The Department of Economics at Memorial University offers a Co-operative Education Option for its full-time students. This is a competitive program that requires students to demonstrate strong academic and professional competencies for admission. Students in the program receive training to take on roles in leading private sector firms, government agencies and the not-for-profit sector, and to support evidence-based decision-making at your organization.

Typical Schedule

Students normally complete three 12–16 week full-time paid co-operative education placements with one or more host organizations in the private, not-for-profit or public sector. The internships typically takes place during the spring and summer months (May to August) or the winter months (January to April) and are intersperced with traditional classroom learning.

While this is the typical program schedule, we do sometimes have students who complete a work term in the fall semester.

Hire an Economics Student

Posting of opportunities for co-op students begins four months prior to the start of the work term and continues until all students are placed.

To inquire about how to hire a co-op student or whether a student is available with the set of skills your organization needs, please contact the Co-operative Education Office, at coopscihss@mun.ca.