Your future, powered by real-world experience
Three separate terms means up to three employers, three industries, and three chances to find out what suits you.
You’ll build professional experience, develop in-demand skills and grow your network, graduating with a competitive edge.
Are you an eligible student in the Faculty of Management? Book a co-op advising appointment today—log in to the Business Career Hub with your CWL.
Co-op at the Faculty of Management
Business Co-op is here to help. We can help you explore career options, prepare for your first professional role or look for industry experience during your degree.
Through coaching, professional development programming and employer connections, our team helps you build confidence, gain real experience and graduate career-ready.
Our co-op advisors are located in the Student Development Centre office.
Why choose co-op
Co-op provides these six benefits—alongside a curriculum with specialized modules on agency, reflection and career readiness.
Build experience before you graduate
Apply your learning in paid roles in real business environments. Graduate with professional experience on your resume.
Discover your career path
Explore industries, roles and workplaces before you graduate. Marketing, finance, HR, accounting: find out what interests you and what kind of workplace suits you.
Gain a competitive edge
Employers look for graduates with relevant experience, professional skills and the ability to adapt quickly. You leave with all three.
Build meaningful connections
Meet employers, mentors, alumni and fellow students. Many students secure future roles through relationships built during co-op.
Gain experience while earning income
Every work term is paid: offset the cost of your degree while you build experience.
Receive career support along the way
Resume and cover letter development, networking, interview preparation and workplace success—the Co-op team is with you throughout.
How it works
Review the tables below to determine your eligibility and understand the commitment
Eligibility criteria
| Year standing | Be a 2nd-year or above in September of the year you apply |
| Program | BCom or BMgt—full‑time during every academic term |
| Credits | Have a minimum of 27 credits remaining |
| Residency | Be international* or domestic |
*Through co-op, International students can work full-time during the school year without losing full-time student status—a key requirement for maintaining your study permit.
Commitment
| Work-study sequence | Alternating academic terms with full-time, paid employment |
| No. of work terms | Typically 3 work terms*—each is four-months long |
| Hours per work term | Each work term is 420 total hours minimum |
| Length of placement | 4-8 months per job placement |
| Program costs | Course tuition + one-time admin and workshop fee—view fees in the Academic Calendar |
*One work term must be in either a fall or winter term.
The journey
Expect different stages and deadlines throughout your co-op experience.
Dates and deadlines
| When to apply | August 1–September 15 |
| Notice of admission | Late September to Early October |
| Intake frequency | Once per year (entry in Winter Term 1) |
The co-op journey
- Prep: Complete mandatory career preparation once you’re accepted.
- Search: Launch into active job search cycles.
- Sequence: Alternate full-time work terms with your academic studies.
Attend an info session
Find out how Business Co-op can shape your BCom or BMgt journey. Sessions are open to first-, second- and third-year students, including students new to UBC Okanagan. Choose your preferred date and format.
Join virtually
September 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm
This virtual session will be held over Zoom. You will receive your meeting link after signup. Register through the Business Career Hub.
Register for the virtual session
Join on campus
Sep 11, 2026, 12:30 pm in EME 0050.
Register through the Business Career Hub.
Register for the in-person session
Missed these? Sessions run every term. Book an appointment and we’ll walk you through the program one-to-one.
Find co-op postings in the Business Career Hub
Co-op and job postings now live in the Business Career Hub. If you’re a BCom, BMgt or MM student, your account is already set up. Log in with your CWL to browse postings, register for events and track your applications in one place.
Employers are already posting.
Find co-op ROLES—log in with your CWL Apply to Co-op
Co-op postings are only visible to successful Business Co-op applicants.
Decision support
Not sure if co-op is right for you? Questions about eligibility? Book a co-op and career advising appointment in the career hub, and get personalized support.
Are you an employer?
Hire a business co-op student. Job postings are free, and you may qualify for over $5,000 in wage subsidies.