THE TOP 35: Marketing, PR and Business Post-Secondary Practicums, Co-ops, Internships

Each year students across the country are vying for the best practicums, co-ops and internships. Competitive by nature, these opportunities are limited by industry and typically offer only so many spots. 

It’s impossible to control the competition you’re up against when applying for these invaluable experiences. However, you can control how informed you are about the opportunities available to you. 

Today we are featuring a list of the top 35 Marketing, PR and Business Post-Secondary Practicums, Co-ops and Internships in Canada. Stay up-to-date and stay ahead! 

1. University of Alberta: Bachelor of Commerce Program

Type of institution: University

Province: Alberta

Program contact: Co-operative Education, [email protected]

Website: Alberta School of Business Co-op

2. University of Calgary: Bachelor of Commerce with Concentration in Marketing

Type of institution: University

Province: Alberta

Program contact: BComm Co-operative Education Program, [email protected]

Website: Haskayne School of Business Co-operative Education


3. British Columbia Institute of Technology: School of Business and Media

Type of institution: Trade school

Province: British Columbia

Program contact: Danielle Wilson, Program Head, Marketing Communications, [email protected]

Website: Marketing Communications

4. Canadian College of Technology and Business: Diploma in Digital Marketing Co-op

Type of institution: Private academy

Province: British Columbia 

Program contact: General contact, [email protected]

Website: Canadian College of Technology and Business

5. Langara College: Marketing Management Diploma

Type of institution: College

Province: British Columbia

Program contact: Co-operative Education, [email protected]

Website: Langara College Co-op


6. Okanagan College: Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Specialty

Type of institution: College

Province: British Columbia

Program contact: Brenda Naka, Co-operative Education Coordinator, [email protected]

Website: Student, Grad and Co-op Employment 


7. North Island College: Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Specialty

Type of institution: College

Province: British Columbia 

Program contact: Nicole Novak, Employment Services Advisor, Cooperative Education, [email protected]

Website: NIC Co-op

8. University Canada West: Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication

Type of institution: University 

Province: British Columbia

Program contact: Komal Handa, Internship Coordinator, [email protected]

Website: University Canada West Career Development

9. Simon Fraser University: Beedie School of Business Co-op

Type of institution: University

Province: British Columbia 

Program contact: Shauna Tonsaker, Co-op Program Manager, [email protected]

Website: Beedie School of Business Co-op

10. University of British Columbia: UBC Sauder Co-op Program

Type of institution: University

Province: British Columbia

Program contact: Co-op Program, [email protected]

Website: UBC Sauder Co-op Program

11. University of Victoria: Business Co-op

Type of institution: University

Province: British Columbia

Program contact: Business Co-op Office, [email protected]

Website: University of Victoria Co-operative Education Program & Career Services

12. Capilano University: Business Practicum

Type of institution: University

Province: British Columbia 

Program contact: Iana Dokuchaeva, Employer Engagement and Outreach Liaison, [email protected]

Website: Business Practicum

13. University of the Fraser Valley: Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Major

Type of institution: University

Province: British Columbia

Program contact: Co-operative Education, [email protected]

Website: School of Business Co-operative Education


14. Douglas College: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing 

Type of institution: College

Province: British Columbia

Program contact: Lianne Johnston, Co-operative Education, [email protected]

Website: Douglas College Co-Operative Education

15. Lighthouse Labs: Coding and Data Bootcamps

Type of institution: Private Academy

Province: British Columbia 

Contact for job opportunities for skilled graduates: Careers, [email protected]

Website: Lighthouse Labs Careers

16. BrainStation: Digital Marketing Course Online

Type of institution: Private Academy

Province: British Columbia 

Contact for job opportunities for skilled graduates: Talent BrainStation, [email protected]

Website: BrainStation Hiring

17. Jelly Academy: Digital Marketing 7-Week Course

Type of institution: Private Academy

Province: British Columbia

Contact for job opportunities for skilled graduates: Chris Penner, Academy Operations Manager, [email protected]

Website: Digital Marketing 7-Week Course


18. University of Manitoba: Asper School of Business - Marketing

Type of institution: University

Province: Manitoba 

Program contact: Nicole Anderson, Undergraduate Co-op Program Administrator

Website: Asper Co-op Programs

19. St. Francis Xavier University: Gerald Schwartz School of Business

Type of institution: University

Province: Nova Scotia

Program contact: Jane MacDonald, Manager, Co-operative Education, [email protected]

Website: St. Francis Xavier University Co-Op

20. Cape Breton University: Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Type of institution: University

Province Nova Scotia 

Program contact: Megan Ringer, Student Placement Officer (Business), [email protected]

Website: CBU Co-op Education

21. Humber College: Business - Marketing Diploma

Type of institution: College

Province: Ontario

Program contact: Shawn Richards, PC, Bus. Admin./Management/Admin. Co-op Diploma Programs, [email protected]

Website: Business - Marketing Diploma

22. McMaster University: Commerce Internship Program

Type of institution: University 

Province: Ontario 

Program contact: Cynthia Bishop, Manager, Career and Professional Development, [email protected]

Website: Career and Professional Development 


23. Western University: Diploma in Marketing (with Practicum)

Type of institution: University

Province: Ontario

Program contact: Post-Degree Diplomas, [email protected]

Website: Western Continuing Studies

24. York University

Type of institution: University

Province: Ontario

Program contact: LA&PS Internships, [email protected]

Website: LA&PS Internships

25. Toronto Metropolitan University: Ted Rogers School of Management - Marketing Management

Type of institution: University

Province: Ontario

Program contact: Ted Rogers Co-op, [email protected]

Website: Ted Rogers Co-op

26. University of Windsor: Odette School of Business: Marketing - BComm

Type of institution: University

Province: Ontario

Program contact: Romina Oulevey, Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, [email protected]

Website: Co-Operative Education & Workplace Partnerships: Business

27. Algonquin College - Business - Marketing (Co-op)

Type of institution: College

Province: Ontario

Program contact:  Melanie Haskins, Program Coordinator, [email protected]

Website: Business - Marketing (Co-op)


28. University of Toronto: U of T Scarborough Management

Type of institution: University

Province: Ontario

Program contact: Anurag Dhawan, External Relations Officer (Co-op Staff), [email protected]

Website: U of T Scarborough Management

29. Toronto School of Management: Diploma in Digital Marketing Specialist Co-op

Type of institution: College

Province: Ontario

Program contact: Career Services, [email protected]

Website: Diploma in Digital Marketing Specialist Co-op


30. Georgian College: Business Marketing Diploma, Co-op Program

Type of institution: College

Province: Ontario

Program contact: Jen Davies, Director, Co-operative Education, Careers and Experiential Learning, [email protected]

Website: Business Marketing Diploma, Co-op Program

31. Centennial College: Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op)

Type of institution: College

Province: Ontario

Program contact: Co-operative Education, [email protected]

Website: Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op)

32. Carleton University: Commerce (Business) - Marketing 

Type of institution: University

Province: Ontario

Program contact: Katie LeBlanc, Manager, Co-operative Education, [email protected]

Website: Commerce (Business) - Marketing

33. Dawson College: Marketing and Management Technology Program (Work-Study)

Type of institution: College

Province: Quebec

Program contact: Nick Papatheodorakos, Program Coordinator of Marketing & Management Technology, [email protected]

Website: Marketing and Management Technology Program (Work-Study)

34. Concordia University, John Molson School of Business: Marketing Co-op Program

Type of institution: University

Province: Quebec

Program contact: Sally Craig, Coordinator, Institute for Co-operative Education, [email protected]

Website: Marketing Co-Op Program

35. University of Saskatchewan, Edwards School of Business: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) - Marketing 

Type of institution: University

Province: Saskatchewan 

Program contact: Kim Stranden, Edwards Co-op Coordinator, [email protected]

Website: Edwards Co-operative Education

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