The Bachelor of Technology – Information Technology degree is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Degree students can complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4-month work semesters and alternate with academic study.
Btech Co-op students have been employed with a variety of industries such as the federal and provincial governments, municipalities, private businesses, and non-profit organizations. Student have held various titles such as:
- Desktop Analyst
- Computer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Network Analyst
- IT Technician
- Gamer Development Software Engineer
Students must declare their major before the co-op application form can be approved. Undeclared and intended program majors are not eligible for co-op.
Learn more about the Co-op Program in Bachelor of Information Technology.