Employers

Overview

The MMASc program is an innovative, one-year course-based professional graduate program that requires the completion of a four-month, full-time experiential learning term for the successful completion of the degree. Potential employers include all levels of government, not-for-profit organizations, and public and private companies.

Benefits

  • Gain access to innovative, motivated students who have strong technical/ scientific knowledge and a solid understanding of the fundamental functional areas of business/business skills (finance, marketing, organizational behaviour, project management, leadership, oral and written communications).
  • MMASc students are a reliable, responsible, and cost-effective solution for many employers seeking individuals with technical/scientific knowledge as well as business skills & acumen.
  • Opportunity to build a talent “pipeline” to provide on-going support to business projects while supporting Western and the Faculty of Science in developing industry-ready graduates who will be able to meet a with combined science & business expertise within your organization.
  • The MMASc is a registered co-operative education program with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and enables an employer to be eligible for the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit that can reimburse an employer up to $3,000 of the costs incurred as a result of hiring an internship student.
  • The ability to ‘test drive’ potential employees during a work integrated learning experience (co-op) allowing organizations to identify a strong fit for full-time positions that may be available in the near future.
  • Given the timeframe of the program, should a strong fit be identified, employers may choose to offer our students short-term contracts or full- time jobs, which are still eligible for the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit. The first four months of any such option will still be considered internship and thus be eligible for an additional grant to offset up to $3,000 in costs to the employer.