Course Title: Bachelor of Science in Cooperative Management
The Bachelor of Science in Cooperative Management is designed to train and develop youth to become actively involved in community development through its contribution and participation in giving solution to problems addressed to the common needs and aspirations of the community, which is progress and development. Identify cooperative values and prioritize needs and wants of cooperative-community analysis, problems and solutions.
The Bachelor in Cooperatives Program responds to the demand of the Philippine cooperative movement for higher level managerial competence and expertise of the cooperatives’ leadership and management. There are also the national and worldwide efforts to address poverty, pursue economic development and promote empowerment.
Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Cooperative Management program is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Entrepreneurial Skills Development: Equip students with essential entrepreneurial skills such as strategic planning, effective communication, marketing strategies, and problem-solving techniques.
- Environmental Awareness: Enhance students’ understanding of environmental issues and promote sustainable practices within cooperative enterprises and communities.
- Leadership Development: Foster leadership qualities and empower students to take on leadership roles within cooperatives and community organizations.
- Management Skills Enhancement: Improve students’ proficiency in various management functions, including strategic planning, organizational development, and resource management.
- Human Resources Management: Introduce students to principles and practices of human resources management to ensure effective recruitment, training, and motivation of cooperative personnel.
- Differentiation of Cooperatives and Entrepreneurship: Help students distinguish between cooperative enterprises and traditional entrepreneurship models, emphasizing the unique principles and values of cooperatives.
- Financial Management: Develop students’ competence in financial management practices tailored to the specific needs and challenges of cooperative enterprises.
- Credit Management: Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage credit operations within cooperatives responsibly.
- Business Development: Cultivate an understanding of business development strategies and equip students with tools to promote the growth and sustainability of cooperative enterprises.
By imparting these skills and knowledge, the Bachelor of Science in Cooperative Management program prepares graduates to become effective leaders, managers, and advocates for cooperative development, contributing to poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, and sustainable community growth both locally and globally.
