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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Career Development Services . . . . . . . . .2

• Career Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

• Landing the Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

• Career Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Co-operative Education at the University of Windsor . . . . . . . . .8

• Co-op Program Information . . . . . . .10

• International Placements . . . . . . . . . .22

Employer Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Staff Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

The Centre for Career Education

(CCE) offers the very best in

experiential learning and

career planning resources.

Our programs are geared towards the

development of mature and bright

individuals who are truly ready to excel

in the workforce upon graduation.

An integral aspect of our programs is

putting students out into the workforce

to test their abilities and apply their

classroom knowledge. This is achieved

through our Co-operative Education

programs, the PREP program (Practical

Resources for Employment Preparation),

V.I.P. (Volunteer Internship Program) and

the EXCEL program (Experiences

Challenging Emerging Leaders).

With so many options, you can find the

right program to fit your needs and career

ambitions. Make the most of your Windsor

education through experiential learning

and career programming.

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C A R E E R D E V E L O P M E N T S E R V I C E S

CAREER RESOURCES

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

We offer a broad range of career resources and programming to help youdevelop a career path and prepare you for success in the workplace.

The Career Resources unit in the Centre forCareer Education provides a wide range ofservices exclusively to University of Windsorstudents and recent graduates atwww.cce.uwindsor.ca

Job postings

All job postings targeted to University ofWindsor students and alumni are posted onwww.workpolisCampus.com This includes full-time, part-time, summer, contract, andinternational career opportunities. To obtainthe “Access Code” to view jobs onworkopolisCampus.com please stop by ouroffice at the University of Windsor or send arequest via e-mail to [email protected]

Resumé clinic

A daily Resumé Clinic is held in Room 115Dillon Hall from 1–2 p.m. Students are askedto come prepared with a resumé and/or coverletter in hard copy.

Career development workshops

Students can be directed to the CareerDevelopment Services website to check foravailable dates and times for scheduledworkshops at www.cce.uwindsor.ca

Career Development Workshops include:

• Resumé & Cover Letter Preparation• Interviewing 101• Job Search Strategies

Recruitment activities

Job Fair, Employer Information Sessions,and/or Employers’ Perspective Workshopsprovide our students with the opportunity tomeet with professionals from their industry.Please check our website for a listing ofactivity dates.

Career planning/testing resources

The Centre for Career Education offersstudents an online resource which allows youto explore the vast career options that areavailable to you.

Students and recent graduates are encouragedto utilize the Career Planning Process. The threestep process includes:

• an initial, one-on-one appointmentdesigned to identify the tools needed toclarify your career goal

• access to online resources as identified byyour career goals (including a number ofinterest profiles and indexes, available atan additional cost)

• Feedback appointment to interpret andput to work the online resources

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LANDING THE JOB – CAREER RESOURCES IN ACTION

“I believe the most valuable element of Career Services is the resumé and coverletter clinic. If I had not had my coverletter and resumé critiqued as early as Idid, I would not have succeeded inattaining employment in all 4 work-terms,as well as full-time employment upongraduation.”

Chris Sullivan

"The Career Resources co-ordinator and the team at the Centre for Career Education putthings into perspective by helping me see what my career options were. I think it's ironicthat this is my profession because I'm doing exactly what they did for me: Helping othersrealize their goals!"

Latoya Simpson, Career Counselor/Job Developer Youth Employment Service

“The greatest benefit of hiring studentswith prior co-op experience is that theyare able to apply their experientiallearning immediately. They becomebuddies for the new co-ops and start to develop leadershipskills early by guiding them through theinitial integration into public accounting.”

Sherry Squire, Sr. Mgr. SWO Human ResourcesDeloitte & Touche LLP


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We at Career Development Services believethat in order to be successful in careerplanning, students must invest in their owncareer development. Our role is to preparestudents to manage a lifetime of careerdecisions. We achieve this by offeringexperiential learning opportunities andworkplace educational programming such as:

• EXCEL Program (Experiences ChallengingEmerging Leaders)

• PREP Program (Practical Resources for Employment Preparation)

• V.I.P. (Volunteer Internship Program)

EXCEL is a new leadership program createdthrough the Volunteer Internship Program(V.I.P.) which allows students to take part in acommunity service project and enhance theirleadership skills within a group. EXCEL is ayear-long program.

EXCEL student benefits

Students will have the opportunity to gain:

• Knowledge that can be applied to theirfuture career

• Recognition on their academic transcript

• A Certificate of Achievement

This integrated program provides a team-based, experiential learning opportunity forstudents. Students can expect to developtheir:

• Leadership skills

• Project planning skills

• Time management skills

• Communication skills

How does it work?

Students are assigned to groups of four andare placed with a non-profit or not-for-profitagency to complete a large project over thecourse of two semesters. Teams will managethe project with the assistance of an on-sitesupervisor and a Campus Co-ordinator. Teamswill be asked to develop a plan of action andhave regular progress meetings and submitregular progress reports.

Fees

There is a $50 administrative fee charged forthe program. Funds will be used for materialsand supplies.


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PRACTICAL RESOURCES FOREMPLOYMENT PREPARATION (PREP)

The PREP program is a series of 20 workplace-related workshops which provideundergraduate students with the opportunityto obtain the applied professional skillsneeded to make a successful transition from academic studies to the workforce.

