Course Overview
Cooperative Education (Co-op) involves enhancing the educational experience by integrating traditional academic studies with relevant work experience. The student is employed for the duration of the Co-op Work Term placement period. The Co-op Work Term is a paid position where the student completes productive tasks that relate directly to the core competencies of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science Program. The Co-op position is approved by the Co-op Coordinator. Students in the program attend mandatory pre-employment workshops to enhance their employability prior to their Co-op placement and compete for job postings during the second academic term. During the work term, students are monitored by the Co-op Coordinator.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
16.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply technical and professional knowledge acquired through BCIT coursework to complete assigned workplace tasks and projects, demonstrating competence in key program-related skills during the work term.
- Demonstrate the effective use of role-specific tools, processes, and techniques by independently completing assigned responsibilities and meeting performance expectations established by the employer.
- Contribute to team objectives by actively participating in meetings, collaborating with colleagues on projects, communicating professionally, and completing assigned tasks within agreed-upon timelines.
- Complete an end of work term assignment that clearly documents work term activities, analyzes workplace learning experiences, reflects on the development of technical and employability skills, investigates future career paths and expands on knowledge built in the workplace.
- Investigate and evaluate career paths related to the field of study through workplace observations, informational interviews, or discussions with professionals, identifying the qualifications and competencies required for each.
- Assess personal strengths, interests, values, and skill development gained during the work term to identify career preferences and create short-term and long-term career goals.
- Develop and implement an industry-specific job search plan by updating application materials, expanding professional networks, identifying relevant employment opportunities, and applying effective job search and interview strategies.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
Cooperative Education Workterm 2 (COMP 8990) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Science (Database Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Games Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
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