Co-op based Experience in Business - Management

Open Closing on February 4, 2025 / 1 spot left
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario, Canada
Betty Schoemaker
Co-operative Education Consultant
(3)
6
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by projects
Payment by employer C$17.20 / hour
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Internal communications Training & development Workplace culture Operations Project management
Skills
performance reporting market analysis business planning strategic planning marketing project management organizational performance project implementation business strategies risk management
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners who have developed a comprehensive understanding of business functions such as management, marketing, human resources, and accounting. Participants will apply their knowledge to real-world projects, focusing on data analysis, strategic planning, and operational execution. By engaging with industry professionals, learners will enhance their ability to assess organizational performance, develop business plans, and implement effective marketing and project management strategies. This experience aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application in a business environment.


The Business Commerce Co-op work term is sequenced for a 4 and 8 month Co-op. Students are available to engage in an employer-lead project/Co-op as early as January 6, 2025 and can continue as late as August 22, 2025.


Full-time hours or slightly less is required and will be dependent on project scope and student availability. Student co-ops can occur in-person, virtually or a hybrid and will count towards a co-op credit.


Co-ops must be remunerated.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
40 learners
Project
420 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive business plan integrating market analysis and strategic objectives
  • Financial performance report with data-driven insights and recommendations
  • Marketing initiative proposal based on core marketing principles
  • Project implementation plan using project management tools and methodologies
  • Risk management strategy document for organizational performance enhancement

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Develop a strategic business plan for a small to medium-sized enterprise entering a new market
  • Create a marketing campaign proposal for a product launch targeting a specific demographic
  • Analyze financial statements of a company to provide insights on cost-saving opportunities
  • Design a project management plan for a short-term organizational initiative
  • Conduct a risk assessment for a new business venture and propose mitigation strategies
  • Evaluate the impact of organizational culture on employee performance and suggest improvements
  • Develop a customer relationship management strategy to enhance sales efficiency
  • Research and propose a technology solution to improve data management and communication

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Are you able to compensate the student? Co-ops are paid opportunities.