Are you eager for new experiences? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? Want to develop your own healthcare related business? Check out whether Enterprise Co-op (E Co-op) is right for you!
E Co-op is an option available to University of Waterloo co-op students that empowers them to begin their own business during a work term while obtaining co-op credit. The School of Pharmacy offers this option to Pharmacy students interested in developing a healthcare related business.
This is a great opportunity for students to strengthen their business knowledge and skills.
E Co-op is available all year long. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis during main campus recruitment cycles, which are separate from Pharmacy recruitment cycles. The final application deadline is the last month of the recruitment term for consideration to join the next term.
How does it work?
To apply, students must have a well-formulated business idea, the motivation to succeed as an entrepreneur, and a thorough knowledge of their target market.
During the working term, students will be turning their hypothetical business idea into an actual business and will have acess to a wide network of mentors, entrepreneurs, and professionals who can provide feedback on their business development.
To enhance the experience, students may have the option to enroll in BET 300 and BET 400 courses, which are exclusively available to students starting a venture through E Co-op (upon approval by School of Pharmacy academic advisors).
To learn more, join an information session offered by the Conrad school of Entrepreneurship and Business.
What to do?
Pharmacy students who would like to apply for an E Co-op work term should contact phrexper@uwaterloo.ca to discuss their options prior to submitting an application form.
Visit the Enterprise Co-op webpage for detailed information regarding the program structure, application process, and frequently asked questions.