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Co-op Program

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Toronto Metropolitan Computer Science students Mitchell Mohorovich and Olsi Spahiu landed internships at Amazon as software development engineers – and full-time job offers after graduation. 

Optional Co-Op Program

Gain live, hands-on work experience before you graduate. Our optional Computer Science co-op program lets you apply your knowledge in a real-world setting. Study, earn a salary, and give your resume an edge over the competition. Our co-op programs are accredited by CEWIL (external link) , (Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning, Canada).

 

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Real-World Placement Opportunities

Our students have interned at some of the biggest names in tech. Placements are competitive and students may land opportunities in a business, government agency or academic institution. Co-op has helped some receive full-time job offers after graduation.

IBM, Amazon, RBC, Environment Canada

Some of our co-op students have gained working experience at world-class organizations. Check out more of the companies and job titles our students have secured through co-op.

How Does Co-op Work? 

Learn how co-op works:

  • Admission requirements
  • Program fees
  • Work/study terms
  • Hiring processes
  • Salary/wages

Program Duration

Co-op adds one extra year to the regular, full-time program.

  • Total program length: Five-years, full-time
  • Work experience gained: Up to 20 months over four terms

When to Apply?

Unlike at most universities, there's no rush to decide right away. Explore your options, ease into your first year, and apply for co-op in May, after completing second semester.

Minimum Recommended GPA: 3.0

Work Term Schedules

The co-op program involves a combination of work and study terms. Work terms may last for a single term, or with approval, may be extended to 8, 12 or 16 months of continuous employment. See the sample schedules below. 

 Sample Work Term Schedule
Semester Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Fall
Semester 1
Semester 3 WKT 203 Semester 6 Semester 7
Winter
Semester 2 Semester 4 Semester 5 WKT 403
Semester 8
Spring/Summer
  WKT 103
WKT 303
WKT 503
 
Sample Work Term Schedule
Semester Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Fall
Semester 1
Semester 3 Semester 5 WKT 303 Semester 7
Winter
Semester 2 Semester 4 Semester 6 WKT 403
Semester 8
Spring/Summer
  WKT 103 WKT 203
WKT 503