Beedie School of Business Co-op
Prospective Students
Beedie Co-op is an optional program for undergraduate students in SFU Beedie to gain paid work experience within a professional business setting. In order to prepare our Co-op students to be successful, Beedie Co-op students need to have experiences outside of the classroom such as part time work, volunteer or club experience in advance of their first semester applying to Co-op jobs. Some previous experience, while not necessarily paid, is important to Co-op employers when considering applicants to their jobs.
If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact a Beedie Co-op Career Advisor at coopbus-advisor@sfu.ca.
Application Deadlines
Co-op students must apply to the program two semesters before their intended working term, so make sure to start your application well before the deadline.
| Work in Fall 2025 | Work in Spring 2026 | Work in Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | January 6 OR February 24, 2025 | May 11 OR June 29, 2025 | September 1 OR October 19, 2025 |
| Complete Beedie Co-op Canvas Courses: Beedie Co-op 100: Orientation Beedie Co-op 101: Prep |
Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
| Seeking Term (Applying for Jobs) |
Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
WE NOW OFFER TWO CHANCES TO APPLY AND BEGIN YOUR BEEDIE CO-OP PROGRAM, EACH SEMESTER.
- New Beedie Co-op students must complete our Orientation 100 Canvas course and the 7-week Intro to Beedie Co-op 101 preparation Canvas course, which includes Beedie-specific resume and cover letter training and coaching with the Beedie Co-op Career Advisors. Depending on when you apply during the semester, you will have two opportunities to complete the course requirements in either cohort A or B each semester.
- After completing these two course requirements and passing an evaluation, you will be eligible to seek for co-op jobs in the following semester.
Application Deadlines for Spring 2025 are as follows:
- OPTION A: Apply between October 22, 2024 and January 6, 2025 to complete your New Student Co-op courses between January 7 - February 24, 2025.
- OPTION B: Apply between January 7 - February 24, 2025 to complete your New Student Co-op courses between February 25 - April 10, 2025.
Regardless of which option you choose, all Spring 2025 New Beedie Co-op students who successfully complete their requirements will be eligible to seek a work placement starting in Summer 2025 (May) to work in Fall 2025 (September).
Application Requirements
- Must be formally admitted to the Bachelor of Business Administration program
- Must be in good academic standing with a minimum CGPA of 2.4
- Minimum completion of 30 credit hours*
*students must have completed 30 credit hours by the start of their New Student semester.
When to Apply
- Ideally, between 30 and 80 credit hours
- Two semesters before your first intended co-op work term: (allow one semester for New Student preparation and coaching, plus one Seeking semester to apply for co-op jobs)
Keep in mind:
- You are expected to complete three co-op work terms before completing your degree (and you cannot graduate on a co-op work term).
- Completion of three co-op work terms will earn you valuable industry experience, as well as Co-op designation on your final transcript.
Application Instructions
Students with 30–80 credit hours
- Check application deadlines
- Apply online
Work Permits (International Students)
International students are required to obtain a valid Co-op work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before applying to SFU Co-op jobs. Once accepted into the Co-op program, you will be issued a letter to include in your work permit application. We recommend applying for the work permit as early as possible, as processing times can be lengthy.
Students with 80+ credit hours
- Check application deadlines
- Complete a Work/Study Plan and email to: coopbus-advisor@sfu.ca *applications will not be considered until this plan is received
- Apply online
Co-op Timeline
Check out the timeline below to see how you can fit Co-op into your Beedie journey.
Step 1: Apply to Co-op
Before being approved to join the Co-op Program, you must complete the online application form. It is recommended that you apply between 30-80 credit hours.
Step 2: New Student Semester
BEEDIE CO-OP: INTRO TO CO-OP
After acceptance into our co-op program, you will be registered in our prerequisite Canvas courses, Orientation 100 and the 7-week Intro to Beedie Co-op 101 preparation program, which includes Beedie-specific resume and cover letter training and coaching with the Beedie Co-op Career Advisors. During this time, Beedie Co-op Advisors will work with you through the semester to develop your job search skills to a competitive level.
Content for the course during the semester includes:
- Orientation to Co-op
- Advanced Job Search Workshops (Resumes & Cover Letters)
- Beedie concentration-specific Workshops (Working in Finance, Working in Marketing, etc.)
- Assignments (Job Posting Analysis, Resume, Cover Letter, Student Information Summary, Work/Study Semester Plan, Work Permit (VISA), etc.)
- One to One Coaching & Advising (Resumes, Cover Letters, Seeking Evaluations, Mock Interviews, etc.)
Visit the New Student page to learn more about the Co-op Process
Step 3: Seeking Semester
Upon successful completion of the "Beedie Co-op: Intro to Co-op" Course, you will be eligible to gain access to the Co-op job postings. Your Beedie Co-op Coordinator will contact you with additional instructions.
Step 4: Working Semester
Students that successfully compete for a co-op job will be registered into their Co-op practicum course and begin a 4 or 8 month work term during this semester.