Business Co-op
Kenneth (business) found a permanent job with his past co-op employer, Scotiabank.
Put your learning in motion.
As a business student, you'll complete three mandatory co-op work terms as part of your degree. You’ll gain relevant work experience, gain competencies and have a better chance of landing your dream job after graduation. Wondering what co-op’s like? Check out our student stories!
On your co-op terms, you can work for:
- local or provincial governments
- federal departments
- public sector agencies
- boards and commissions
- not-for-profit organizations
- private businesses
Contact: 250-721-6063, bccc@uvic.ca | Staff list
Office: Business and Economics Building 112 (map)
Unit: Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
- How to apply
- The co‑op process
- Fees and funding
- Salaries
- Types of co‑op work terms
- Find a co‑op work term
- During your work term
- After your work term
- Sample work term reports
- Sample résumés and cover letters
- Co‑op student stories
- Business Co‑op Student of the Year Award
- Co‑op forms
- Business Co‑op and Career staff
How to apply
For BCom students
If you’re a BCom student, you were automatically enrolled in Business Co-op when you were admitted to UVic Business. You’ll need to print and sign a copy of the terms and conditions and bring your signed copy to the co-op office in BEC 112.
For MBA students
If you’re an MBA student, co-op may be mandatory as part of your academic program, depending on your past work experience. If it’s not, you may still be able to participate in co-op. Contact the Business Co-op and Career Centre for details.


