Course Descriptions:
ADMN-ECON 4870H: Field Placement 1
Bridges academic theory with field-based learning. Working with local agencies in the community, students combine field experience with reflective practice. Students interview for various placements identified by the School of Business, or if approved by the School of Business, students may secure their own learning opportunity.
Prerequisite ADMN: A minimum 72% cumulative average and 12.0 university credits of which 5.0 must be ADMN credits. Open only to students in the Business Administration program (single major or joint-major ADMN). Not open to co-op students.
Prerequisite ECON: A minimum 72% cumulative average and 12.0 university credits of which 4.0 must be ECON credits and 2.0 of which must be ADMN credits. Open only to students in the single-major Honours program in Economics. Not open to co-op students.
ADMN-ECON 4880H: Field Placement 2
A second opportunity to bridge academic theory with field-based learning. Again, working with local agencies, students receive a real-life learning opportunity either at a new agency or by returning to the first placement host. Students interview for various placements identified by the School of Business, or if approved by the School of Business, students may secure their own learning opportunity.
Prerequisite: A minimum 72% cumulative average and ADMN 4870H.
Application Deadline:
The placement courses ADMN 4870H and 4880H will be available in the fall, winter, and May/summer terms. The application deadline is July 15 for the fall course, October 15 for the winter course and March 15 for the May/summer course. Place your name on the correct course waitlist (either Peterborough OR Durham) through myTrent > Self Service and the department will be in touch with you.
Fall and winter placements are approximately 1 day per week for 12 weeks. May/summer placements are approximately 3 days per week for 6 weeks.
Students, please read our Q&A (Question and Answer Document) for detailed Placement information.
For more information, please contact:
PETERBOROUGH CAMPUS:
Kerith Paul at schoolofbusinessplacements@trentu.ca
DURHAM CAMPUS:
Kate Walley at katewalley@trentu.ca
