What is Co-Op?
The Co-Operative at UCSI is implemented to formally
integrate classroom learning with workplace training in co-operative employer
organizations. As part of meeting degree requirements, students in the UCSI
programmes stated below, are required to complete a co-operative module
comprising two months work experience in each year of their degree, beginning
in Year One right through to the Final Year. Each co-operative module is worth
three credits and students receive a grade based on a written assignment and
employers evaluation upon completion of each co-operative module.
UCSI Undergraduate
Co-Operative Degree Programmes Approval Codes
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below are the approval codes for UCSI Undergraduate Co-Operative Degree
Programme.
When does
the Co-Operative Programme take place?
The regular Co-Operative term for all
students is 1st November to 31st December. However, graduating students may do
their Final Co-Operative placement before the above period. Upon completion of
their studies i.e. in January, May or September, graduating students who find a
related permanent job may count the first two months of their job as their
Final Co-Operative placement subject to the approval of both employer and UCSI.
Benefits of
Hiring Co-operative Students
Companies
stand to benefit in many ways should they hire Co-Operative students such as:
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Provide a cost-effective
solution to meet short-term employment needs.
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Opportunity to assess
potential future employees.
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Relief for full-time
staff so that they can concentrate on other high priority job needs.
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Provide a continuous flow
of fresh and innovative ideas from enthusiastic and motivated students.
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This is a mutually
beneficial invaluable opportunity to not only recruit/sample talent in a
cost-effective way, but also as a means of strengthening links between industry
and tertiary institutions in order for the University to produce graduates who
are trained and prepared for the workforce.
For further enquiries,
you may contact the following Co-Operative Education & Career Services
Centre (CECS) personnel below.
Amy
Yong Ext. 1180
Betty Liew Ext. 1171
(email:
myco-op@ucsi.edu.my)