Cooperatives Management

Master of Arts in Cooperatives Management

Dr. Jean Paul MPAKANIYE
Master’s Program Coordinator
Phone: +250 788 309 321
Email: mpakajpl@yahoo.fr


A transformational training

Career Openings
At the completion of this master’s program, graduates will be able to:

  • Manage effectively and efficiently cooperatives and (rural) development programs/projects at all levels
  • Draft a law governing cooperatives
  • Establish statutes and special regulations of cooperatives
  • Advice and support cooperative managers on the issues related to cooperative management best practices and laws
  • Advice and support development program/project coordinator and public authorities on the development and poverty-related issues

Key features of the program

  • Number of modules: 10 modules (including thesis)
  • Number of credits: 180credits (with 60 credits for thesis only)
  • Duration of the Program: 24 months (including time for research and thesis writing)
  • Number of participants per Class: Maximum 35
  • Tuition fees: Rwf1,800,000

Admission Requirements
Candidates to the Master of Arts in Cooperatives Management have to fulfill the following conditions:

  • To have a Bachelor’s Degree in Management or in Economics
  • To be computer literate and to possess a laptop
  • To submit a file containing the following documents:
  • A latter of motivation
  • A Curriculum Vitae
  • A well-completed registration form
  • A certified copy of the Bachelor’s Degree
  • Two passport-sized photographs
  • A copy of identification card or passport
  • A payment slip for non-refundable RWF 10,000 for application fee

Selected candidates will be required to pay RWF 40,000 or equivalent in Dollars for registration.

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