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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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:

  • think critically and solve problems
  • communicate effectively and comprehend information presented in a variety of formats
  • manage data using appropriate technology and information systems
  • work with others to achieve goals
  • manage projects in a timely and organized manner
  • work well under pressure
  • demonstrate adaptability and respond constructively to change
  • use a variety of modern technologies

The Faculty of Humanities offers 18 programs and several certificates/minors in the following disciplines:

  • Art History
  • Classics
  • Cognitive Science of Language
  • Communication Studies
  • English & Cultural Studies
  • French
  • Gender Studies
  • Global Peace & Social Justice
  • History
  • iArts (Integrated Arts)
  • Justice, Political Philosophy and Law
  • Linguistics
  • Media Arts
  • Music (B. Mus or B.A.)
  • Music Cognition (B. Mus)
  • Philosophy
  • Studio Art (B.F.A)
  • Theatre & Film Studies
Length of Internship 4, 8, 12 or 16 month
Paid or Unpaid  Paid
Weekly Commitment Full time: 26-40 hours per week
Part Time: 5 – 25 hours per week
Start Date September, January or May
Contact Email: hmcareer@mcmaster.ca

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Overview

Work-Integrated Learning Employer Guidelines provide guidance on employer ethics and procedures for engaging in a recruiting partnership with McMaster University. Work-Integrated Learning is a model and process of curricular experiential education which formally and intentionally integrates a student’s academic studies within a workplace or practice setting. WIL experiences include an engaged partnership of at least: an academic institution, a host organization, and a student. WIL can occur at the course or program level and includes the development of learning outcomes related to employability, personal agency, and life-long
learning.

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