Students can also choose an additional business focus area by completing three to five courses in any of the seven majors listed. College of Business advisers are available to assist students in choosing these courses. The final component, cooperative work experience, offers the chance to apply and question what has been learned in the classroom. These hands-on, paid work opportunities occur in the last two years so that a student will have prerequisite academic preparation to contribute to the work place. The exciting and challenging programs in the college provide a unique level of competence as well as a foundation for continuous intellectual and career growth.
Students obtain practical work experience in an area related to their chosen field of interest.
This work experience is part of the student's career exploration and provides practical experience related to the student's course work. This experience should help the student develop a greater insight into his or her chosen field and provide a record of practical experience that may increase the student's opportunities for placement and more rapid career advancement upon graduation. All College of Business students are required to complete two successful cooperative work experiences. While RIT and the College of Business cannot guarantee anyone cooperative employment, RIT's Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services is available to assist students in their job search efforts. Advising The College of Business is committed to providing advising services throughout a student's academic program.