Support high achievers
Support the brightest students with industry placements.
As part of our transformative approach to education, we offer a work-integrated learning initiative – cooperative (Co-op) education.
Co-op programs allow high-achieving students the opportunity to enhance their practical skills as they alternate study with industry placements.
By offering talented students professional experience within your workplace, you’ll not only gain fresh perspectives from the brightest young minds, but also foster their comprehensive education and career preparation.
In 2019, Macquarie University will offer the following courses as part of our Co-operative Education program (Co-op):
Partner benefits
Brand recognition
Boost your organisation's profile by partnering with Macquarie and leveraging both our reputation and our network.
Innovative approach
Be part of this exciting work-integrated learning initiative.
Future focused
This program is designed to ensure that it meets the changing needs of industry in an evolving world of work. Benefit from key stakeholder involvement in the co-creation of this program.
Engage with tomorrow's leaders
Our rigorous selection process ensures that only the highest calibre students enter our program. Benefit from their refreshing points of view.
Partner involvement
Industry placements
Provide work experience – students participate in one three-month and two six-month workplace engagements during their course.
Financial support
Assist students financially during their four-year course.
Selection process
There is industry involvement in selecting students into the program, which considers only the highest calibre applicants.
Co-op disciplines and program rollout
2018: Actuarial Studies Co-op program
Our first Co-op program commenced this year and combines our esteemed Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Professional Practice. Undertaking vocational placements with actuarial employers offers students opportunities to further develop their quantitative and professional skills outside the classroom.
2019: Accounting Co-op program
Our second Co-op program, commencing in 2019, combines our Bachelor of Commerce-Professional Accounting with the degree of Professional Practice.
Find out how you can get involved in this exciting new program.
2019: Additional Co-op programs
From 2019, we will roll-out additional Co-ops, which will combine the Bachelor of Professional Practice with some of our most reputable degrees. Final program selection is currently in progress.
Partner with us
We are seeking industry partners to participate in these exciting new programs. To find out more, please contact:
Emily Whitehouse
Manager, Co-op and Internships
T: +61 2 9850 1961
E: emily.whitehouse@mq.edu.au or coop@mq.edu.au
“Macquarie’s Co-op program enriches the learning experience for some of our brightest students. Through work-integrated learning, students will develop valuable work and life skills to improve their future employability. Partner organisations will have the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and new approaches to challenges. I’m excited about what we can achieve together through this initiative.”
Professor Sherman Young
Pro Vice Chancellor
(Learning and Teaching)