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Principles and Practice Cooperation

This course introduces the principles and practice of co-operation, providing a foundational understanding of entrepreneurship. It covers key concepts such as entrepreneurship, small business enterprises, and the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Students will explore factors of production, profit objectives, and the business environment. The course also examines the historical development of cooperative movements, including the roles of early leaders and the evolution of cooperative principles, particularly within the Nigerian context.

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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Co-operationEntrepreneurshipSmall BusinessRochdale PioneersCooperative Principles

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Industrial Revolution

2

Cooperative Leaders

3

Cooperative Principles

4

ICA Reviews

5

Self-Help Organizations

6

Nigerian Cooperatives

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Cooperative Manager

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Entrepreneur

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Community Development Officer

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Business Consultant

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Policy Advisor

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureFinanceRetailHousingCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE ONE: Nature of Cooperatives, School of Thoughts and Industrial Revolution

2h

Unit 1: The Industrial Revolution in Britain, its effects and Consequences

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to the Industrial Revolution.
  • •Identify the key changes in agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.
  • •Discuss the impact of technological advancements on society.
Week
2

MODULE ONE: Nature of Cooperatives, School of Thoughts and Industrial Revolution

2h

Unit 2: Early Co-operative leaders and founders – Robert Owen and Dr. William King

2 study hours
  • •Study the biographies of Robert Owen and Dr. William King.
  • •Compare their approaches to cooperative development.
  • •Analyze the influence of their ideas on the cooperative movement.
Week
3

MODULE ONE: Nature of Cooperatives, School of Thoughts and Industrial Revolution

2h

Unit 3: Raiffeisein and Schultze Delitzsch,

2 study hours
  • •Examine the contributions of Raiffeisen and Schultze-Delitzsch.
  • •Distinguish between rural and urban credit cooperative models.
  • •Evaluate the impact of their work on modern credit unions.
Week
4

MODULE ONE: Nature of Cooperatives, School of Thoughts and Industrial Revolution

2h

Unit 4: Early co-operative school of thoughts

2 study hours
  • •Explore the Utopian, Rochdale, and German Academic schools of thought.
  • •Compare and contrast their approaches to cooperative organization.
  • •Discuss the influence of these schools on cooperative development.
Week
5

MODULE ONE: Nature of Cooperatives, School of Thoughts and Industrial Revolution

2h

Unit 5: The nature and definitions of co-operatives

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the ICA's definition of cooperatives.
  • •Discuss the key characteristics of cooperative societies.
  • •Compare various definitions and identify common elements.
Week
6

MODULE TWO: Early Cooperative Movement Practices, Rochdale Pioneers and ICA Review of the Cooperative Principles

2h

Unit 6: The Pre-Rochdale Co-operatives and their Failure

2 study hours
  • •Investigate the reasons for the failure of pre-Rochdale cooperatives.
  • •Identify key challenges and obstacles faced by early cooperatives.
  • •Learn from past mistakes to improve future cooperative endeavors.
Week
7

MODULE TWO: Early Cooperative Movement Practices, Rochdale Pioneers and ICA Review of the Cooperative Principles

2h

Unit 7: The Rochdale Pioneers and the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers

2 study hours
  • •Study the history and significance of the Rochdale Pioneers.
  • •Analyze the Rochdale Principles and their impact on the cooperative movement.
  • •Discuss the lessons learned from the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers.
Week
8

MODULE TWO: Early Cooperative Movement Practices, Rochdale Pioneers and ICA Review of the Cooperative Principles

2h

Unit 8: The Business Practices of the Rochdale Pioneers and the Rochdale Principles

2 study hours
  • •Examine the business practices of the Rochdale Pioneers.
  • •Understand the Rochdale Principles and their practical application.
  • •Analyze the reasons for the success of the Rochdale Society.
Week
9

MODULE TWO: Early Cooperative Movement Practices, Rochdale Pioneers and ICA Review of the Cooperative Principles

2h

Unit 9: First ICA Review of the Rochdale Principles

2 study hours
  • •Investigate the reasons for the first ICA review of the Rochdale Principles.
  • •Analyze the report of the review committee.
  • •Discuss the implementation of the report and its effects.
Week
10

MODULE TWO: Early Cooperative Movement Practices, Rochdale Pioneers and ICA Review of the Cooperative Principles

2h

Unit 10: The Second ICA Review of the Rochdale Principles (1966)

2 study hours
  • •Study the circumstances that led to the second ICA review.
  • •Examine the outcome of the review commission's work.
  • •Discuss the decisions and comments of the ICA based on the report.
Week
11

MODULE THREE: Self-Help Organizations, Classification of Cooperatives and Other Business Organizations

2h

Unit 11: The Concept of SHOs and NGOs

2 study hours
  • •Define Self-Help Organizations (SHOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
  • •Compare and contrast SHOs and NGOs.
  • •Discuss the similarities between SHOs, NGOs, and cooperative organizations.
Week
12

MODULE THREE: Self-Help Organizations, Classification of Cooperatives and Other Business Organizations

2h

Unit 12: The Distinction between Indigenous Co-operatives and Imported Modern co-Operatives

2 study hours
  • •Explore the historical background of Nigerian cooperatives.
  • •Distinguish between indigenous and modern cooperatives.
  • •Analyze the challenges and opportunities for cooperative development in Nigeria.
Week
13

MODULE THREE: Self-Help Organizations, Classification of Cooperatives and Other Business Organizations

2h

Unit 13: Distinguishing Co-operatives from other Business Organizations

2 study hours
  • •Distinguish cooperative business models from other business organizations.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of cooperative business models.
  • •Discuss the place of cooperatives in developing business skills.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Focus on understanding the core principles of cooperation and their practical applications.

2

Create timelines of key events and figures in the history of cooperative movements.

3

Compare and contrast different types of cooperative organizations and their functions.

4

Review case studies of successful and unsuccessful cooperative societies.

5

Practice applying cooperative principles to real-world scenarios and challenges.

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