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CRD322Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Cooperatives Field Administration

This course, Cooperative Field Administration, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the application of cooperative legislation, laws, and procedures in the administration and management of cooperative businesses in Nigeria. It equips learners with analytical tools and insights into the practices of cooperative societies, emphasizing the role of cooperative managers in decision-making and successful business management. The course also covers audit duties, arbitration, and liquidation processes.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Cooperative AdministrationFieldworkNigerian CooperativesAuditLegislation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Cooperative Fieldwork

2

Cooperative Administration

3

Inspection Duties

4

Audit Duties

5

Liquidation

6

Report Preparation

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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Cooperative Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Field Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Auditor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureFinanceCommunity DevelopmentRetail

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

6h

Unit 1: The Meaning of Cooperative Administration and Field Work

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of cooperative administration and fieldwork.
  • •Explore the nature and extent of a Cooperative Assistant's job.
  • •Examine the promotional duties of cooperative managers.

Unit 2: Activities of Cooperative Assistant after the Inaugural Meeting of Members

3 study hours
  • •Learn about the activities of cooperative field managers after the inaugural meeting.
  • •Understand the process of registration of cooperative societies.
  • •Identify the documents necessary for registration.
Week
2

Module 1:

6h

Unit 3: Inspection Duty of a Cooperative Assistant

3 study hours
  • •Understand the responsibilities and aims of inspection.
  • •Assess the steps involved in inspection.
  • •Learn how to check books and records effectively.

Unit 4: Books and the Inspection Exercise

3 study hours
  • •Understand the minute book and monthly analysis books (MAB).
  • •Explain the Membership and Attendance Register (MAR).
  • •Learn about the building and equipment register.
Week
3

Module 1:

6h

Unit 5: Inspection of a Cooperative Thrift and Credit Society

6 study hours
  • •Understand the inspection and checking report of a Cooperative Thrift and Credit Society Ltd.
  • •Examine business and financial management.
  • •Describe the importance of minutes books, general administration, and general remarks.
Week
4

Module 2:

6h

Unit 1: Factors That Motivate Prompt Inspection Duties

6 study hours
  • •Describe the regular payment of salaries.
  • •Explain the vigor with which cooperative assistants execute inspection duties in an unsuitable economic environment.
  • •Discuss how the actions of cooperative assistants can negatively influence the outcome of the society's activities.
Week
5

Module 2:

6h

Unit 2: The Role Inspection Plays in the Growth of Cooperatives in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • •Understand how inspection keeps the secretary/manager alert.
  • •Describe the education duty of the cooperative assistant.
  • •Learn about the Cooperative Assistant as an intermediary.
Week
6

Module 2:

6h

Unit 3: Media of Propagating Co-Operative Education in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Understand the media of propagating cooperative education in Nigeria.
  • •Describe formal cooperative education.
  • •Differentiate between formal and informal cooperative education.

Unit 4: Advisory Duty of the Cooperative Manager (Assistant)

3 study hours
  • •Understand the advisory duty of the cooperative manager (assistant).
  • •Learn about inquiry, terms of reference, and the conduct of inquiry.
  • •Describe the activities of the commissioner after the completion of the report.
Week
7

Module 3:

6h

Unit 1: Audit Duties and Auditing of Cooperative Societies

6 study hours
  • •Understand audit duties and auditing of cooperative societies.
  • •Know the purpose of audit, method of audit, and audit duties.
  • •Describe inspection report checking and auditing, and payment vouchers.
Week
8

Module 3:

6h

Unit 2: Problems Facing Cooperative Audit Organisation

6 study hours
  • •Know the problems facing cooperative audit organizations.
  • •Understand the development instability of the organization.
  • •Learn about irregular payment of salaries of auditors.
Week
9

Module 3:

6h

Unit 3: Arbitration

6 study hours
  • •Understand the appointment of an arbitrator by the director.
  • •Describe the significance of giving an award, distribution of the award, and enforcement of arbitration award.
  • •Mention the advantages of arbitration over law court proceedings.
Week
10

Module 3:

6h

Unit 4: Liquidation and Dissolution

6 study hours
  • •Understand liquidation and dissolution, and factors that can lead to liquidation.
  • •Identify the types of dissolution and liquidation procedure cooperatives.
  • •Know how to appeal against dissolution/liquidation.
Week
11

Module 4:

6h

Unit 1: Preparation of Report

6 study hours
  • •Understand the purpose and nature of reports.
  • •Learn how to classify reports, process reports, and make economic survey reports.
  • •Consider factors necessary for writing an economic survey report.
Week
12

Module 4:

6h

Unit 2: Supervision and Control of Cooperatives

3 study hours
  • •Understand what is supervision and control.
  • •Describe the purpose and methods of supervision and control of cooperatives.
  • •Learn about assessment, annual reports, and the reaction of members to annual accounts.

Unit 3: Computer Applications to Cooperative Fieldwork Administration

3 study hours
  • •Appreciate and understand the application of computers to cooperative fieldwork administration.
  • •Describe the need and uses of computers in cooperative fieldwork administration.
Week
13

Module 4:

6h

Unit 4: Organizing, Administration, History and Prospect of Cooperative Fieldwork

6 study hours
  • •Understand the caliber of people running the business of the society.
  • •Illustrate how efficient the society is in terms of organization, administration, history, and prospect.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Module 1 Units 1-5 cooperative concepts

2

Practice report writing based on sample formats in Module 4 Units 1-2 weekly

3

Review all TMAs

4

Focus on key concepts

5

Allocate study time proportionally to unit difficulty (more time for Module 3 Units 1 and 3)

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