Computer Science 1: Co-op
Expand your net worth and your network.
Every student has access to the co-op program. The best part? You decide when you would like to complete co-op and we’ll help you get there.
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77% of co-op work terms are 8-16 months long
More than 2/3 of students in the program graduate with co-op
98.5% of employers would recommend hiring a McMaster Engineering Co-op student
Examples of Companies
Engineering and Computer Science Co-op students undertake work terms with prestigious companies, including:
Aecon Group Inc., ArcelorMittal Dofasco, BlackBerry, Celestica, CIBC, Chrysler, Ford Canada, GE Canada, General Motors, Husky Injection Molding Systems, Hydro One, IBM Canada, John Deere, L-3 Wescam, Linamar Corporation, Maple Leaf Foods, Ontario Power Generation, Rockwell Automation, Stackpole International, Stem Cell Technologies, Suncor Energy, Toronto Hydro Corporation
How it works:
- Your professional career starts in your first year with an introductory non-credit co-op course.
- Throughout the year, a team of 15 staff from the Engineering Co-op and Career Services office connect with more than 1,000 employers, bringing them directly to you through over 200 workshops and events annually.
- We also work with you to help navigate the career exploration, job search, application, interview and offer process.
- Beginning as early as the summer after your first year, you can begin completing four-month co-op positions.
- After your third year, you’ll have the option to complete longer, more immersive eight-, 12- or 16-month positions.
Computer Science 1: Student Life
Computer Science 1: Testimonials
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Ray, Computer Science, 2020 Grad
I was really into theatre in high school in Indonesia. When I came to McMaster and heard about the Engineering Musical, I was instantly excited. I was really nervous to audition, but once I started training with the group, it felt like I was part of the family. It’s a lot of work, but there is so much reward. I met most of my friends through the musical, and through the musical I met people who are part of other clubs. And through those people I met people from other clubs. So, it’s like you get this chain, this kind of web of people meeting each other and that makes for a really strong community.
Alyssia, Computer Science, 2019 Graduate
Some of my most memorable MacEng experiences are definitely starting and scaling DeltaHacks over five years, watching it grow and seeing incredible projects come out both as a director and a judge has been an amazing experience to be a part of. Teaching thousands of kids through McMaster Computer Science Outreach has been incredibly fulfilling. My first Welcome Week was definitely unforgettable — I met some of my best friends that week.
Troy, Computer Science, 2019 Graduate
Co-op put what I learned into practice. There’s always a disconnect between what you learn in school and what you learn in the real world. I understood concepts from class but didn’t have the practical skills. Co-op put them together. Now, I feel more comfortable graduating and finding a job [because] I have real work experience.