UCSI Co-Operative Report 2009

Career preparations
Q: Does this extend the time of
my degree programme
A: The Co-Op programme does
not in any way extend the time
of study for any undergraduate
degree or diploma programme.
The Co-Op takes place two
months right after the traditional
two-month short semester,
ie the final semester of the year
actually becomes 4 months
(2 months Co-Op + 2 months
classes) the same as other regular
semesters.
Q: Do I have to pay additional
fees to participate
A: No, you do not need to pay
additional fees to participate in
the Co-Op programme. In fact, as
a student intern, you may be paid
a minimal salary/allowance during
training.
Q: Will I be guaranteed a
placement
A: CECS will make every effort to
assist students in finding a suitable
work experience. Nevertheless, it is
also important that students have
the correct attitude and knowledge
that is on par with market demands
in order to successfully secure
placements.
Q: Will I need to be interviewed
first
A: Yes, most if not all job
placements will require at least
one round of interviews with
the potential employer. Potential
employers reserve the right to
interview and select their student
interns accordingly.
As a result, good academic
scores as well as good interview
preparation is essential.
Q: Can I choose a company
that is not on UCSI University’s
list
A: Every student must accept the
choice of placement provided
by UCSI University unless the
student has found a company that
is willing to take him or her in and
be subject to UCSI University’s
terms and conditions.
UCSI University will be
more than happy to consider
suitable companies that a
student wishes to recommend.
H owe ve r, a n y s u ch
recommendations need to be
submitted to UCSI University
at least one month before
commencement of the student’s
Co-Op component.
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