Participating students will be required tocomplete 12 of the 20 units offered over the course of two years to obtain the PREPProgram Certificate.

The PREP Program is useful for all students,but will be especially beneficial to second-and third-year students currently enrolled in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.

PREP student benefits

• Development of a meaningful connectionbetween academic major and work(career) experiences

• Enhanced awareness, employment skills,competencies and perspectives

• Improved career preparation andprofessional development, leading to arecognition of future opportunities andenhanced job search strategies.

• Ability to effectively life-plan and makedecisions with respect to practical issuesincluding career development, post-graduate studies, financial planning and community involvement

• Certificate upon completion of 12 units for your portfolio.

Fees

A one-time fee of $120 is applied andincludes all 20 units of instruction andactivities, class notes and materials, aportfolio gift, and the PREP ProgramCertificate.

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The Volunteer Internship Program (V.I.P.) wasthe first program of its kind in Canada. We’recelebrating more than 10 successful years ofplacing more than 3,000 students in career-related positions within the Windsorcommunity.

V.I.P. offers students valuable, career-relatedwork experience while providing localemployers with top-notch volunteers who canmake a meaningful contribution.

The Centre for Career Education introducedthe Volunteer Internship Program (V.I.P.) in1994. Every semester since, we have placedmore than 150 students in non-profit andnot-for-profit organizations throughoutWindsor-Essex County.

V.I.P. lets students explore their area ofinterest while developing networking skillsand community involvement.

More than 100 non-profit organizations inthe Windsor-Essex County area are involved,ensuring students have a wide variety ofopportunities from which to choose.

V.I.P. advantages

• build a support network of professionals

• participate in professional developmentworkshops

• contribute to the community

• receive recognition on your academictranscript as well as a Certificate ofAchievement

• you can participate in V.I.P. twice while at the University of Windsor, helping youdevelop your career path

• get the volunteer work experiencenecessary to succeed

Placement process

• Applications for V.I.P. are available at theCentre for Career Education and onlineat www.cce.uwindsor.ca

• Students in good academic standing willbe selected based on their applicationand formal interview. During theinterview, students are required toindicate their areas of interest andcommunicate how V.I.P. will help themachieve their career goals.

• The Centre for Career Education willplace students with non-profit or not-for-profit organizations the third week of each semester.

• Students selected for V.I.P. must attendan orientation session to discuss programrequirements before they begin theirvolunteer placement.


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How does it work?

Volunteer placements run for a 10-weekperiod during the Fall, Winter andIntersession/Summer session semesters.

• students are required to volunteer for a total of 40 hours per semester.

• the V.I.P. co-ordinator is responsible for all aspects of the program, includingstudent selection.

• we suggest that students work fourhours per week to balance theirstudy/academic schedules.

Sample volunteer placements include:

• Fundraising Assistant• Project Co-ordinator• Computer Assistant• Web Page Designer• Teaching Assistant• Research Assistant• Office Assistant• Coach• Youth Program Assistant• Child Care Worker• Mentors/Tutor• Artist

Employer responsibilities

• Ensure that the volunteer intern receivesthe opportunities for professionaldevelopment and personal growth

• Assist the student with the determinationof placement objectives

• Participate in the educational process byproviding guidance and supervision

• Complete a final evaluation of studentperformance

Student responsibilities

Students who successfully complete V.I.P. andits requirements receive recognition on theirofficial transcript and receive a Certificate ofAchievement

Students are evaluated based on:

• on-the-job performance

• completion of professional developmentworkshops

• assignments offered through the Centre for Career Education

• a final presentation

Fees

There is a $50 administrative fee charged forthe program. Funds will be used for materialsand supplies.


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Co-operative Education offers a well-roundededucation incorporating academic theory andreal world application. By combiningsemesters of study with semesters of full-time, paid employment in career-relatedpositions, you will be able to:

• Apply classroom knowledge to theworkplace

• Gain hands-on experience related to youracademic program

• Network with employers andprofessionals

• Explore career options and clarify yourcareer goals

• Learn how to compete confidently in thejob market

• Earn a salary to help offset the cost oftuition (all work placements are paid,full-time positions)

Co-op at the University of Windsor is apartnership between students, employersand the university. The Centre for CareerEducation will help you develop your jobsearch skills, assist you in your search forappropriate placements and define yourcareer goals. Faculty members will evaluateyour work and help you integrate yourexperience from the workplace into theclassroom.

Employers provide challenging workexperiences that help you developtransferable job skills.

Our programs provide a diverse range ofopportunities yet are structured to offerstudents individual attention. We are proud

to offer placement opportunities far beyondWindsor and Essex County.

Students who are interested may seek aplacement anywhere in Ontario, Canada, andmany other countries around the globe. In thelast year, we have had students working insuch diverse settings as Switzerland andGermany.

The Application Process

Students who are in secondary school canapply to most co-op programs at theUniversity of Windsor on the “OntarioUniversity Application Form.” No separateapplication form is necessary and admissionwill be based on academic achievement.

