Co-operative Education (Co-op) allows you to alternate study semesters with paid work terms so that you can develop the skills needed to be successful in your future career.Take Co-op to apply the concepts learned in the classroom to a real work environment.
Each Co-op work term is a minimum of 420 hours of paid work, either full-time over a four-month work term or part-time over an eight-month work term. Co-op students registered into a full-time Co-op course are considered full-time students.
Program Requirements
Before you join the Co-op Program:
Complete the prerequisite course,EXPE 2300, with a grade of “C” or higher.
Maintain a minimum term and overall program GPA of 2.6
Be enrolled full-time (nine credits) and have completed at least one full term at Langara; exceptions may be made if you have transferred from another institution.
While you’re in the Co-op Program:
Complete a minimum of 420 hours during each approved four-month Co-op work term. Note: there is also an option for a part-time Co-op where you can complete 420 hours over an eight month Co-op work term.
Complete all assignments, an employer evaluation, and a presentation for each full-time or part-time work term.
If you are an international student, you must enrol in one of the programs offering a Co-op designation and have a valid Co-op work permit. There is no cost for the Co-op work permit and application support is provided by theLangara Global Office.
Enrol in at least one full-time academic term upon completion of the final work term prior to graduation.
Pro Tip: Take EXPE 2300 early in your program so that you can take Co-op as soon as you are ready.
Information Sessions
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Wednesday, September 28, 12:30 pm–1:00 pm |Register
BBA students in the following concentration areas can complete a minimum of one or maximum of four Co-op terms. A student with a minimum of three Co-op terms qualifies for a Co-op designation on their degree.
See the full list of courses for each program area below:
All BBA students must fulfill the BBA Work Experience Requirement as a prerequisite to register into their upper level business course (BUSM 4200). To fulfill this requirement, students can complete one Co-op work term or request an assessment of their work experience through the Co-op department.
Pro tip: Take EXPE 2300 early in your program so that you can take Co-op as soon as you are ready.
BBA students have three work experience options. Watch the video to learn more about each one:
Watch the Work Experience Options video below or attend an info session to learn more:
Post Degree Diploma in Accounting students have the option to complete one Co-op work term (COOP 4800). A student who successfully completes one Co-op term qualifies for a Co-op designation.
See the full list of courses for this program area below:
CPSC programs share a common set of core courses. Diploma students in the following program areas can complete one or two Co-op terms. A student who successfully completes one Co-op term qualifies for a Co-op designation on their diploma.
See the full list of courses for each program area below:
Bioinformatics programs share a common set of core courses. Diploma students in the following program areas can complete one or two Co-op terms. A student who successfully completes one Co-op term qualifies for a Co-op designation on their Diploma or Associate of Science.
See the full list of courses for each program area below:
The Recreation Management Program (BRM) is a degree completion program (third and fourth year of a bachelor's degree) for students who have a recreation diploma or the equivalent, BRM students can complete a minimum of one or maximum of four Co-op terms.
See the full list of courses for the program area below: