What is Co-Op?

The Co-Operative programme at UCSI University integrates classroom learning with workplace training in co-operative employer organisations. As part of meeting the degree requirements, students in the UCSI University programmes stated  below, are to complete a co-operative module comprising two months work experience in each year of their degree programme, beginning in year one right through to the final year. Each co-operative module is worth three credits units and students are graded based on a written assignment and employers evaluation upon completion of each co-operative module.

UCSI Undergraduate Co-Operative Degree Programmes Approval Codes

Listed below are the approval codes for UCSI University Degree Programmes that have the co-Op programmes

CO-OP IS AVAILABLE FOR :

Faculty of Medical Sciences *

Doctor of Medicine    (KN4407; 11/2009)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) (KA5809; 05/2010)

Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (A1712; 08/2009)

Diploma in Nursing     (A1711; 0720/09)

Faculty of Applied Sciences

B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology (A4410; 12/2008)

B.Sc. (Hons) Food Science & Nutrition (A4713; 04/2009)

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment

B.Eng. (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering   (A4411; 12/2009)

B.Eng. (Hons) Communication & Electronic Engineering (A4412; 12/2009)

B.Eng. (Hons) Mechantronic Engineering (KA6204; 11/2010)

B.Eng. (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (KA8666; 05/2013)

B.Eng. (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Petrochemical)  (KA8663; 05/2013)

B.Eng. (Hons) Petroleum Engineering (KA8931; 05/2013)

B.Eng. (Hons) in Interior Architecture * (KA6317; 08/2010)

B.Sc. (Hons) in Architecture Studies * (KA6303; 08/2010)

Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (A5631; 08/2012)

Diploma in Interior Architecture * (KA6304; 07/2010)

Diploma in Architecture Studies * (KA6301; 07/2010)

Faculty of Management and Information Technology

Master in Business Administration  (A1696; 02/2012)

Master of Science in Logistics Management  (KA6982; 05/2011)

B.A. (Hons) Business Administration (A1765; 12/2008)

B.A. (Hons) in Accounting & Finance (A1766; 12/2008)

B.A. (Hons) in Accounting (A1763; 12/2008)

B.A. (Hons) in Marketing (A1764; 12/2008)

B.A. (Hons) Event and Tourism Management (KA7867; 06/2012)

B.A. (Hons) Logistics Management  (KA8248; 12/2012)

Diploma in Management  (KA4889; 03/2009)

Diploma in Logistics Management (A1262; 12/2012)

B.Sc. (Hons) Computing (A1400; 01/2009)

B.Sc. (Hons) Business Information Systems  (A4873; 04/2009)

B.Sc. (Hons) in Mobile Computing (KA7783; 03/2012)

Diploma in Information Technology (A5293; 08/2011)

Faculty of Music, Social Sciences and Design

B.A. (Hons) in Mass Communication (A4560; 07/2012)

B.A. (Hons) in Psychology (A1459; 03/2009)

B.A. (Hons) in English Language & Communication  (KA5783; 01/2010)

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Hons) in 3D Animation Design   (KA7329; 11/2011)

Bachelor of Music (Hons) Classical * (A4416; 03/2012)

Bachelor of Music (Hons) Contemporary * (A4415; 03/2012)

B.A. (Hons) in Fashion Design with Marketing * (KA8551; 04/2013)

Remark: * Co-Op placement for these programmes / Faculty, are handled by the respective Faculty

 

When does the Co-Operative Programme take place?

The regular co-operative term for all students is from 1st November to 31st December. However, graduating students may do their final co-operative placement before the stated period. Upon completion of their studies i.e. in January, May or September, prospective graduating students who find related permanent jobs may count the first two months of their jobs as their final co-operative placement, subject to the approval of both the employer and UCSI University.

Benefits of Hiring Co-operative Students

Companies stand to benefit in many ways should they hire Co-Operative students as this programme provides:

  • Provide a cost-effective solution to meet short-term employment needs.

  • Opportunity to assess potential future employees.

  • Relief for full-time staff so that they can concentrate on other high priority job needs.

  • A continuous flow of fresh and innovative ideas from enthusiastic and motivated students.

  • 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 Co-Operative Education & Career Services Centre (CECS) personal below at 03-9101 8880

Ms. Soo Lee Wei (Ext. 3006)
 Ms. Farah Muthu (Ext. 3067)
Ms. Nicole Shiw (Ext. 3182)
Ms. Betty Liew (Ext. 3180)
Ms. Parameswari (Ext. 3109)

 

(email:  myco-op@ucsi.edu.my)