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The scholarship gives vague statements such as "leadership!" and "excellent connections" but I really want to know what the difference is or what Co-Op is like.
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UNSW Business School Co-OP vs Non Co-Op (1 Viewer)
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Note that Co-op is highly recommended, besides Honours and Law in Commerce fields relating to Finance.
Lets use Commerce Co-op (Finance) as an example.
http://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/programs/finance-banking-fin
It's usually one year extra to the usual degree, which is in place for Industry Training, where you work with companies you like. It's preferred because you have the EC's and the work experience.
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Main sell point are the industry placements. You will gain this experience well ahead of your peers to put yourself in the driving seat.
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Yeah, I know it gives an awesome advantage with its work experience and opportunities. How does the course differ to the normal course in terms of structure? Will my studies at university be decreased etc?
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I see it
!Will I be able to do a double degree with Co-Op?
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Your degree will generally be increased by 1 year. Due to having to do part time uni during placements.
It's the same course really. Just a longer time frame due to work.
Check out the link I provided on the other post for more information.
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No double degree.
Nope. But double degrees are quite pointless if you have co-op.
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Sigh, still a little unsure whether I should be pursuing co-op or settling with my desired double degree (Law/Comm or Comm/Econ)
What do you wish to major in and what are your career aims?
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You can always do a major in econ?
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Commerce Finance. Definitely have no specific career aim, its just a very vague "in Finance"
Go to networking events and find out what you want.
I would personally prefer Comm/Law though, but if you don't plan to head into Banking and Finance (Prop/HFT/IB), then Commerce (Co-Op) or Commerce/Economics.
Because unless you wish to work with Economics than Commerce, Comm/Eco is kind of pointless.
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This isn't something you can pick and choose. Not many people get an offer.
You can pursue it, but you will be competing against solid competition, as you should expect. No guarantees you'll get an interview in the first place, let alone be in a position to decide.
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Oh! There's money involved o___o I just knew there was a lot of work placement opportunities
Good that I'm asking around for information and advice then, huh XD?
Co-op is extremely hard to get in though (20 spots IIRC ~ Changes though)
You need a highly competitive ATAR
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100 across 4 faculties ^^ I've learnt that its super hard to get into (I realised that the ATAR itself is bloody competitive in Year 10/11). But I think applying and attempting will be a lot better than never trying
(I don't really have high expectations that I would even come close to being competition)Thank you for all the information! Will definitely look more into the Co-Op information website.