Engineering Co-op Program
"It was like three internships in one."
—Kate Azar, 2019 B.I.Sy.E. Graduate
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Receive course credit and gain valuable, paid work experience by participating in the Engineering Co-op Program. Through the program, local and national employers offer two- and three-semester co-op positions for undergraduate ISyE students.
Through the ISyE Co-op program, Kate Azar spent the 2017-2018 academic year working at HUSCO, a Wisconsin company that specializes in designing and manufacturing components for cars and off-highway vehicles. She worked in three different departments—quality, supply chain, and manufacturing—for four months each, helping her develop a big-picture understanding of the factors that affect product quality.
“HUSCO’s rotational program allowed me to experience more and better narrow down what I’m interested in—it was like three internships in one,” Kate said. She credits the Co-op for renewing her interest in data analytics, which prompted her to take more analytics courses and consider pursuing a master’s degree in this area of concentration.
After earning her Bachelor's in ISyE in 2019, Kate was hired by Boston Scientific as an Industrial Engineer I.
If you have questions about the Engineering Co-op Program, reach out to Katie Sharpe in Student Services at isyeundergrad@umn.edu or (612) 625-4469.
Questions about the application process should be directed to the Engineering Co-op office at co-op@umn.edu or (612) 625-5326.
More information about the Engineering Co-op Program can be gathered from the following links: