The following is a list of examples of what a student in the Management of Technology program could do as a co-op.  This list is just a small amount of the possible positions and companies that could be considered a co-op.  For more information refer to the Career Center website. 

Staples
Sony
GM
CIGNA
CVS/Pharmacy
PTC
Partners HealthCare System, Inc.
Keyport Life Insurance Company
Macromedia Incorporated
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
deNovis, Inc.

Recommended Company:

Corporate HQ: New York, NY

Employer Home Page: http://www.jpmorganchase.com
Employer Careers Page: http://careers.jpmorganchase.com/ 
Location: Boston, Ma

Company Description:
JPMorgan Chase is a major participant in the strongest, most vibrant capital markets in the world, operating across various businesses and geographies. As a global financial services leader, we now have assets exceeding $713 billion and operations in more than 50 countries. Currently, we serve over 30 million people as well as some of the most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients in the world.

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Corporate HQ: Framingham, MA
Employer Home Page: http://www.staples.com 
Employer Careers Page: http://www.staples.com/about/jobs

Corporate Profile
Staples, Inc. is an $11 billion retailer of office supplies, business services, furniture and technology to consumers and businesses from home-based businesses to Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal. Headquartered outside Boston, Staples invented the office superstore concept and today is the largest operator of office superstores in the world. The company has over 53,000 employees serving customers through more than 1,400 office superstores, mail order catalogs, e-commerce and a contract business.

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Company: Sony Electronics

Info. Page: http://sel.newjobs.com/university.asp

Main Page: www.sony.com

Location: Park Ridge, New Jersey, or New York City, New York

Description: Your college classes play an important role in preparation for a career, but nothing can jump-start your career like hands-on learning and on-the-job experiences. Combined with your classroom knowledge, the real-world experience you gain through an internship will arm you with the tools you need to succeed in the workforce.

At Sony Electronics Inc., we provide a variety of interesting internship experiences related to your field of study that expose you to the creative and innovative world of Sony. As the number one recognized brand in America (Harris Poll, 2001), Sony makes consumers' lives more enjoyable, productive and easier with a wide range of products that have made us famous. You've grown up with our products. Now you can see what Sony is all about and gain insight into our operations, corporate culture and further career opportunities.

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Info. Page: http://www.gm.com/company/careers/intern.html

Main Page: http://www.gm.com/flash_homepage

Location:
GMAC/MIC Human Resources
200 Renaissance Center
M/C: 482-B09-D46
Detroit, MI 48265

Description: Co-op students have the opportunity to explore career options in a variety of areas while continuing with their class schedules. The hands-on, practical experience will make it easier for you to decide on a specific career direction while the income from your work can help to defray some of your educational expenses. Also, a variety of benefits are available for GM co-op students.

Program Requirements - You must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university. In most cases, you must have completed at least the freshman year. We also ask that you present evidence of academic excellence and leadership potential and have established goals toward a career in Engineering, Manufacturing or Business.

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Address:
Cigna Health Care
http://www.cigna.com

Boston, Danvers, Quincy, Newton Mass, plus various other locations in
the New England area

At CIGNA, we intend to be the best at helping our customers enhance and
extend their lives and protect their financial security. Satisfying customers is the key to meeting employee needs and shareholder expectations, and will enable CIGNA to build on our reputation as a financially strong and highly respected company. We believe:

Providing the customer with products and services they value more than those of our competitors is critical to our success. Talented, well-trained, committed and mutually supportive people working to the highest standards of performance and integrity are what make success possible. The profitable growth of our businesses makes career opportunities and personal growth possible. Profitability is the ultimate measure of our success.

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CVS/Pharmacy
http://www.careers-cvs.com

Corporate, Store Management, and Pharmacy As the nation's leading pharmacy retailer, we continuously seek creative, energetic individuals who thrive on making a difference in the marketplace.

The company had revenues in 2001 exceeding $22 billion. Operating over 4,000 stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia, CVS is a leader in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeast regions, and is expanding into some of the fastest growing drugstore markets in the United States, including Central and South Florida, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Houston.

Today, the CVS team consists of more than 100,000 dedicated people working in our stores, regional offices, distribution centers, and headquarters in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

Whether you're just beginning a career or looking for more exciting challenges, our growing corporate center and network of stores have a wide variety of opportunities available.

