Cooperative Management is a 3 years Diploma examined by KNEC.
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The Diploma in Co-operative Management is intended to provide students with business management, ethical and technological skills required by the co-operative industry.
Cooperative management as a course is geared towards ensuring that learners are equipped with skills on how to manage the funds held by cooperatives as well as give out these funds in form of loans to their interested parties while making profits through interest rates.
Cooperative management course was initially designed to suite individuals who intended to work in SACCOs but it has been accepted in all sectors of economy.
SACCOs in Kenya are growing, even threatening the growth of banking sector. They have now diversified their activities and joined in Real Estate and Stock Market sector. This growth has created many opportunities for cooperative management professionals.
Career opportunities include:
- co-operative managers,
- co-operative training and educational specialists,
- co-operative promoters / advisors,
- co-operative auditors,
- credit officers for micro-fianancing and
- project development officers with NGOs
Entry requirements for Cooperative Management
The minimum Entry Requirements for the Diploma in Co-operative Management course are:
- KCSE C Minus;
- Pass Craft Certificate in Cooperative Management;
- Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC.
Institutions offering Cooperative Management
Eldoret Technical Training Institute
Private College
Soy
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Private College
Thika Town
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Private College
Nakuru Town East
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies (RVIBS) is a registered Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution situated in Nakuru County, Kenya.Our founding director, armed with over...
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National Polytechnic
Nyeri Town
The Nyeri National Polytechnic was a middle-level national Technical Learning Institute established under the Ministry of Science and Technology offering a variety of courses to K.C.S.E graduates at...
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Private College
Soy
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Public College
Likoni
The Paramount Chief Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute (PCKTTI) is a public institution of higher learning under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.PCKTTI is situated in a serene...
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Public College
Nakuru Town East
The Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) is a giant institution offering a total of over 42 different courses in Higher National Diploma, Diploma, Craft and...
| Read moreMichuki Technical Training Institute
Public College
Kangema
Michuki Technical Training Institute (MTTI) is committed to providing quality Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurial Training in a conducive environment, using appropriate technology to empower her trainees for individual...
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Public College
Naivasha
Naivasha Technical and Vocational College is a newly established institution under the Ministry of Education, State Department of Vocational and Technical Training.
| Read moreThe Golden Gate College
Private College
Emgwen
The Golden Gate College (GCC) is a accredited college located at Mosoriot Town Nandi County, eight (8) Kilometers from Eldoret International Airport and Main Campus located next to...
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National Polytechnic
Soy
The Eldoret National Polytechnic has recorded tremendous growth in the development of middle-level training as an institution since inception. It has continually fulfilled its mandate in training young...
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Private College
Soy
Eldoret College of Professional Studies has provided education to the people of Rift valley for fifteen years now with a great success record. It has perfected its art...
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This Co-operative Management diploma course aims to equip students with skills and knowledge that will qualify them for employment as managers and supervisors of small and medium co-operatives, graduates will be able to manage the operations of co-operatives, mobilize resources from members for growth and wealth generation.
The specific objectives include:
The main aim of Bachelor of Co-operative Management degree programme
- To develop a theoretical and technical understanding of Accounting, Finance, Banking, Marketing and Human Resources Management concepts and practices and the ability to cope with future developments in these areas;
- To enhance self confidence and the ability to critically evaluate business and management issues, and develop solutions from the ethical, professional as well as academic perspectives;
- To instill a critical and integrated understanding of the world of business, with a firm foundation in related areas such as economics, ethics, information technology, organisation behaviour and co-operative law;