Department of Cooperatives
Empower communities and build sustainable economies. Our department trains the next generation of professional managers, auditors, and policy experts to lead Ethiopia’s vital cooperative sector.
Department of Cooperatives
We focus on practical training in cooperative business management, development, and auditing. Through an emphasis on research, ethical leadership, and strategic policy planning, our programs promote sustainable practices that drive inclusive national development.
Programs Offered
Our programs are designed to support the growth and integrity of cooperatives through specialized education in governance, accounting, and community-driven business models.
Undergraduate
- BA in Cooperatives Accounting and Auditing
- BA in Cooperatives Business Management
Duration:
4
years (Regular), 5 years (Weekend)
Graduate
- MA in Community Development
- MA in Cooperatives Development and Leadership
Duration: 2 years (Regular), 3 years (Weekend)
PhD in Community Development
- PhD in Community Development
Duration: 4 years (Regular
only
)
Graduate Profiles
Our graduates are equipped to lead, audit, and innovate within the cooperative ecosystem.
Core Skills:
- Cooperative auditing, governance, feasibility analysis,
- Community development strategies and project management
- Policy formulation and research on rural and economic development
Career Paths:
Graduates pursue roles as:
- Managers and Auditors for cooperative societies
- Policy Consultants
- Community Development Officers
- Researchers
- Educators in TVET and universities education and
- Advisors for NGOs and government bureaus.
Potential Employers of Graduates
They are sought after by key organizations, including:
- Regional and National Cooperative Promotion Bureaus
- Cooperative Unions and Federations
- Development NGOs and Rural Development Programs
- Agricultural Finance Institutions (e.g., RuSACCOs, MFIs)
- TVETs and Higher Education Institutions