THE TOP 35: Marketing, PR and Business Post-Secondary Practicums, Co-ops, Internships
Each year students across the country are vying for the best practicums, co-ops and internships. Competitive by nature, these opportunities are limited by industry and typically offer only so many spots.
It’s impossible to control the competition you’re up against when applying for these invaluable experiences. However, you can control how informed you are about the opportunities available to you.
Today we are featuring a list of the top 35 Marketing, PR and Business Post-Secondary Practicums, Co-ops and Internships in Canada. Stay up-to-date and stay ahead!
1. University of Alberta: Bachelor of Commerce Program
Type of institution: University
Province: Alberta
Program contact: Co-operative Education, bizcareers@ualberta.ca
Website: Alberta School of Business Co-op
2. University of Calgary: Bachelor of Commerce with Concentration in Marketing
Type of institution: University
Province: Alberta
Program contact: BComm Co-operative Education Program, coop@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
Website: Haskayne School of Business Co-operative Education
3. British Columbia Institute of Technology: School of Business and Media
Type of institution: Trade school
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Danielle Wilson, Program Head, Marketing Communications, Danielle_Wilson@bcit.ca
Website: Marketing Communications
4. Canadian College of Technology and Business: Diploma in Digital Marketing Co-op
Type of institution: Private academy
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: General contact, info@canadianctb.ca
Website: Canadian College of Technology and Business
5. Langara College: Marketing Management Diploma
Type of institution: College
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Co-operative Education, coop@langara.ca
Website: Langara College Co-op
6. Okanagan College: Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Specialty
Type of institution: College
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Brenda Naka, Co-operative Education Coordinator, brnaka@okanagan.bc.ca
Website: Student, Grad and Co-op Employment
7. North Island College: Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Specialty
Type of institution: College
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Nicole Novak, Employment Services Advisor, Cooperative Education, nicole.novak@nic.bc.ca
Website: NIC Co-op
8. University Canada West: Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication
Type of institution: University
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Komal Handa, Internship Coordinator, komal.handa@ucanwest.ca
Website: University Canada West Career Development
9. Simon Fraser University: Beedie School of Business Co-op
Type of institution: University
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Shauna Tonsaker, Co-op Program Manager, shauna_tonsaker@sfu.ca
Website: Beedie School of Business Co-op
10. University of British Columbia: UBC Sauder Co-op Program
Type of institution: University
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Co-op Program, coop@sauder.ubc.ca
Website: UBC Sauder Co-op Program
11. University of Victoria: Business Co-op
Type of institution: University
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Business Co-op Office, busicoop@uvic.ca
Website: University of Victoria Co-operative Education Program & Career Services
12. Capilano University: Business Practicum
Type of institution: University
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Iana Dokuchaeva, Employer Engagement and Outreach Liaison, ianadokuchaeva@capilanou.ca
Website: Business Practicum
13. University of the Fraser Valley: Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Major
Type of institution: University
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Co-operative Education, coop@ufv.ca
Website: School of Business Co-operative Education
14. Douglas College: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Type of institution: College
Province: British Columbia
Program contact: Lianne Johnston, Co-operative Education, co-op@douglascollege.ca
Website: Douglas College Co-Operative Education
15. Lighthouse Labs: Coding and Data Bootcamps
Type of institution: Private Academy
Province: British Columbia
Contact for job opportunities for skilled graduates: Careers, workwithus@lighthouselabs.ca
Website: Lighthouse Labs Careers
16. BrainStation: Digital Marketing Course Online
Type of institution: Private Academy
Province: British Columbia
Contact for job opportunities for skilled graduates: Talent BrainStation, talent@brainstation.io
Website: BrainStation Hiring
17. Jelly Academy: Digital Marketing 7-Week Course
Type of institution: Private Academy
Province: British Columbia
