The University of Waterloo has long been renowned for entrepreneurship and innovation and for providing co-operative education (co-op) and work-integrated learning at scale with impact.
Margaret Dalziel, professor emerita and Nada Basir, professor of strategic management at Conrad School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Margaret Dalziel and Dr. Nada Basir, both professors at the Conrad School of Business and Entrepreneurship, conducted a study into the mechanisms behind this success, revealing that co-op plays a pivotal role in shaping the ventures of student entrepreneurs.
Their research highlights how the unique experiences gained through co-op placements alongside university education leave lasting imprints on students - driving them to create ventures that build on the technological advancements they encountered during their formative years.
