Certificate in Cooperative Management
Presidio Graduate School
Date Posted: Nov. 10, 2016
Submitted by: Julian Dautremont-Smith
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Discipline:
Business, Management, & Finance
Tags:
cooperatives
Program Type: Professional or Continuing Education Certificate/Diploma
Distance: Both
Commitment: Both
Description
Pinchot University's Certificate in Cooperative Management program offers a deep dive into the world of cooperative management, exploring the unique characteristics, opportunities and challenges of the cooperative sector.
The 12-credit, four course sequence provides:
- an introduction to the history and principles of the international cooperative movement, as well an overview of the industry sectors and cooperative types most common in the US;
- a thorough exploration of the legal, governance, and finance issues unique to the cooperative sector. Students will examine issues related to membership, member investment, dividends, profit sharing, personal exit strategies, multiple classes of stock, outside investors, and financing strategies;
- an examination of the general topic of managing in a democratic workplace, with a particular focus on the special challenges of employee engagement and empowerment in the cooperative sector. Topics covered include leadership, coaching, meeting facilitation, collaborative decision-making, and conflict management;
- an opportunity to undertake a “real world” project in the cooperative sector.
The program is offered in a low-residency format, combining monthly in-person classes with weekly distance learning. It may be taken as a stand-alone Certificate or as part of an MBA program.