For secondary school students interested inEngineering, Kinesiology, and Earth Sciences,the process is slightly different. Studentsadmitted to Engineering with an average of 80percent or higher in their final year ofsecondary school are automatically eligible toapply to participate in the Engineering co-opactivities beginning in the fall of their first yearof study. Formal admission into the Engineeringco-op program does not occur until thefollowing year. Kinesiology students will havethe opportunity to apply for the co-op programduring the winter semester of their first year.Earth Sciences students apply during the fallsemester of their second year.

Students not admitted directly out of highschool may apply to most programs early inSeptember during their first or second year.Applications are available online atwww.cce.uwindsor.ca. Admission duringthese entry points will be based on

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academic achievement, an assessment of the student’s resumé, previous work andvolunteer experience and, in some cases, an admission interview.

Co-op Fees

In addition to your tuition, co-op students are subject to an additional fee which isdistributed over eight consecutive semesters.These fees are necessary in order to

administer the co-op program and provide co-op students with essential job developmentresources. For most programs, fee paymentwill begin in the fall semester of your firstyear in the co-op curriculum.

* Fees differ for the MBA & MBA Fast Trackprograms

** Fee schedules differ for Engineering


“The National Bank of Canada has been an avid supporter of the University of Windsor co-opprogram. The quality of students who have worked for the bank has been excellent. Somestudents have developed friendships and business relationships with both clients and fellowemployees of the bank, and maintained part time employment upon their return to classes.This program has created a reserve for future resources, and the bank looks forward tocontinued participation in it.”

Ed A. FaccaManager Sales & Service, National Bank of Canada

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Program Information

We offer the following degree programsthrough the Odette School of Business:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours BusinessAdministration) Co-op

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours BusinessAdministration and Computer Science)Co-op

The Admission Process

Students can apply to the Business Co-opProgram or the Business/Computer ScienceCo-op Program directly out of secondaryschool. No separate application is necessaryand admission will be based on academicachievement. Alternatively, students mayapply in September during their second yearof studies by submitting an application andresumé to the Centre for Career Education.Admission at this point will be based onacademic achievement, previous volunteerand paid work experience and, in some cases,an interview.

Work/Study Sequence

The Business Co-op Program allows studentsto complete their four-year honours degreewhile gaining the equivalent of one year ofcareer-related work experience.

Year of Study Fall Winter Summer

Year 1 Study Study Off

Year 2 Study Study Work

Year 3 Study Work Study

Year 4 Work Study Study

Placement Information

Business co-op students may work in positionsor fields such as:

• Account Representative• Administrative Assistant• Administrator• Auditor• Bank Officer• Benefits Assistant• Bookkeeper• Business Developer• Business Systems Specialist• Cost Analyst• Credit/Customer Accountant• Claims Adjustor• Communications Assistant• Customer Service Representative• Database Administrator• Economic Researcher• Event Representative• Financial Analyst• Finance and Corporate Services• Forecaster• Fund Marketing Representative• General Supervisor• Human Resources Assistant• Loans Officer• Logistics Analyst• Marketing Assistant• Marketing Representative• Marketing Researcher• National Account Executive• Office Assistant• Payroll/Pension Administrator• Planning and Control Analyst• Production Supervisor


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• Project Co-ordinator• Promotions and Recruitment Assistant• Quality Auditor• Sales Analyst• Software Developer• Staff Accountant• Tax Accounting Assistant• Treasurer

Salary

Average salary information by academic yearas of May 2005:

1st work term $13.05/hr $488.97/week

2nd work term $14.50/hr $546.04/week

3rd work term $16.85/hr $631.85/week


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Program Information

We offer the following degree programs:

• Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)Co-op

• Bachelor of Science (Computer Sciencewith Option in Software EngineeringMajor) Co-op

• Bachelor of Science (ComputerInformation Systems Major) Co-op

• Bachelor of Science (Computers andMulti-Media Major) Co-op

• Bachelor of Science (Computers andArtificial Intelligence) Co-op

• Bachelor of Science (Network & SecuritySpecialization) Co-op


Students can apply to the Computer ScienceCo-op Program directly out of secondaryschool. No separate application is necessaryand admission will be based on academicachievement.

Alternatively, students may apply inSeptember during their second year ofstudies by submitting an application andresumé to the Centre for Career Education.Admission at this point will be based onacademic achievement, previous volunteerand paid work experience, and, in somecases, an interview.


Computer Science Co-op students may workin positions or fields such as:

• Analyst

• Analyst Programmer

• Database Mapping Technician

• Desktop Support Technician

• Help Desk Agent

• Junior PC Support Specialist

• Junior/Intermediate Network Analyst

• LAN Consultant

• Network Designer

• Office Automation Assistant

• Product Management Assistant

• Programmer

• Simulator Operations

Work/Study Sequence

The Computer Science Co-op Programs allowstudents to complete their four-year honoursdegree while gaining a minimum of one yearof career-related work experience.

Year of Study Fall Winter SummerYear 1 Study Study OffYear 2 Study Study WorkYear 3 Study Work StudyYear 4 Work Study Study

Salary

Average salary information by year as of May2005:

1st work term $13.45/hr $538/week

2nd work term $14.00/hr $560/week

3rd work term $14.90/hr $595/week


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Program Information

Earth Science is the study of the Earth, past,present, and future. Earth scientists use theirskills in mathematics, chemistry, physics andbiology to interpret events that have shapedthe Earth.

