Put your skills into action with a paid work term in a professional setting
Co-op is an opportunity for students to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help them get a head start on their career. The Arts Management Co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors. The Co-op experience gives the students a chance to obtain four months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop leadership skills.
Co-op Admission Requirements
Arts Management Co-op is a competitive direct-entry professional program with a limited number of spaces.
Program Requirements for Admittance into Co-op:
- Four-year, bachelor level degree (or equivalent) from an academic institution
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the last four semseters or last two undergraduate years (last 10 full credits)
- Submission of required documents: transcripts, two letters of reference, personal statement/plan of study, writing sample, and proof of English proficiency* (*international applicants)
To remain in the Co-op, students must:
- Successfully complete the required co-op preparatory course
- Receive a minimum of 70% in each academic course
- Complete the academic co-op work term
- Submit all work term documentation and receive satisfactory evaluations during their work term
All students are encouraged to meet with the graduate program and Co-op Coordinator to ensure they are meeting program and work term requirements.
Please note: Co-op is meant to prepare students for the real-world job application process and as such, the co-op process is competitive and dependent upon many factors including market conditions, the student's efforts to secure a work term, and the academic performance of a student. Every effort is made to find suitable co-op work terms for students, but a work term opportunity cannot be guaranteed for every student. Co-op students will secure positions through successful participation in the co-op interview process and/or their own job search activities. Withdrawal from the co-op program will not normally be approved while a student is on a work term.
Students who are unable to obtain a suitable co-op opportunity in an upcoming work term are expected to continue withtheir academic program on a full-time basis. If a co-op student is unable to undertake the work term they must enroll in ARTM 5800Y - Integrated Practicum Learning Project.
Co-op Fees
Students do not pay tuition during their Summer work term. Instead, students are required to pay a $750 administrative Co-op fee. The Co-op Assistance Program is available to support students in financial need with Co-op expenses. For more information, please reach out to coop@trentu.ca.
Co-op Work Areas & Career Pathways
Sample Work Term Areas for Arts Management:
- Art Galleries & Museums
- Archives & Historical Sites
- Collection Management
- Theatre & Filmmaking
- Event Planning
- Community Development
Potential Career Paths:
- Policy Analyst
- Museum Curator
- Nonprofit Arts Administrator
- Executive Producer
- Exhibition Designer
- Cultureal Services Program Director
International Students
International Students who are required to complete a Co-op work term that is integral to their academic program will require a Co-op work permit. They will apply for this when applying for their study permit and it will be issued to them when they receive their study permit. If you have questions around your Co-op work permit or need further support, please reach out to internationaladvising@trentu.ca.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Please contact sas@trentu.ca for more support.