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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Open Uni:Sustainable co-operative business model, acad.year 2024-25, online studies

Open university
smart for good
Credits:
6 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Business and international collaboration, Management and HR development
Teaching format:
Online teaching
Price:
120 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Learning outcomes
The course introduces various perspectives related to the sustainable co-operative business model. Students will gain an understanding of the global and national relevance of the co-operative movement and co-operative identity, values and principles – the co-operative difference in comparison to for example investor-owned firms. Students will get acquainted with the unique features and specific issues of co-operative management, governance and ownersip control. The students will also learn to understand the dual nature of co-operatives - combination of social and economic elements of the firm - and its importance for practical managerial work. Students will be able to use their knowledge in further studies and in expert, administrative, governance, managerial and leadership positions in co-operatives.


Online studies

Content

The origin of co-operative movement and co-operatives. The reach and relevance of the global co-operative movement. Co-operative identity, values and principles. The unique characteristics and specific issues of the co-operative business model and its ownership structure, governance systems and management. Co-operative entrepreneurship. In addition, the course introduces several special cases to the students (e.g., Spanish worker co-op Mondragon, Japanese consumer co-op Sapporo, etc.). This course develops generic skills in sustainability and responsibility, and leadership and development.

Study Materials

Video lectures and the study material on Moodle.

Modes of study
Video lectures 25-30 h, independent work (assignments and familiarization with literature) 132-137 h.
An online course with independent study of the learning material (video lectures with PP slides, articles, etc.). Written and multiple-choice assignments. The assessment is criteria-based (see the assessment criteria and the guidelines for scientific writing). Requirements for successful completion: passed completion of interim test(s) (evaluation: pass/fail), written interim assignment(s) (evaluation: pass/fail), and a final written assignment (evaluation: 0-5). In the overall assessment of the course (0–5), particular emphasis is placed on the completion of the final written assignment. The assessment of the final written assignment will place particular emphasis on a coherent mastery of the concepts and on an in-depth understanding of the themes at stake.
Alternative return dates for learning assignments 2024-2025: 30.10.2024, 28.2.2025 and 31.5 2025.

Evaluation: Scale on grade 0 -5.

Teaching Language: English

The course is at the Bachelor`s level. The course belongs to the Basic Studies, Management and Leadership (johtamisen perusopinnot) or the Intermediate studies, Marketing and Retailing (Johtamisen aineopinnot)

Individual study units cost 20 e / credit and the study module costs 15 e / credit. These prices hold for the academic year 2024–2025. The study fee is paid at registration. 

By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. If the course is continuously open for registration, the maximum time to complete the course is from 1 August to 31 July for that academic year.

Irrespective of time

Alternative return dates for learning assignments 2024-2025: 30.10.2024, 28.2.2025 and 31.5 2025.



English

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I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue. 

II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our training secretary, their information can be found below. 

Please note that the registration is binding. For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi). 

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Registration starts:
2024-08-07 09:00
Registration ends:
2025-05-10 23:45
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More information about education

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Mukkala, Marjaana

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

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Sokkanen, Jasmin

Academic Affairs Secretary

Centre for Continuous Learning

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