BUCS students have the opportunity to partake in both CS or Sauder Co-op programs. Below is a guide to both Co-op programs as a BUCS student. While BUCS is part of the Faculty of Commerce – the program enables you to also be part of the Department of Computer Science (within Faculty of Science).
Tip: The earliest you can apply for Co-op is in 2nd term of First Year to CS Co-op (if taken or in progress of taking CPSC 210).
Note: The Co-op program is best for international students since it is mandatory to obtain a work permit, but not 100% necessary for domestic students who want to work within Vancouver/Canada. It can be an excellent tool in helping land your first internship, but many domestic students also are able to secure positions externally (for summer) without the program.
Tip: Join BUCS Coffee Chat to learn more about careers from upper years who went through the co-op program.