They apply their knowledge of Earth’s systemsin the search for and management of naturalresources (water, minerals, hydrocarbons), tothe assessment, protection and remediationof the environment, and to assess anddevelop better land-use information. Fourdegree programs are available:

• Bachelor of Science Honours(Environmental Geoscience) Co-op

• Bachelor of Science Honours(Environmental Geoscience) with ThesisCo-op

• Bachelor of Science Honours (Geology)Co-op

• Bachelor of Science Honours (Geology)with Thesis Co-op


Students may apply to the Earth Science Co-op program in early September duringtheir second year of study by submitting anapplication and a resumé to the Centre forCareer Education. Admission will be based on academic achievement, previous volunteerand paid work experience and, in some cases,an interview.

Work/Study Sequence







Earth Sciences Co-op students may work inpositions or fields such as:

• Environmental and Geological Modeling

• Environmental Science and Conservation

• Government Ministries

• Development & Mines, Ministry ofNatural Resources and the Ministry of theEnvironment.

• Mineral Exploration and Development

• Petroleum and Exploration andDevelopment

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Program Information

The University of Windsor offers thefollowing Engineering programs:

• Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Industrial and Manufacturing SystemsEngineering

• Mechanical, Automotive and Mechanical(Materials Option) Engineering


Students with an average of 80 per cent orhigher in their best six courses in their finalyear of secondary school are automaticallyeligible to apply to participate in theengineering co-op program beginning in thefall of their first year of study. Alternatively,students can apply to begin co-op in the fallof their second year by submitting anapplication and a resumé to the Centre forCareer Education. Admission will be based onacademic achievement, previous volunteerand paid work experience, and in some cases,an interview.


Engineering co-op students may beresponsible for some of the following duties:

Civil Engineering

• Blueprint Reading/Building Inspection

• Building and Highway Construction

• Groundwater Supply Studies

• Material Testing

• Structural Design

• Transportation Planning

Electrical Engineering

• Communication System Development

• Computer and Microprocessor Interfacing

• Electrical, Electronic and ComputerEquipment Assessment

• Instrumentation System Development

• Robotics Programming

• Security System Development

• Software Programming

Environmental Engineering

• Environmental Audits

• Noise Surveys

• Solid Waste Analysis and Disposal

• Water and Wastewater Treatment and

• Contamination Studies

Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical(Materials Option) Engineering

• Production Line Design, Installation,

• Maintenance and Monitoring

• Quality Control of Manufacturing Process

• Robotic and Production Machinery Design

• Simulation Studies

• Supply and/or Installation of MechanicalEquipment

Industrial and Manufacturing SystemsEngineering Specializing in AutomotiveManufacturing Systems Engineering orSupply Chain Engineering and Manufacturing

• Capacity and Efficiency Management• Computerized Information Systems• Ergonomic Studies of Products and

Processes• Facilities Planning and Design• Maintenance Planning and Control


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Work/Study Sequence

Students complete their engineering co-op degree in four calendar years.

All programs except for EnvironmentalEngineering:

Year of Study Fall Winter SummerYear 1 Study Study WorkYear 2 Study Study WorkYear 3 Study Work StudyYear 4 Work Study Study

Environmental Engineering

Year of Study Fall Winter SummerYear 1 Study Study WorkYear 2 Study Study WorkYear 3 Study Study WorkYear 4 Work Study Study

Salary

Average salary information as of May 2005:

1st work term $12.65/hr $500.00/week

2nd work term $14.88/hr $515.20/week

3rd work term $15.68/hr $627.20/week

4th work term $16.86/hr $674.40/week

Please note: There may be some variationamong Engineering specialties.


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Program Information

The Environmental Biology Co-op Programleads to the honours degree of Bachelor ofScience (Environmental Biology) Co-op. Thecurriculum consists of a balance of courses inbiology (mainly ecological), chemistry(general, organic, analytical) and resourcemanagement. The biology courses include acore in biology (physiology, genetics, ecology)plus others in ecology (population biology,community ecology, Great Lakes field biology,aquatic ecology, fisheries ecology,invertebrate, experimental design,conservation biology and ecotoxicology).


Students can apply to the EnvironmentalBiology Co-op Program directly out ofsecondary school. No separate application isnecessary and admission will be based onacademic achievement.

Alternatively, students may apply inSeptember during their second year ofstudies by submitting an application andresumé to the Centre for Career Education.Admission at this point will be based onacademic achievement, previous volunteerand paid work experience, and, in somecases, an interview.

Work/Study Sequence

Students complete their Bachelor of Science,Environmental Biology Co-op degree in 4.5years.

Year of Study Fall Winter SummerYear 1 Study Study Two-Wk

Field CourseYear 2 Study Study WorkYear 3 Work Study StudyYear 4 Study Work WorkYear 5 Study - - - -


Environmental Biology Co-op students maywork in the following positions or fields:

• Administrative Officer• Assessment Project Co-ordinator• Assistant Naturalist• Field Biologist Intern• Greenhouse Engineer• Habitat Monitoring Technician• Natural Heritage Leader• Naturalist• Outreach Assistant• Research Assistant

Salary

Salary Average salary information by year asof May 2005:





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Program Information

We offer the following degree programs:

• Bachelor of Human Kinetics (HonoursKinesiology) Movement Science Co-op

• Bachelor of Human Kinetics (HonoursKinesiology) Leisure and SportManagement Co-op


Students must apply for this program at thebeginning of their second semester in theirfirst year of study. Admission criteria for theKinesiology Co-op Program includes: a strongcumulative average in the first semester ofstudy; academic achievement from secondaryschool; previous volunteer and paid workexperience; and an interview.

Work/Study Sequence

The Kinesiology Co-op Program allowsstudents to complete their four-year honoursdegree while gaining the equivalent of 1.5years of career-related work experience.




Year 3 Work Study Work*

Year 4 Study Study Work*

Year 5 Study - - - -

*optional


Kinesiology Co-op students may work inpositions such as:

Movement Science-Related:

• Assistant Recreation Co-ordinator• Athletic Co-ordinator• Chiropractic Assistant• Ergonomist• Exercise Therapist• Health and Safety Co-ordinator• Health and Safety Consultant• Kinesiology Assistant• Operations Assistant• Personal Trainer• Physiotherapy Support Personnel• Special Needs Assistant• Student Kinesiologist

Sport Administration/Leisure Studies-Related:

• Administrative Assistant• Assistant Camp Administrator• Athletic Therapy Assistant• Ergonomic Assessment Technician• Event Co-ordinator• Fitness Trainer• Marketing Research• Marketing Representative• Physiotherapy Assistant• Sports Marketing/Event Management• Student Therapist

Salary

Average salary information as of May 2005*:




4th work term $11.50/hr $460/week

* Greatly dependent upon type of work.


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Program Information

The Bachelor of Operational Research(Honours) Co-op will provide you withcompetencies in mathematics and statisticsalong with relevant courses in business,computer science, economics and industrialengineering. As a graduate of this program,you will have a strong theoretical core andyou will be able to offer creative andingenious decision-making in a variety ofenterprises.


Students can apply to the OperationalResearch Co-op Program directly out ofsecondary school. No separate application isnecessary and admission will be based onacademic achievement.

Alternatively, students may apply inSeptember during their second year of studiesby submitting an application and resumé tothe Centre for Career Education. Admission atthis point will be based on academicachievement, previous volunteer and paidwork experience, and, in some cases, aninterview.

Work/Study Sequence







The Operational Research Co-op Program is arecently developed initiative with a broadrange of suitable placements. Students maycontact the Centre for Career Education formore specific placement information.

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Program Information

We offer the following degree program:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physics andHigh Technology: Co-op Option


Students can apply to the Physics and HighTechnology Co-op Program directly out ofsecondary school. No separate application isnecessary and admission will be based onacademic achievement.

Alternatively, students may apply inSeptember during their second year of studiesby submitting an application and resumé tothe Centre for Career Education. Admission atthis point will be based on academicachievement, previous volunteer and paidwork experience, and, in some cases, aninterview.

Work/Study Sequence







Physics and High Technology co-op studentsmay work in positions such as:

• Data Acquisition and Analysis

• Experimentation Development

• International Scientific Experimentation

• Junior Physicist

• Laser & Gamma Ray Detection

• Prototype Construction, Testing andSimulation

• Research Assistant

Students may contact our office foradditional placement information.

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Program Information

Degrees offered in this program include:Master in Business Administration Co-op andMaster in Business Administration Fast-TrackCo-op

Admission Process

All applicants must meet all of the followingminimum requirements to be considered:

GMAT

• The GMAT score must be sent directly bythe testing centre.

• Minimum GMAT 500 (minimumquantitative score of 30 and minimumverbal score of 26 applies, if the GMAT iswritten more than once, the best score isused)

• To obtain current test centre informationor to download your free software testprep information go to: www.mba.com

TOEFL, MELAB, CAEL, IELTS

Applicants whose native language is notEnglish must achieve a satisfactory score onone of the following tests (required minimumscore in parentheses): TOEFL (600 paper, 250computer), MELAB (84), CAEL (70) or ITELTS(7.0). Not required if you have obtained aUniversity degree from a U.S. or CanadianUniversity.

Transcripts

Send two official post-secondary transcriptsfrom all institutions you attended (three-yeardegree is acceptable)

• GPA Minimum

GPA B (70%) overall GPA, or Average GPA B+(75%) in last two years of study

• Resumé

One resumé should be submitted

• Reference Letters

Two completed confidential report forms.

References are to be completed by formerprofessors or persons familiar with theapplicant's academic background (if youhave been out school for more than twoyears, one employer reference may besubstituted). (Form may be downloadedfrom www.cce.uwindsor.ca)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite courses include Micro and Macroeconomics. If these courses have not beencompleted prior to admission, they must becompleted during the first year of theprogram.

