Computing and Business Co-op

Students enrolled in their second year of the double degree program in Business Administration with Computer Science or Business Administration with Computing and Computer Electronics may choose to accept automatic admission to co-op.

Participants in these programs begin an alternating sequence of four-month work and study terms at the end of second year. Students accumulate practical experience through three or four work terms.

Beginning in September 2010, we will offer a new double degree program in Business Administration and Computer Science. All students in the program will participate in co-op. They will take business courses at Laurier and computer science courses at the University of Waterloo.

Employer Testimonial

"The student we hired brought a mix of business and computer skills that were just what we needed. She facilitated the deployment of our strategy map workforce alignment tool and prepared portions of our monthly performance report. I highly recommend this program to other employers."
Alan Medcalf, Vice-President IT Capabilities, Sun Life Financial

Student Testimonials

"The Business Administration and Computer Science program has supplied me with the capacity to develop technological solutions while maintaining an understanding of the associated business objectives. My work terms with Winners and GO Transit have allowed me to apply the principles taught in the classroom and obtain practical experience."
Megan Doner, Computer Science with Business Administration, Class of 2011

"I gained experience in project management during my work terms with Research In Motion, and I appreciate RIM’s investment in my growth. Developing software databases for internal customers as a business analyst with Technology & Operations at CIBC allowed me to integrate my knowledge of business and computer science."
Stewart McKendry, Computing with Business Administration, Class of 2008

Computing and Business Double Degree Program: Work/Study Sequence, Computer Science