Choose a CoOp program below to learn more:

• Delaware County District Attorney's Office Forensic Accounting/Economic Crimes CoOp
• DuPont Marketing Communications CoOp
• Johnson & Johnson Finance/Accounting CoOp
• SAP Active Global Support MIS CoOp

Students involved in VSB's CoOp programs are afforded many benefits, including the opportunity to gain real world out-of-classroom learning experience; explore possible career interests; crystallize values and career goals; and earn hands-on experience that will enhance your marketability when pursuing full-time positions upon graduation.

To begin the application process for any of the CoOp programs, schedule an appointment with Julie Freedman, Internship/CoOp Coordinator at julie.freedman@villanova.edu or 610-519-5533.

Delaware County District Attorney's Office Forensic Accounting/Economic Crimes CoOp

This unique Forensic Accounting/Economic Crimes CoOp, offered through the Office of the District Attorney of Delaware County (PA), is known to be the first of its kind in the country. One or two placements are anticipated for each six-month period. This program will be conducted at the Delaware County Courthouse in Media, PA.

For additional information, see our brochure.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office CoOp, you must:

• Be an accounting, finance, or VSB economics major; students minoring in these disciplines will also be considered
• Have junior year status (preferred) during the CoOp; students with senior year status may also be considered 
• Have a 3.0 minimum overall GPA
• Have completed Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Principles of Finance by the start of the CoOp experience
• Be proficient with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet analysis
• Pass a criminal background check
   

DuPont Marketing Communications CoOp

CoOps will work a six-month full-time assignment in DuPont’s Safety & Protection Platform and can expect to receive a variety of experiences in the public relations/marketing field. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, DuPont has CoOp placement positions available in:
E-Marketing-Developing and implementing website tagging and website traffic-monitoring campaigns; marketing leads management project; work with key business leaders to improve data management practices.
Consumer Products Brand Management-Idea generation and implementation for the improvement of product packaging development, product line reviews, website content and business processes; help create a demand-creation campaign to maximize the success of DuPont’s consumer products.
Trade Shows and Events-Assist in planning, preparation and execution of multiple tradeshow events, including those in conjunction with DuPont’s high profile Nascar sponsorship; write, edit and help pitch press releases to targeted media.
Public Relations-Provide public relations support to DuPont’s Leadership Initiative; coordinate media events in association with Ogilvy PR; create online media kits and coordinate public relations content on associated business websites.

For additional information, see our brochure.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the DuPont Marketing Communications CoOp, you must:

• Be a marketing major or minor; other majors with interest in marketing will be considered
• Have junior or senior year status (during CoOp)
• Have a 3.0 minimum overall GPA
• Have completed Principles of Marketing (MKT 1137). Completion of Advertising Management (MKT 2220) and/or Integrated Marketing Campaigns (MKT 4132) preferred
• Previous marketing internship experience helpful

Johnson & Johnson Finance/Accounting CoOp

The J&J CoOp program involves a six-month full-time assignment at one of J&J’s operating companies in one of four accounting/finance areas, including Financial Accounting, Commercial/Marketing Finance, Operations Finance, or Business Development and Research & Development Finance. Participation in this program provides students with many benefits, including exposure to project teamwork, business communications, technical research of “real world” issues, process excellence (Six Sigma), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Typically seven to ten CoOp positions are available for Villanova students every six-month period.

For additional information, see our brochure.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Johnson & Johnson Finance and Accounting CoOp, you must:

• Be an accounting, finance or VSB economics major; students minoring in these disciplines will also be considered
• Have junior year status (preferred) during CoOp; students with senior year status may also be considered
• Have a 3.0 minimum overall GPA
• Have completed Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Principles of Finance by the start of the CoOp experience

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SAP MIS CoOp

The SAP MIS CoOp program involves a six-month full-time assignment in Global Support, Knowledge Management, or Field Services. The CoOp will engage in critical customer issues to provide solution support either remotely or on-site. Furthermore, the CoOp's primary work location will be at SAP America's Headquarters in Newtown Square, PA (CoOp must have the ability and flexibility to travel as needed).

For additional information, see our brochure.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the SAP Active Global Support MIS CoOp, you must:

• Be an MIS major or minor
• Have junior or senior year status (during CoOp)
• Have a 3.0 minimum overall GPA
• Have completed ERP (MIS 3020: Enterprise Systems & Applications) and Database Management (MIS 2030) courses prior to participation in the CoOp

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