Co-op
Both Math and Its Applications and Financial Mathematics offer optional co-op programs. Co-op adds one extra year, but gives you a competitive edge, embedding professionally-related working experience into your degree program.
Our co-op programs are accredited by CEWIL, (external link) (Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning, Canada). You’ll have the opportunity to gain industry experience, build a professional network, develop soft skills, and get paid — all before you graduate.
“The co-op program is nothing short of excellent. I’ve developed interpersonal skills and gained valuable work experience in statistical analysis/business intelligence and programming in multiple languages. It’s been a great confidence booster for me.”
Employers & Opportunities
With campus located in the heart of downtown Toronto, co-op students often land work placements steps away, in the city’s commercial and financial sectors. Some of our students have worked for world-class employers in exciting roles requiring quantitative skills.
TD Bank Financial Group
- Information Security Analyst Co-op, Cyber-Fraud Threat Management
- Analytics & Data Science Co-op
- Business Systems Analyst
Scotiabank
- Analyst, Business Intelligence Systems
- Business Analyst
Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
- Co-op Student
BMO Financial Group
- Big Data/Web Developer Co-op
Opseu Pension Trust (OPTrust)
- Investment Analysts Assistant
Buck
- Junior Defined Benefit Pension Administration Specialist
Six Degrees Medical
- Finance Intern
Questrade
- New Accounts Intern
RCMP
- Support Specialist
City of Brampton
- Business Systems & Smart City Analyst
Canada Revenue Agency
- Analytics Student
RBC Financial Group
- Data Analyst
CIBC
- Business Analyst
Symcor
- Project Control Officer
Willis Towers Watson
- Summer Compensation Analyst
Bell Canada
- Computer Security
Fidelity Investments
- Emerging Technologies Student
Quick Facts:
Program Length: 5 years, full-time
Work Terms: 16 weeks (35-40 working hours per week)
Total Experience Gained: Four work terms
When to Apply: No need to decide right away. Apply after your first year of study.
Find out more about how co-op works.
Benefits of Co-op
Co-op gives you so many benefits. You'll have the chance to:
- Apply your mathematics knowledge in a real-world work setting
- Add industry-related experience to your resume before you even graduate
- Build a professional network and develop your interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
- Earn a salary while you study
Co-op Work Terms
Co-op students alternate between study and work terms. Most work placements last a single term, but depending on the employer and with approval from the department, some students may work for longer, extended work terms. Below are some sample work/study schedules.