Programmes of Study

Staff of the Centre for Co-operative Studies, in conjunction with the Department of Food Business and Development, are involved in offering and teaching on a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes:

• Undergraduate Programmes
• Postgraduate Programmes 

Undergraduate Studies

Staff at the centre teach across a number of undergraduate programmes – BSc. International Development, BSc Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship, B.Comm, BSc Agricultural Science, and BSc. Government and Political Science, to name a few. 

Postgraduate Studies

The award-winning MSc in Sustainable Development, Agri-food & Co-operatives examines sustainability from the perspective of agri-food systems, emphasizing place-based and collaborative approaches. This unique MSc combines both theory and practice, offering a distinctive blend of academic rigor and real-world application. 

Masters in Sustainable Development, Agri-food and Co-operatives | University College Cork

Executive Education

The Diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business) aims to develop the leadership capabilities of agricultural co-operative directors and senior management in key areas such as strategy, governance, compliance, finance and communications with an emphasis on sustainability across all areas. This programme is run in conjunction with the Food Industry Training Unit and Adult Continuing Education, UCC and the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS)

Diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business) | University College Cork 

The Certificate in Co-operative Governance and Professional Development is currently a bespoke programme for Tirlán co-operative following its remutualisation to a fully farmer owned structure in 2021. The Certificate aims to provide essential knowledge and skills development to support and progress participants through the representative structures of their co-operative organisation. This programme is run in conjunction with the Food Industry Training Unit and Adult Continuing Education, UCC, the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) and Tirlán

Certificate in Co-operative Governance and Professional Development | University College Cork