What Business Students Can Do | Accounting | Finance | Management | Human Resources | Marketing | Operations Management |

What can our Business Students do for you?
Students applying to the co-op program are third year students who have completed at least three classes towards their designated major, are skilled in PowerPoint, Excel, and/or other computer skills. They are keen to learn and are willing to take on assisting/leading roles in:

Accounting/Finance

• Preparing financial statements
• Auditing financial statements and other relevant information
• Preparing personal and corporate tax forms
• Assisting with financial forecasting and budgeting
• Conducting risk assessment and financial analysis
• Assisting in special projects such as valuations or receiverships

Management
Management students bring a broader exposure and interest in all of the disciplines offered in the Business School. Many Management Co-op students currently work in a variety of positions including Financial Planning, Auditing, Land Assessment, Corporate Relations, Marketing to name just a few.

• Planning and organizing corporate and private events
• Assisting in running a business
• Assisting with brand management and merchandising
• Managing accounts and sourcing new business development

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Human Resources

• Applying HR policies and procedures
• Administration of salary and benefits
• Recruitment & selection
• Developing training programs
• Surveying employees
• Designing employee handbooks
• Reviewing and updating position descriptions
• Other project work as assigned.

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Marketing/Sales

• Analyzing marketing situation and researching new opportunities
• Auditing current marketing strategies and target markets
• Conducting primary and secondary marketing research on a variety of topics
• Assisting with brand management and merchandising
• Assisting with integrated communications, including advertising, promotion, and public relations
• Assessing web sites, brochures, and other materials
• Coordinating special events
• Assisting in managing client accounts
• Supporting sales force through the development of presentations and other techniques

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Operations Management

• Create solutions using computer-modeling techniques
• Forecast demand for products and services
• Manage inventory levels
• Schedule workforce and production
• Research optimal plant and warehouse location
• Design and manage distribution and transportation networks

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