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Homepage:
http://www.ptc.com

Location: Needham, Ma

PTC develops, markets and supports software solutions that help manufacturers get superior products to market before their competitors. Working with PTC, manufacturers are transforming their product development into a strategic weapon that builds market share, customer loyalty and profitability. PTC is the world's largest software company with a total commitment to product development. PTC extends its leadership through PTC Global Services and leading systems integrators, resellers and strategic partners. Founded in 1985, PTC employs 4,700 people in 175 offices around the world, and serves more than 32,000 customers. Headquartered in Needham, MA, USA, PTC trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol PMTC.

Recommended Company:

Homepage: http://www.kforce.com

Location: Boston. Ma

Kforce (NASDAQ: KFRC) is a full-service specialty-staffing firm providing flexible and permanent staffing solutions for organizations and career management for individuals in the specialty skill areas of information technology, finance & accounting, human resources, engineering, pharmaceutical, health care and scientific. Backed by more than 1,500 recruiting specialists, Kforce operates in more than 40 markets in North America. For more information, please visit our web site at www.kforce.com.

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Address:
Recruitment Services
Partners HealthCare System, Inc.
101 Merrimac Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114-4719

Homepage:
http://www.partners.org/index.htm

Software Project Managers
Experienced software project engineer with a background in systems architecture and code development to lead project team in development of real time embedded Software Defined Radio (SDR) software. Experience with requirements baseline management, software metrics, Rational or other object oriented development processes and cost account management required. Position requires five to ten years of software experience. BSEE or CS required; MS desired.

Office Administrator
Seeking a person experienced in office administration. Must possess exceptional communication and organizational skills, be detail oriented, enjoy answering the phone, and in general assist the staff with tasks as directed. Technical writing, word processing, and general computer skills a plus. U.S. Citizenship required. Security Clearance a plus.

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Address:
Keyport Life Insurance Company
125 High Street
Boston, MA 02110

Homepage:
http://www.keyport.com

Tel: (617) 526-1400
Tel: (800) 633-4500

About Keyport:
Founded in 1957, Keyport Life Insurance Company is today one of the premier providers of fixed, variable and indexed annuities. Keyport is recognized within the industry for innovative products. With more than 298,000 policyholders and assets totaling more than $17 billion, the company ranks among the top 2% of all domestic life insurance companies. Keyport has received strong financial ratings from a variety of sources: an A rating (Excellent) from A.M. Best Company for financial strength, an AA- rating (Very Strong) from Standard & Poors for claims paying ability, an AA- rating (Very High) from Duff & Phelps for claims paying ability and an A2 rating (Good) from Moody's for financial strength.

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Address:
Macromedia Incorporated
275 Grove Street
Newton, MA 02115

Homepage:
http://www.macromedia.com

Tel: (617) 219-2000

About Macromedia:
With more than 1,700 employees worldwide, Macromedia continues to grow. Our goal is to provide the most approachable way to build and deploy dynamic content as the Web grows beyond the desktop to include Internet appliances, hand-held devices, PDAs, phones, ITV, and entertainment devices.

No matter where people access the Internet, we'll continue enabling Web professionals to make the most of what the Web can be.

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Address:
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
One Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02119

Homepage:
http://www.pricewaterhousecoopers.com

Tel: (617) 478-5000

About PriceWaterhouse Coopers:
At Pricewaterhouse Coopers, we measure our success by yours. Everyday our 150,000 people in more than 150 countries go to work to help our clients succeed. From Dublin to Durban, from Minneapolis to Manila, our job is channeling knowledge and value through six lines of service and 22 industry-specialized practices.

Achieving our goals depends on our ability to work together to implement better than our competitors and create a culture of transformation. Our Values are: Excellence, Teamwork and Leadership.

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Address:
deNovis, Inc.
One Cranberry Hill Road
Suite 203
Lexington, MA 02421

Homepage:
http://www.denovis.com/

Tel: (781) 372-3800

About eHealth Direct:
deNovis brings a fresh approach to the business of healthcare. Our comprehensive administration system enables health plans to set a new standard of fast, hassle-free service, while radically decreasing administrative effort and improving financial performance.

deNovis' technology is the basis for the key business functions in healthcare, including all claims, payments, and enrollment transactions. We also provide completely new products, such as interactive benefit plan design, real-time information access, and advanced medical management tools