Other Required Documents to be Submitted:

• Completed online Application formavailable at: http://compass.ouac.on.ca/windsor/grad

• A 500-word essay explaining why youwish to be considered for admission tothe Windsor Co-op MBA program

• Graduate application fee of (CDN) $55.Cheque made payable to: University ofWindsor - MBA Admission or you maypay online using a Visa or MasterCard.


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• Supplemental MBA Application Fee(CDN) $45 cannot be made by creditcard. The non-refundable cheque ormoney order is to be made payable to:University of Windsor - MBA Admissionand sent to: Sue SkrobiakGraduate SecretaryOdette School of BusinessUniversity of Windsor401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4

Work/Study Sequence


Fast Track


Two-Year Option




MBA Co-op students may work in positionssuch as:

• Staff Accountant• Account Representative• Administrator• Analyst• Auditor• Bank Officer• Benefits Assistant• Bookkeeper• Business Developer• Business Systems Specialist• Cost Analyst• Credit/Customer Accountant• Claims Adjustor• Communications Assistant

• Customer Service Representative• Database Administrator• Economic Researcher• Event Representative• Financial Analyst• Finance and Corporate Services• Forecaster• Fund Marketing Representative• Health & Safety Co-ordinator• Human Resources Generalist• Image Analyst• Loans Officer• Logistics Analyst• Marketing Assistant/Representative• Marketing Researcher• Material Planning & Logistics Co-ordinator• Money Market Assistant• National Account Executive• Payroll/Pension Administrator• Planning and Control Analyst• Production Supervisor• Promotions and Recruitment Assistant• Quality Auditor• Software Developer• Sales Analyst• SAP Administrator• Supervisor• Tax Accounting Assistant• Treasurer

Salary

Average salary information as of May 2005:

MBA year 1 $17.50/hr $656.25/week

MBA year 2 $18.50/hr $693.10/week

Fast Track $18.50/hr $693.10/week


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For most co-op students, preparing

for their first work term placement

is an intimidating experience.

They are unsure of their surroundings and their

employer’s expectations. Add moving to a foreign

country and not knowing the language to the mix

and you have what Dane Bertram experienced. Dane,

fourth-year Computer Science with Software

Engineering Co-op program, is thrilled that he took

the chance on an international placement with ABB

Switzerland Ltd. in their corporate research facility.

Dane condensed his first three work terms into a

year-long placement during which he worked on a

number of cutting-edge projects in software systems

and processes.

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My experience of working overseas wasgreat. It gave me a chance to try living on myown before I graduate. It opened my eyes towhat leading-edge research in my field is like.And, it exposed me to a number of varyingcultures and allowed me to meet with a greatgroup of people from all over the world.

Not to mention, there is also the amazingtraveling opportunities due to living in acentrally located country. If you’re

intimidated by the language barrier or beingso far away from home, then you’ve got noexcuse. Dive in head-first and get ‘er done!

If I could give future international co-opstudents any advice it would be this: find acontact or another intern working in thesame country that you will be going to and e-mail them! Unfortunately, when I hoppedon a plane headed for Switzerland, I didn’tknow a whole lot more than the name of thecity I was staying in and which bus to take toget to my apartment complex. Once I got towork and met some of the other interns, Ilearned a ton of useful things that saved mea lot of stress and money.

One of the nice things about ABB in Baden isthat the interns have developed an e-mailmailing list “the praktikants” (praktikant isGerman for intern). It’s a great resource fororganizing events and trips with fellowinterns in the area or to get answers to anyquestions you may have. Plus, when internsfinish their stay, this list became more of abulletin board for selling off old items to thenext batch of interns.

When it comes to getting practical experiencefor a Computer Science degree I don’t think Icould have found a better position.

The technologies we worked with werecutting-edge and our supervisors encouragedus to research and experiment with alternateapproaches to any given problem. I workedwith amazing people and was given a lot ofresponsibility for how things were done forthe projects in which I was involved.

The part I liked best about my particularposition was my freedom of design andindependence. I was given a task and allowed

to complete it however I saw fit. Of course,my supervisors and co-workers were alwaysthere to bounce ideas off of and to offer anyguidance, but it was refreshing to not betreated as merely an intern, but rather as acolleague and co-worker. The equality andrespect the employees in Corporate Researchhave for each other is truly remarkable.

Of course, this kind of experience is not foreveryone, but if you’re sociable and want toget a taste for how the rest of the worldlives, works, and plays, you’ll have anamazing time. If you have the choice, Irecommend going for a full-year internshipover a six-month stay. Mine worked outperfectly: a one-year internship with a two-week trip home for the holidays. It may seemlike a year is a long time to be away fromyour family and friends, but let me tell youfrom experience just how fast the time flies.I’ve been to 16 countries on three differentcontinents now and I’m just gettingstarted…If you don’t have the traveling bugwhen you leave, you’ll definitely have itwhen you return.”

