This program allows you to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a Coop and the option to add a specialization.
As you proceed through the B.B.A. Program, it is important that you select your courses so that you will be able to complete the requirements for your major, specialization if you choose to add one and your 3 co-op work terms.
Co-op is an opportunity for students to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help them get a head start on a career. The co-op programs offered by the School of Business assist graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors. Co-op gives the students a chance to obtain 12 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 and tutors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including ENG 4U with a minimum grade of 60%, any 4U Math
- A minimum 80% overall final average to be considered
- Co-op is a competitive direct-entry program from high school with a limited number of student places.
For more detailed admission information click here.
Two BBA co-op programs to choose from:
Bachelor of Business Administration – Business Co-op
- 60 spaces available across both campuses
- Students can pursue specialization pathways in marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, finance, management, information systems, and complete work terms related to their area of interest.
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting Co-op
- 40 spaces available across both campuses (combined with BA Hons. Accounting & Economics Co-op)
- Students will pursue course requirements for CPA through the Accounting Specialization and will complete work terms related to accounting and finance.
Students can apply to transfer into a co-op program in first year. There are limited spaces available. See more information here.
Work Term Schedule for Bachelor of Business Administration – Business Co-op (2026-2027)
| FALL | WINTER | SUMMER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | No Courses |
| Year 2 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 | Work Term 1 |
| Year 3 | Study Term 5 | Work Term 2 | Work Term 3 |
| Year 4 | Study Term 6 | Study Term 7 | Study Term 8 |
- It is preferred that work term 2 and work term 3 are with the same employer.
Work Term Schedule for Bachelor of Business Administration – Business Accounting Co-op (2026-2027)
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | No courses |
| Year 2 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 | Study Term 5 |
| Year 3 | Study Term 6 | Work Term 1 | Work Term 2 |
| Year 4 | Study Term 7 | Work Term 3 | Study Term 8 |
- It is preferred that work term 1 and work term 2 are with the same employer.
Details:
- Students will require a minimum cumulative average of 75% in their Trent courses to stay in the Program.
- Co-op work terms are 4 months in length and students complete 3 paid work terms. Work terms can be anywhere in Canada.
- For Co-op study terms that occur in the Summer, students will take courses from the beginning of May to the end of June. There are no courses during the month of August.
- For the Accounting co-op, students will be working towards their CPA designation
- Co-ops are September entry, with a limited number of spaces to transfer in during first year
- You must be registered in the BBA Business or BBA Accounting Coop to apply for a co-op job/co-op work term. Your academic record in MyTrent will state if you are registered in a BBA co-op.
- View the University calendar for more information.
- For information on course selection by term