Contact for job opportunities for skilled graduates: Chris Penner, Academy Operations Manager, chris@jellyacademy.com
Website: Digital Marketing 7-Week Course
18. University of Manitoba: Asper School of Business - Marketing
Type of institution: University
Province: Manitoba
Program contact: Nicole Anderson, Undergraduate Co-op Program Administrator
Website: Asper Co-op Programs
19. St. Francis Xavier University: Gerald Schwartz School of Business
Type of institution: University
Province: Nova Scotia
Program contact: Jane MacDonald, Manager, Co-operative Education, jsmacdon@stfx.ca
Website: St. Francis Xavier University Co-Op
20. Cape Breton University: Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Type of institution: University
Province Nova Scotia
Program contact: Megan Ringer, Student Placement Officer (Business), Megan_Ringer@cbu.ca
Website: CBU Co-op Education
21. Humber College: Business - Marketing Diploma
Type of institution: College
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Shawn Richards, PC, Bus. Admin./Management/Admin. Co-op Diploma Programs, shawn.richards@humber.ca
Website: Business - Marketing Diploma
22. McMaster University: Commerce Internship Program
Type of institution: University
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Cynthia Bishop, Manager, Career and Professional Development, cynthia.bishop@mcmaster.ca
Website: Career and Professional Development
23. Western University: Diploma in Marketing (with Practicum)
Type of institution: University
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Post-Degree Diplomas, post-degree@uwo.ca
Website: Western Continuing Studies
24. York University
Type of institution: University
Province: Ontario
Program contact: LA&PS Internships, laps@yorku.ca
Website: LA&PS Internships
25. Toronto Metropolitan University: Ted Rogers School of Management - Marketing Management
Type of institution: University
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Ted Rogers Co-op, trsmcoop@ryerson.ca
Website: Ted Rogers Co-op
26. University of Windsor: Odette School of Business: Marketing - BComm
Type of institution: University
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Romina Oulevey, Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, coop@uwindsor.ca
Website: Co-Operative Education & Workplace Partnerships: Business
27. Algonquin College - Business - Marketing (Co-op)
Type of institution: College
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Melanie Haskins, Program Coordinator, haskinm@algonquincollege.com
Website: Business - Marketing (Co-op)
28. University of Toronto: U of T Scarborough Management
Type of institution: University
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Anurag Dhawan, External Relations Officer (Co-op Staff), anurag.dhawan@utoronto.ca
Website: U of T Scarborough Management
29. Toronto School of Management: Diploma in Digital Marketing Specialist Co-op
Type of institution: College
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Career Services, careerservices@TorontoSoM.ca
Website: Diploma in Digital Marketing Specialist Co-op
30. Georgian College: Business Marketing Diploma, Co-op Program
Type of institution: College
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Jen Davies, Director, Co-operative Education, Careers and Experiential Learning, Jen.Davies@GeorgianCollege.ca
Website: Business Marketing Diploma, Co-op Program
31. Centennial College: Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op)
Type of institution: College
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Co-operative Education, cooped@centennialcollege.ca
Website: Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op)
32. Carleton University: Commerce (Business) - Marketing
Type of institution: University
Province: Ontario
Program contact: Katie LeBlanc, Manager, Co-operative Education, katie.leblanc@carleton.ca
Website: Commerce (Business) - Marketing
33. Dawson College: Marketing and Management Technology Program (Work-Study)
Type of institution: College
Province: Quebec
Program contact: Nick Papatheodorakos, Program Coordinator of Marketing & Management Technology, npapas@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Website: Marketing and Management Technology Program (Work-Study)
34. Concordia University, John Molson School of Business: Marketing Co-op Program
Type of institution: University
Province: Quebec
Program contact: Sally Craig, Coordinator, Institute for Co-operative Education, sally.craig@concordia.ca
Website: Marketing Co-Op Program
35. University of Saskatchewan, Edwards School of Business: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) - Marketing
Type of institution: University
Province: Saskatchewan
Program contact: Kim Stranden, Edwards Co-op Coordinator, coop@edwards.usask.ca
Website: Edwards Co-operative Education