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Can I approach a host directly?
No. Students are not allow to contact a host and secure a placement directly without the approval from the COP Coordinator. The Coordinator will contact the desired host and communicate on behalf of the students.
Can I suggest a new place for COP?
Yes, students are allowed to suggest new hosts for COP - local or abroad. However, this is subject to approval from the UBD DY Chairlady and COP Coordinator. To suggest a new host, simply email the name, official address, focal person, and contacts (email and telephone) to dycop.sbe@ubd.edu.bn.
I’m a loner, can I still join COP?
Definitely! Even though a student is the only person to join an organization, there might be students from other faculties and higher learning institutions. Besides, students will not work alone as there will team-up with employees in the organization.
Can I remain with the same host, but for COP?
No. As mentioned in the Eligibility section (in Key Information Page), a student is not allowed to repeat. Meaning, even though a student was previously attached with an organization (for SEP/SAP or Internship) and plans to remain with the same organization but for COP, vice versa, this is not allowed.
Will there be interview?
The decision to call for interviews is set by the host. Some host may want to interview students while some might not. Should there is the need for an interview, students will either be called by the host or the Coordinator directly.
Can I do COP abroad?
Yes. Students are encouraged to join organization overseas for their COP. However, the decision lies solely on the host's criteria, quota, and availability.
Can I do COP (local) and then COP (abroad), vice versa?
No. As mentioned in the Eligibility section (in Key Information Page), a student is not allowed to repeat a DY activity.
Can I do COP other than in the third year?
No. Per the University's regulation, DY activities must be done in the third year of undergraduate programmes.
Can I not do COP or other DY activities?
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What should I wear for COP?
Pleasant and modest business attire is always encouraged. However, please refer and abide to the host's dress code.
Can I form my own group?
Yes, students are allowed to from and join an organization as a group. This is preferred as students will be tasked with multiple projects and teamwork is definitely needed.
Can I do a specific project?
Sure! But this decision lies solely on the host. As organizations handles multiple projects at once, students might me allocated to multiple projects or work on a single dedicated job.
Can I post my COP work on social media?
Please consult the host on its corporate policies for social media participation.
What should I do for COP assessments?
Please refer to the Assessments page.
Will I get any form of payment from a host?
The decision whether to pay students (in the form of allowance, stipend, subsidy, etc.) is solely based on the host's discretion. UBDSBE will not be engaged in any form of payment to and from the student/host.
In case of emergency, how do I contact the Coordinator?
For emergency only:
Microsoft Teams (live chat/video call) - office hours
+6014 616 5560* (WhatsApp video/voice call) - after office hours
The best course of action is either to contact next of kin, immediate host supervisor, or first responders.
Can I end/change my COP?
Yes, once every party (the Student, the Host, and the Coordinator) mutually agree to end the COP on the following basis: health complication, safety concern, disciplinary issues, criminal activities, corporate ruling, or human rights violation.
No, for reasons other than the mentioned above.
What to do after COP placement ends?
Please follow the organization's exit policy. Submit the final report and presentation (in-class/prerecorded) - latest two weeks after the end date.
Should the monthly journal and final report be approved by the host?
Yes. Students are advised to seek permission from the host to release/published any information (public or private) and prior to final submission. Usual caveat applies.
Can I continue working for the organization?
Such an arrangement is not encouraged.
When can I know my COP result?
Result for COP will be released concurrent with the University-wide result announcement.