Offered by the Zarb School of Business, the MBA Co-op program gives graduate business students the chance to work full-time in paid positions for three to five months. You can complete your co-op with leading corporations in New York City and on Long Island. You’ll expand your professional network, strengthen your résumé and develop the skills employers value.
Take your MBA learning beyond the classroom with hands-on experience in the corporate world. You’ll work full-time in a paid role for three to five months, applying what you’ve learned to real projects at top companies. This experience also helps you adapt to the US workplace.
You won’t just gain career experience during your co-op — you’ll also gain an income. Students typically earn between $10,000 and $20,000 for completing a full-time paid co-op.
The MBA Co-op gives you direct access to leading employers in New York City and beyond. You’ll work alongside professionals in your field, gain mentors and expand your network. We have 200+ corporate partners, including CBS, Comedy Central, The Madison Square Garden Company, Northwell Health, Paramount, Peloton, PwC and Pharma Corp.
About 70% of students secure full-time positions with their co-op partner or a competitor in the same industry. With proven results, this program helps you graduate with both a degree and a strong career path.
The MBA Co-op program is open to all students enrolled in Hofstra’s MBA program. To join, you need to finish at least 18 credits and keep a GPA of 3.6 or higher. These requirements ensure you’re ready for a full-time, paid co-op while you continue your studies.
Most students complete a full-time, paid co-op lasting three to five months as part of their degree requirements.
Students can expect to earn a minimum of $20 per hour. This translates into roughly $10,000 to $20,000 for students completing a full-time paid co-op.
The co-op fits into your degree plan by allowing you to gain full-time, paid work experience while staying on track with your studies. Hofstra’s faculty and co-op advisors will guide you through the process. They’ll make sure your academic progress continues while you build career-ready skills with your employer.
Yes, if you work with an approved MBA Co-op corporate partner and complete at least 480 work hours during the semester. You will receive academic credit by fulfilling the MBA 360 course requirement.
To receive a passing grade in MBA 360, both you and your employer will need to complete evaluation forms at the end of your co-op. This ensures your work experience is properly recognized as part of your MBA program.
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