Programs in Co-operative Studies

Where can I learn more about
co-operatives?

One
can learn about co-operatives from a variety of sources. Co-operative
organisations provide considerable information about themselves, especially
through their apex organisations, internationally, nationally, and
provincially.

In 2005, the BCICS Associate Dr. Cheryl Lans conducted a national survey of post-secondary courses offered in Canada. Surprisingly, less than 1% of post secondary students have access to take a course about co-operatives. Dr. Lans findings are published in University teaching of co-operative business management and philosophy in Canadian universities. Download this publication below.

This project was funded by the Ontario Co-op Association and the Co-operatives Secretariat of Canada

More information on where co-operative studies courses are offered in Canada and internationally will be posted here in the future.