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While completing a degree in Business or Economics, your extensive knowledge of business fundamentals, innovative business practices, and case-based learning opportunities will make you an experienced graduate and an asset to the modern industry.
During your co-op work terms, you will learn to challenge assumptions, communicate effectively, think critically and work cooperatively.
Co-op students in Business or Economics will complete three four-month work terms, or one work term of eight months and one of four months.
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Winter (January to April) |
Spring (May to August) |
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Break |
2 |
Study Term |
Study Term |
Work Term 1 |
3 |
Study Term |
Work Term 2 |
Study Term |
4 |
Work Term 3 |
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Study Term |
Lead marketing projects, develop trade strategies and analyze data for all laundry and home-care brands.
Coordinate packaging, implement efficiency initiatives and build scheduling tools.
Analyze and assess clients’ business processes and internal controls, and recommend areas of improvement.
Coordinate performance appraisals, maintain a resource library, screen and interview applicants and facilitate orientation sessions.
Review competition, coordinate trade show events and mine point-of-sales data to analyze distribution.
Analyze and evaluate business practices and information technology processes.
Provide technical and analytical support, interpret pension plan texts, calculating benefit entitlements and prepare option packages.
Perform financial modelling, forecasting and analysis, and participate in research, audits and consulting engagements.
Check out the average weekly salary data for students in Business and Economics co-op programs. This data is available for your reference. Employers decide students’ salaries.
“Our co-op program is very strong. Laurier students are talented and have a reputation for being flexible and motivated. It’s a strong track record, and the word gets out."
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