Dane Bertram,2004 Computer Science Co-op Student

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THANKS TO ALL OUR CO-OP AND V.I.P. EMPLOYERS INCLUDING:

10 Friends DinerA Life Worth LivingA.V. Graham Public SchoolABB Switzerland Ltd.Accucaps Industries Ltd.Active Body Physical TherapyAgriculture and Agri-Food CanadaAIDS Committee of WindsorAl Hijra Private SchoolAllied Domecq Spirits & WineAlzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex County Ambassador Duty Free StoreAmherstburg Physical TherapyAnchor Lamina Inc.Art Gallery of Windsor (AGW)Artcite Inc.Arts Council - Windsor & Region (ACWR)Assumption College Catholic High School Autism Society Ontario - Windsor/Essex ChapterAutoliv Canada Inc.Bayer Inc.BDO Dunwoody LLPBelle River Public SchoolBellemore & Associates Inc.Bel-MK Engineering Ltd.Big Brothers of Windsor - Essex CountyBig Sisters AssociationBilingual Legal ClinicBirthright of Greater WindsorBMO Harris Private BankingBrentwood Recovery HomeBruce PowerBulimia Anorexia Nervosa AssociationCamp Ramah of CanadaCampbell Bros. Movers Ltd.Canada South Festival NetworkCanadian Blood ServicesCanadian Cancer SocietyCanadian Computer DistributorsCanadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CF)Canadian Liver FoundationCanadian Mental Health AssociationCanadian Salt Co.Ltd.Cardinal Carter SecondaryCatholic Central High SchoolCatholic Family Services Windsor - Essex CountyCencourse Project Inc.CenterLine (Windsor) LimitedCentres for SeniorsCentury High SchoolChateau Park Nursing HomeChildren's Rehabilitation CentreChristian HorizonsChrysler Financial ServicesChurch of the Ascension

Citizen AdvocacyCitizen's Environmental AllianceCitizenship and Immigration CanadaCity Centre Business AssociationCOCO Group of CompaniesColchester North Public SchoolCollins Barrow LLPCommon Ground GalleryComplete Chiropractic & Rehab CentreCompu-Quote Inc.Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd.Connection Association Inc.Conseil Scholaire de District du Centre-Sud-

Ouest (CSDECSO)Coronation Public SchoolCorporation of the City of WindsorCorporation of the County of EssexCorporation of the Municipality of LeamingtonCorporation of the Town of AmherstburgCouncil for the Prevention of Child AbuseCouncil on Aging, Windsor-Essex CountyCrohn's and Colitis Foundation of CanadaCrown Metal Packaging CanadaDaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. (A.R.D.C.)DaimlerChrysler Services CanadaDataRealm Inc.Dayus Register & Grille Inc.Delcam International Inc.Deloitte & Touche LLPDevonshire Seniors' ResidenceDillon Consulting LimitedDiocese of London - Refugee OfficeDougall Public SchoolDowntown Mission of Windsor Inc.Drouillard PlaceDuke Energy Gas Transmission (Union Gas)Dundee Bancorp Inc.East Mersea Public SchoolÉcole BellwoodÉcole L'EnvoléeÉcole Saint AntoineEd Woelk, Ergonomics & Consulting ServicesEducational Organization for Orphaned&

Handicapped ChildrenEllisDon Construction Ltd.Emrick Plastics (Div. of Windsor Mold)Enterprise Rent-A-CarEnvironment CanadaENWIN Group of CompaniesErie Wildlife RescueEssex & Kent Group of Persons with DisabilitiesEssex Community ServicesEssex County Assoc. for Community LivingEssex Power Services CorporationEssex Region Conservation AuthorityEssex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority

Export Development CanadaExtendicare/Southwood LakesF.W. Begley SchoolFAG Bearings Ltd.Falconbridge LimitedFamily Respite ServicesFamily Services Credit CounsellingFamily Traditions Foods Inc.Ford Motor Company of CanadaGeneral Dynamics Land Systems-CanadaGeneral Motors of Canada Ltd.Gerald Duthie & CompanyGiffels Associates LimitedGlobal Vehicle Systems Inc.Glos AssociatesGolder Associates Ltd.Gordon B.Lee Chartered AccountantGordon D. Boggs CGAGreat Beginnings Child Centered Co-operative

Inc.Great Lakes Institute for Environmental

ResearchHalsall Associates Ltd.Hanna Ghobrial & Spencer Ltd.Heart and Stroke FoundationHenry Ford Health SystemHighline Produce LimitedHiram Walker & Sons Ltd.Honda of Canada ManufacturingHospice of Windsor/EssexHotel Dieu-Grace HospitalHouse of SophrosyneHouse of Toast Film and Video CollectiveHudson Bay CompanyHuman Resources and Skills Development

CentreHuron Church Chiropractic & Rehab CentreHyatt Lassaline Chartered AccountantsHydro One Networks Inc.IBM Canada Ltd.Immaculate Conception SchoolImperial Oil LimitedINA USA CorporationINA-Schaeffler KGIndustry CanadaInformation WindsorInternational Joint CommissionIona CollegeJ.E. Benson Elementary SchoolJ.L. Forster Secondary SchoolJMP Engineering Inc.Joelway ManagementJohn Campbell SchoolJohn Howard SocietyJohnson ControlsKinetic Konnection

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KPMG LLPKS Centoco Wheel CorporationLakeview Montessori SchoolLaSalle Police ServiceLaSalle Public SchoolLaSalle Stompers Soccer ClubLearning Disabilities Association ofLeman Group Inc.Linamar CorporationLMI AutomotiveMagee RieterMarlborough Public SchoolMaryvale Family and Adolescent ServicesMental Health Consumers AssociationMeridian Magnesium Products DivisionMinistry of Community and Social ServicesMinistry of Correctional ServicesMinistry of Public Safety and Security - Windsor

