McMaster Programs provide high-quality preparation for future careers
In the 2016 Ontario University Graduate Survey of McMaster's 2014 undergraduate degree recipients. 91.4% of the respondents indicated that they were in full-time employment that was closely related or somewhat related to the skills they studied.
Commerce Internship Program (CIP)
The CIP program is available for Commerce students and Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH) students. Within these 2 programs, the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University develops students’ skills and knowledge in a variety of business subjects including:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources and Management
- Information Systems
- Marketing and Strategic Management
- Operations Management
| Length of Internship | 12 to 16 Months |
|---|---|
| Paid or Unpaid | Paid |
| Weekly Commitment | Minimum 35hrs/week |
| Start Date | May or September |
| Contact | Email: cip@mcmaster.ca Phone: (905)-525-9140 ext. 27592 |
MBA Co-op Program
To meet employers’ need for talent, DeGroote carefully selects our co-op students through a behaviour-based interview as part of admissions-a unique process to DeGroote that highlights potential. The MBA Co-op Program combines four academic terms with three four-month work terms throughout the program.
| 1st Work Term January to April | 2nd Work Term September to December | 3rd Work Term May to August |
- Finance
- Health Services Management
- Strategic Business Valuations
- Supply Chain
- Marketing
| Length of Internship | 4 Months |
|---|---|
| Paid or Unpaid | Paid |
| Weekly Commitment | Minimum 35hrs/week |
| Start Date | January, May or September |
| Contact | Email: mbacoop@mcmaster.ca Phone: (905)-525-9140 ext. 27592 |
Engineering Co-op and Career Services
McMaster offers 7 core Engineering programs:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computing and Software
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
There are also 3 unique programs McMaster offers to extend our students’ knowledge in the field of Engineering. All of these extend the above program lengths by 1 year, from 4 to 5 years:
- Engineering and Management
- Engineering and Society
- Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences
In addition, the Engineering Careers and Co-op Services (ECCS) works with engineering students to secure co-op and internship positions at all times of the year.
| Length of Co-op Term | 4, 8, 12, 16 month |
|---|---|
| Paid or Unpaid | Paid |
| Weekly Commitment | Minimum 35hrs/week |
| Start Date | January, May, or September |
| Contact | Email: engcoop@mcmaster.ca Phone: (905)-525-9140 ext. 24674 |
Master of Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization
The Master of Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization Program is a one-year, course-based master’s that offers advanced training in the biomedical sciences complemented by fundamental business training using experiential, inquiry and team-based learning. Students have extensive independent discovery research experience as well as fundamental business consultation and entrepreneurial experience in the health sciences start-up sector. During the winter and spring terms, students typically seek internship placements in the health sciences, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries. Students are available for flexible four-month (January-April or May-August) and eight-month (January-August) placements with the possibility of extending the length of the internship beyond the formal end date of the program.
| Length of Internship | 4 or 8 months |
|---|---|
| Paid or Unpaid | Paid |
| Weekly Commitment | Minimum 35hrs/week |
| Start Date | January to April January to August May to August |
| Contact | Email: bdcintern@mcmaster.ca Phone: (905)-525-9140 ext. 22631 |
Faculty Of Humanities
Students registered in the Faculty of Humanities have the option of pursuing a non-credit internship (full-time or part-time) which results in an official transcript notation.
The internship process is currently handled on a case-by-case basis through the Faculty Office.
Students in the Faculty of Humanities develop a breadth of essential and transferable skills through their academic work and co-curricular activities. In addition to gaining a knowledge base in their chosen subject area, Humanities students develop strong competencies in the following foundational skill areas:
- Critical Thinking
- Written and Oral Communication
- Reading Comprehension and Argumentation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Cultural Awareness and Diversity
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem–Solving, Decision-Making, and Judgement
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership
- “Big Picture” Thinking
The Faculty of Humanities offers 16 programs and several certificates/minors:
- Art History
- Classics
- Cognitive Science of Language
- Communication Studies
- English & Cultural Studies
- French
- History
- Justice, Political Philosophy and Law
- Linguistics
- Multimedia
- Music (B. Mus or B.A.)
