Program Options
The Master's and Graduate Diploma programs provide a thorough understanding of the co-operative business model and build exceptional management skills.
Each of the programs will immerse co-op practitioners in the values and principles of co-operation, propelling them to exceptional growth in their careers. Our curriculum explores:
- the origins and evolution of co-operatives
- global economy and society
- the enterprise model
- governance
- strategy and innovation
- accounting and finance
- digital transformation
- marketing
- organizational behaviour and leadership
- diversity, inclusion, equity and justice
- policy and co-operative ecosystems.
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Master of Management, Co-operatives and Credit Unions: 3 Years, Part-time, Online
- Take part in a combined orientation in-person at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with the Graduate Diploma students and begin to build relationships with your colleagues and the faculty
- Study part-time while working in the co-operative sector and immediately apply your learning
- Use your co-operative as a case study throughout the program so you can integrate new knowledge as well as add value to your co-operative
- Experience co-operation at work with a 10-day study tour to Italy or Spain
- Complete a research project tailored to your specific interests
- View our Master's and Graduate Diploma Brochure for more details.
Graduate Diploma in Co-operative Management: 16 months, Part-time, Online
- Take part in a combined orientation in-person at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with the Master's students and begin to build relationships with your colleagues and the faculty
- Join a combined cohort with our Master’s students
- Take foundational courses in a variety of management disciplines
- Study part-time while working in the co-operative sector and immediately apply your learning
- Use your co-operative as a case study throughout the program so you can integrate new knowledge as well as add value to your co-operative
- Complete this course-based degree program without having to do a final research project
- Apply credits earned in your Graduate Diploma towards the Master’s degree if you choose to continue your studies
- View our Master's and Graduate Diploma Brochure for more details.
A shorter option
We have 3 programs that can be stepping stones to each other. For example, our Certificate in Co-operative Management (professional certification, 10 months, part-time, online) is a professional development program comprised of 5 courses (6 weeks each) of the degree programs. If you go onto the larger programs, you will be given advanced standing in those courses.