Co-Op Program
The Haub School of Business Cooperative Education Program (co-op) is a great way to unite the classroom and the workplace. Designed to blend valuable, hands-on experience and Ignatian reflection, the co-op program alternates between semesters of study and two full-time work terms (within four years). A competitive but professionally supported job search process can lead to students earning co-op roles in corporate settings provided by vetted co-op employers. This high degree of early career engagement allows students to explore, confirm, and, if necessary, change their academic program and refocus their professional interests.
Graduate in 4 years, with 1 full year of full-time work experience!
Whether you’re contemplating attending Saint Joseph’s University or already enrolled, imagine you’re a senior in the Haub School of Business. Would you like to have a full-time job in-hand before graduation? Do you want to be a stronger candidate in your job interviews? Would you like to build a network of corporate contacts before entering the workforce? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Haub School of Business co-op program could be the perfect way to complement your academic studies and achieve your career goals.
As a structured, four-year program, co-op bridges the classroom and the workplace by alternating semesters of on-campus study with full-time, off-campus corporate work experience. Through the co-op program, students can complete two paid, full-time work experiences within their four-year academic journey—gaining a full year of professional experience without extending their time in school.
By the Numbers
The Haub School of Business co-op program enrolls approximately 200 students (50 to 60 per class). This creates a perfect balance between a meaningful program size and a director-to-student ratio that allows for generous personal attention. The benefits of the program’s size, and the attention students receive, are reflected in a years-long tradition of positive assessment statistics:
Source: Co-Op Program Survey, 2024
What Co-Op Participants Say
![Blake Willis - Saint Joseph's University Co-Op]()
The co-op program has allowed me to create so many connections and to advance my career tremendously. I’ve learned soft skills like communication, public speaking, and resume building as well as hard skills such as Excel and SAP."
![Chloe Hiner - Saint Joseph's Co-Op]()
Joining the co-op program was the best decision I could have possibly made at Saint Joseph's. It gave me so many opportunities to learn, to showcase what I can do, and to find my career path. I would never be in the position I am now without the co-op program’s continuous support and motivation."
![Julianna Jimenez - Saint Joseph's University Co-Op]()
I have gained valuable real-world experience and have expanded my professional network through co-op, which is crucial in business. I would not have had the opportunities or the knowledge I do today without this program. Co-op offered me guidance and support at every step. It truly prepares you for the future."
Food Marketing Co-Op
The Department of Food, Pharma and Healthcare at Saint Joseph’s University's Erivan K. Haub School of Business offers a dynamic cooperative education (co-op) program designed to prepare students for impactful careers in the fast-evolving food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. For more information on this program, click the button below.