- Music Cognition (B. Mus)
- Peace Studies
- Philosophy
- Studio Art (B.F.A)
- Theatre & Film Studies
| Length of Internship | 4, 8, or 12 month |
|---|---|
| Paid or Unpaid | Paid |
| Weekly Commitment | Full time: 26-40 hours per week Part Time: 5 – 15 hours per week Summer: 5 – 40 hours per week |
| Start Date | September, January or May |
| Contact | Email: gloazzje@mcmaster.ca Phone: (905)-525-9140 ext. 24328 |
Office of Experiential Education
Social Sciences students bring a combination of program-specific knowledge along with a valuable skill set to your workplace, including:
- Critical Thinking
- Research & analysis
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Creativity
Recruiting organization can support student interns as they develop employability skills and expand their professional networks. Hiring a Social Sciences intern is your low-risk and cost-effective recruitment solution.
McMaster University offers 12 programs in the Social Sciences department including:
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Health Aging and Society
- Indigenous Studies
- Labour Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour
- Political Science
- Religious Studies
- Social Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
In addition to these disciplines, Social Sciences students can also complete certificates of study in:
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Business Studies
- Leadership and Management in the Not-for-Profit Sector
| Length of Internship | 4, 8, 12, 16 Months |
|---|---|
| Paid or Unpaid | Paid |
| Weekly Commitment | Part time: 5-25 hours per week Full time: 26-40 hours per week Summer: 5-40 hours per week |
| Start Date | January, May, and September |
| Contact | Email: kerlong@mcmaster.ca Phone: (905)-525-9140 ext. 21207 |
Science Career and Cooperative Education
Science co-op students bring new perspectives and experiences to your organization and are ready to apply their academic training in a practical, real-world setting. Hosting a co-op student helps with short time staffing needs and serves as a great screening process for future candidates
Students meet the high academic and work readiness requirements needed to be successful in one of the following co-op programs for either 4 or 8 month work terms.
- Actuarial & Financial Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Biophysics
- Biology & Pharmacology
- Chemical Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Medical and Biological Physics
- Molecular Biology & Genetics
- Physics
| Length of Co-op Term | 4 or 8 month terms |
|---|---|
| Paid or Unpaid | Paid |
| Weekly Commitment | Minimum 35hrs/week |
| Start Date | January, May, and September |
| Contact | Email: hiresci@mcmaster.ca Phone: (905)-525-9140 ext. 23657 |
MSc eHealth
Built on the strength of McMaster University’s experiential learning platform, the MSc eHealth degree is truly interdisciplinary. The program is based on a partnership among the following 3 faculties and their respective departments:
- Faculty of Health Sciences (Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department)
- Faculty of Engineering (Computer and Software Department)
- DeGroote School of Business (Information Systems Department)
The MSc eHealth Internship Program combines three or four academic terms with an eight month internship commencing in May and ending in December. eHealth students are ideally suited for special project assignments, and can also handle ongoing operational responsibilities as needed.
| Length of Internship | 8 Months |
|---|---|
| Paid or Unpaid | Paid |
| Weekly Commitment | Minimum 35hrs/week |
| Start Date | May |
| Contact | Email: ehintern@mcmaster.ca Phone: (905)-525-9140 ext. 23996 |
Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
This new program is the first in Canada to offer a truly interdisciplinary 5-year biomedical program that integrates Engineering with Health Sciences. It is also the only Health Sciences program in health, engineering science and entrepreneurship. After students’ 1st year, they will pursue more specialized courses of study in either the Bachelor of Engineering and Biomedical Engineering (B.Eng. BME.) degree or the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences in Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (B.H.Sc. HESE) degree. Students enrolled in either stream of the iBioMed program are eligible to pursue co-op positions. Co-op placements are flexible and can be taken up at any time.
| Length of Internship | 4, 8, 12, 16 month |
|---|---|
| Paid or Unpaid | Paid |
| Weekly Commitment | Minimum 35hrs/week |
| Start Date | January, May or September |
| Contact | Email: engcoop@mcmaster.ca Phone: (905)-525-9140 ext. 24674 |
Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH)
The IBH program is an undergraduate interdisciplinary program that provides a background in Humanities for students to develop the skills and knowledge to recognize, understand and constructively engage with complex social needs and diverse perspectives. Through their background in Business, students will develop a way to solve those problems. This program officially launched in 2017.
Commerce and Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH) students seeking 12-16 month positions who have completed their 3rd year of studies, have a minimum 7.0 GPA and have completed the Business Career Course. Commerce and IBH students seek positions starting May to September.