JailMount Carmel Public SchoolMulticultural Council of Windsor & Essex

CountyMunicipal Property Assessment CorporationMunicipality of LeamingtonN.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd.National Bank of CanadaNational Research Council CanadaNemak of Canada CorporationNew BeginningsNew Canadians' Centre of Excellence Inc.North American Black Historical MuseumNovelis IncOccupational Health Clinic for Ont. WorkersOffice of the Auditor General of CanadaOjibway Nature CentreOntario Lottery & Gaming CorporationOntario Ministry of TransportationOntario Power GenerationOnyx Engineering Ltd.Orchard, Hiltz & McClimentOrthoCare Physiotherapy & RehabilitationOur Lady of Mount CarmelParkview Public SchoolPatio PalacePelee Island Wine PavilionPestalto Environmental Products Inc.Physiomed HealthPierburgPlanned Parenthood Windsor-Essex CountyPlastech – LDM TechnologiesPMC-Sierra Inc.Point Pelee National Park of CanadaPollutech Environmental ConsultantsPPG Canada Inc.Precision PlasticsPrestressed Systems Inc.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPProcess Studies Academic JournalProto Manufacturing Ltd.Quality Safety Systems CompanyQueen Victoria Public SchoolRadix Controls Inc.Radovich ChiropracticRaywal KitchensRBC Financial GroupRBC Global Private BankingRC Tool and Die Co.Regency Park Retirement Nursing HomeRegional Children's CentreReiss Chiropractic and Rehabilitation ClinicResearch In Motion Limited (RIM)Riverside Secondary SchoolRoseland SchoolRotary Club of Windsor (1918)Roush Industries Inc.Russell A. FarrowSacred Heart SchoolSaint ChristopherSalvation Army - Windsor Community and

Rehabilitation CentreSandra Pupatello - MPPSandwich Community Health CentreSandwich Secondary SchoolSandwich Teen Action GroupSankofa NewsSchukra of North AmericaScouts Canada Windsor DistrictSeguin & Associates Financial ServicesSexual Assault Crisis Centre of Essex CountySiemens VDO Automotive Inc.Sikh Education & Research CentreSmith Physiotherapy ClinicSouth Essex Community CouncilSouthwestern Regional CentreSpine Joint & Sports Injury ClinicSports Medicine & Rehab CentreSt. Bernard Elementary SchoolSt. Clair CollegeSt. Francis Catholic Elementary SchoolSt. Leonard's HouseSt. Mary's Family Learning CentreStantec Consulting Ltd.Stroke Recovery Association Windsor/Essex

CountySulja Bros. Building Supplies Ltd.Sunrise Assisted Living of WindsorTeen Health CentreTepperman’s Furniture Appliance & ElectricalThe Canadian National Institute for the BlindThyssenKrupp FabcoTown of LakeshoreTown of LaSalle

Town of TecumsehToyota Inc.Tregaskiss Ltd.Tri-County CopiersTRIUMFUnemployed Help Centre of WindsorUnileverUnion Gas LimitedUniversity of WindsorUptown Physiotherapy ClinicVictorian Order of NursesVincent Massey Secondary SchoolVuteq Canada Inc.W.C. Wood Company Ltd.W.E.T. Automotive Systems Ltd.W.G. Davis Elementary SchoolWaltec Forgings Inc.Waterville TG Inc.Windsor & District Chamber of CommerceWindsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers, Inc.Windsor District OfficeWindsor Family Credit UnionWindsor Historical SocietyWindsor Jewish Community CentreWindsor Match Plate & ToolWindsor Minor Football AssociationWindsor Mold GroupWindsor Occupational Health Information

ServiceWindsor Public LibraryWindsor Regional Cancer CenterWindsor Regional HospitalWindsor SymphonyWindsor Vascular LabWindsor Women Working With

ImmigrantWomen Windsor Women'sIncentive Centre

Windsor/Essex County Humane SocietyWindsor-Essex Cardiac Rehab ProgramWindsor-Essex Catholic District School BoardWindsor-Essex Children’s Aid SocietyWindsor-Essex County Active Living CoalitionWindsor-Essex County District Separate School

BoardWindsor-Essex County Family YMCAWindsor-Essex County Health UnitWindsor-Essex Non-Profit Support Network Windsor-Essex Small Business Enterprise CentreWindsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Assoc.Woodbridge Foam CorporationYachiyo of Ontario Manufacturing

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Program Co-ordinatorMichelle [email protected]

Kinesiology & Sciences Co-op Team

Employer Relations Co-ordinatorJeff [email protected] [email protected]

Program Co-ordinatorKate [email protected] [email protected]

Career Development Services

Career Placement Co-ordinatorKerry Ann [email protected]

V.I.P. Co-ordinatorMarium [email protected]

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University of WindsorCentre for Career Education401 Sunset Avenue, Room #111 Dillon Hall,Windsor, ON Canada N9B 3P4

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