Students
Becoming a Ted Rogers Co-op Student is a Good Business Decision
Participating in the The Ted Rogers Co-op Program is the most effective way to position yourself for success upon graduation.
The TOP Reasons to Choose Ted Rogers Co-op
We are one of the Largest Business Co-op Programs
We are on the of the largest Business Co-op programs in Canada, and we continue to grow. Be part of our success story.
We Partner with Over 1,000 Employers
We have developed relationships with leading employers across all industry sectors. Each work term we post thousands of relevant jobs for our Co-op students.
Our Employment rate is 92%-100%
Ryerson University is in the heart of the financial district, contributing to an employment rate that is one of the highest in the industry.
Our Students earn $36,000+
On average, and over the course of their Co-op work terms, this level earning allows many of our students to graduate debt-free.
Our Graduates Offered Relevant, Well Paying Full-Time Roles
90% of our graduates from the Co-op program have job offers before they even graduate (half of these are from a previous Co-op employer).
We Have Professional Recruiters on Staff
Our dedicated employer outreach team are professional recruiters - they understand what employers are looking for and they have a lot of experience in meeting these needs.
We Offer Bootcamps that Focus on the Skills Industry Command
If industry is recruiting for it; we offer it. In partnership with industry and student leaders, we offer Bootcamps to Co-op students that focus on the skills that companies are looking for.
- Data Analytics
- Financial Modeling
- Design Thinking
- Marketo Tableau
- Consulting
- Capital Markets
- Bloomberg
- Business Communication
- Outlook
- Excel
- Powerpoint
We Offer an Industry-Approved Preparation Program
Ted Rogers Co-op has one of the most effective, industry-approved, preparation programs for our students- including personality assessments and workshops, excel certification, and professional skills training using live actors. Because of this our students make a strong first impression with employers.
We Support and Care For Our Students
The support system we offer is second to none- between participating in the Co-op Symposium upon being accepted into the program, to working with a dedicated Co-op Coordinator, to being mentored by a Senior Co-op student- we prepare you for success!
"From learning about financial management and utilizing my Excel skills, to meeting stakeholders and displaying my work on projects through presentations, Co-op has helped me develop a large technical and non-technical skill-set in my academic and social life. To me, Co-op means proving my student leadership."
Think Now about Applying to Co-op
The application deadline for all Ted Rogers Co-op programs is June 1st. The year in which you apply depends on your major. Please see the chart below as a reference.
| BTM | EMS | REM | RTM | ENT | GMS |
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| June 1st | June 1st | June 1st | June 1st | June 1st | June 1st |
| HRM/OB | HTM | LAW | MKT | SAF |
| Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 |
| June 1st | June 1st | June 1st | June 1st | June 1st |
As a TRSM student, you will apply online through our customized co-op portal. Your application will consist of a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript and an online interview. You can find a PDF filestep by step guide on how to apply to Co-op here.
After you apply, your Co-op Coordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor will review your application and may invite students to participate in a second interview*.
Your Co-op Coordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor will make a decision on whether to offer you admission into Co-op.
* Interviews may be conducted via online interview platform or in-person.
For students in the TRSM Co-op program, additional fees are added to their tuition fees. These fees relate to costs associated with the administration of the Co-op programs and are calculated in accordance with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development and Ryerson University policies.
Co-op fees, in part, cover the costs associated with the administration of the Co-op program which includes pre-employment training, the administration of work-term activity (obtaining job postings, preparation of students for the work terms, monitoring work term activity, debriefing students and employers during the employment process), and the recruitment of Co-op employers.
The total Co-op fee for 2017/2018 is $3,500.00. Fees are paid in installments spread over a number of sessions (Fall, Winter) to reduce the burden on you.
Co-op fees are participation fees and are not based on the number of work terms secured, nor when work terms are secured. Students who secure at least 3 Co-op work terms (12 months total) are required to pay the full co-op fees according to their respective fee payment schedule.
Co-op fees and payments are non-refundable and subject to change without notice.
| Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall |
| $585 | $583 | $583 | $583 | $583 | $583 |
| Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter |
| $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter |
| $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter |
| $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter |
| $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter |
| $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Year 3 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5 |
| Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter |
| $583 | $583 | $583 | $583 | $583 | $583 |
| Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall |
| $585 | $583 | $583 | $583 | $583 | $583 |
| Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter |
| $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter |
| $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5 |
| Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter |
| $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Students applying to TRSM Co-op will need to be familiar with the specific requirements for each program and program major. Visit the Ryerson University 2017/2018 Undergraduate Calendar for more information on specific program requirements.
Within your application, which will consist of a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript, and online interview, the Co-op Selection Committee will look for:
- Extra-Curricular Activity (volunteer work, TRSM student groups, case competitions, involvement in sports etc.)
- Work Experience (any work experience; it does not have to be relevant to your program of study)
- CGPA (you will also need to have completed a full course load in semesters prior to applying to Co-op)
- Interpersonal Skills- your ability to connect and work with others.
If you are interested in applying to TRSM Co-op, you are also encouraged to have online profiles on LinkedIn, external link and Magnet, external link.
Our Students Work with Leading Employers
TRSM Co-op students work in leading organizations across all industry sectors including professional services, IT and telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, government, education and not-for profit.
We Will Support You
The Business Career Hub houses both the Co-operative Education and Career Services teams. We are well-connected to the marketplace and to employers across all sectors – we host more than 200 employer events every year, and provide you with opportunities to meet with employers in person and in groups.
Our Career Consultants, who are specialists in their program areas, have a keen understanding of the marketplace and current employment opportunities, and can help you prepare your Co-op application.
Our Co-op Coordinators will work with you closely, once you are accepted into the Co-op program. They will ensure you are prepared for your job search, and are well-positioned to secure your first work term placement.
Your Co-op application is critically important – and, as a TRSM student, you have access to our dedicated Career Consultants within The Business Career Hub to help you through this process.
Our hours are: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm – we encourage you to schedule an appointment or drop-in.
Drop-In Hours
Monday-Friday 10:30am-4:30pm
Co-op helped me differentiate my skill-set and provided me an edge with real-world experience - I now feel I can hit the ground running when I graduate. It’s also a great opportunity to expand my network within the industry.
Co-op Programs
All of TRSM’s Bachelor of Commerce programs offer an option for Co-op. There are 12 Ted Rogers Co-op options, each with its own work term sequence:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Economics and Management Science
- Entrepreneurship
- Global Management Studies
- Human Resources Management/Organizational Behaviour
- Law and Business
- Marketing Management
- Real Estate Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Business Technology Management
- Retail Management
*Health Information Management and Health Services Management do not offer Co-op options.
"During my last role as a Junior IT Strategy Analyst for Deloitte, I had a holistic view of the organization and directly interacted with corporate executives. This experience allowed me to integrate myself into the team and contribute to the organization’s goals by offering a unique perspective."