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University of Eastern Finland
Sustainable Co-operative Business Model
Explore the sustainable co-operative business model, its global and national relevance, values and principles. The course provides insight into the co-operative difference, including ownership, governance, management and the balance between social and economic goals.
6 cr
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.
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Business, administration and law
Scope
6 cr
Code
YK00DE65
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University of Eastern Finland