AEM 3260

AEM 3260

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

An evaluation of the fundamental principles, structure, finance, management and governance associated with the cooperative business model, with a focus on agricultural cooperatives. Analyses of the cooperative business organization within the modern economy are emphasized through a mix of lectures, guest speakers, case study discussions and, and experiential learning projects with cooperative businesses.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: AEM 1200 or AEM 2200 or ILRID 1700, or permission of instructor.

Course Attribute (CU-CEL)

Outcomes
  • Identify economic justifications for the cooperative as a business entity.
  • Illustrate unique characteristics surrounding the governance, finance, and management of cooperative businesses.
  • Analyze contemporary issues facing modern cooperatives with an emphasis on challenges and opportunities facing cooperatives that compete with investor-owned firms.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15957 AEM 3260   LEC 001

    • TR Warren Hall B50
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Schmit, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisite: one of the following courses: AEM 1200, AEM 2200, HADM 1810, ILRID 1700, or permission of instructor.