Co-op and careers

Management Engineering is the engineering of human-centred, data-driven business decisions and solutions.

The distinctive skillset of management engineers prepares students to enhance business efficiency in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world by designing and managing optimized systems, products, and processes. Through a combination of courses in analytics and operations, software and information systems, and economics and organization science, graduates are well-prepared for careers in diverse industries such as software, finance, supply chain, manufacturing and healthcare.

With more than half of graduates returning to their co-op employer full-time, Management Engineering offers students the flexibility and opportunities to excel in various roles by improving how businesses operate and make decisions.

Co-op work term reports

Beginning in Spring 2025, work reports are NO LONGER REQUIRED.  Students graduating up until 2029 can still choose to submit by contacting the Undergraduate Advisor by the first week of classes (MSE 391 (3A)/392 (3B)/491 (4A)).  Detailed instructions can be found at MSCI 391/392/492 Work Term Reports (PDF). Each 0.125 unit course contributes to the term average, making it worth 1/4 of a 0.50 unit course. 

Sample co-op experiences

Business analytics and data science

Product management

Consulting

Sample career experiences

Business analytics and data science

Product management

Consulting

Software development/engineering