School of Business and Economics" in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Enrolment and Fees:
An information session explaining the co-op program will be held in the winter term of Year 1, and students are required to attend workshops during orientation week in Year 2.
Students who withdraw from a double degree program and register in an alternative honours program may not continue in co-op unless they are successful in the competitive co-op admission process as outlined in the applicable Co-operative Education section of the calendar.
In Year 2, the total co-op fee for this academic year assessed in fall term. In Year 3 and Year 4, a co-op fee is assessed each academic term according to the work study sequence selected by the student.
Sample Work/Study Sequence:
| Fall Sept. - Dec. |
Winter Jan. - April |
Spring May - Aug. |
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Year 1
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Study term | Study term | Summer vacation |
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Year 2
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Study term | First work term | Study term |
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Year 3
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Study term | Second work term | Study term |
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Year 4
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Third work term or study term | Study term or third work term | Study term* |
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Year 5
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Fourth work term (optional) | Study term | Study term |
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Year 5
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Study term | Study term | |
| *It may be possible to complete your third work term in (May to August) , if that will be your last work term. | |||
Employer Testimonial
"Laurier has a reputation for developing the best and brightest students. Co-op students provide a valuable resource in helping our teams to manage large projects and immediate deadlines. Co-ops bring enthusiasm to our business, and help staff to consider innovative ideas. They are a good fit with our professional culture at Sun Life."
Chris Jones, Manager, Student Recruitment Services
Sun Life Financial
Student Testimonials
"The Business and Mathematics double degree program has given me an edge in attaining co-op jobs. During one term in an investment role at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and two terms in corporate finance positions at Procter and Gamble, I have applied the leadership and teamwork skills I’ve gained from business courses, and the creative and analytical skills I’ve developed through mathematics courses."
Matthew Stein, Business Administration and Mathematics, Class of 2011
"The double degree math and business program challenges you not only to hone management and business skills, but also to gain superior analytical skills. The program opens doors in finance, accounting, operations, human resources, marketing, and many other fields."
Kim Colasanti, Class of 2008