1. Diploma in Industrial Cooperative Management
Eligibility
Graduates/Matriculates with 3 yrs experience; DGR sponsored defence personnel.
Pedagogy
Experiential role plays, in-basket exercises, small group discussion & case analysis.
Practical Tour
2 Weeks Study Tour to Apex Fed, Central Coop Banks, DIC, KVIB & Industrial Units.
Resettlement Scope & Course Objectives
- Develop change agents equipped for leadership in industrial cooperatives and MSME enterprises.
- Build decision-making and supervisory skills for managing cooperative production units and credit societies.
- Prepare retiring defence personnel for successful post-service career opportunities in cooperative administration.
Course Curriculum & Subject Breakdown
| Term | Subject Title | Syllabus Units & Focus | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term I | Organizational Structure & Business Development | Cooperative bylaws, management structure, business expansion | 100 |
| Term I | Financial & Cost Accounting | Double-entry accounting, ledger maintenance, costing methodologies | 100 |
| Term I | Legal Structure | Cooperative Societies Acts, legal framework, statutory compliance | 100 |
| Term II | Communication & Organizational Behaviour | Interpersonal communication, workplace psychology, team leadership | 100 |
| Term II | Marketing Management | Sales channels, marketing strategy, distribution tie-ups | 100 |
| Term II | Financial Analysis | Ratio analysis, working capital, balance sheet evaluation | 100 |
| Term II | Project & Product Management | Project formulation, appraisal, execution & quality checks | 100 |
| Term II | Computer & Information Application | Business software, computerized office management, reporting | 100 |
| Total (8 Subjects: 600 Theory Marks + Observation Study: 50M + Viva-Voce: 50M) | 700 Marks | ||
Training Time Structure
- Total Training Duration12 Weeks (10 wks Classroom + 2 wks Tour)
- Gross Working Days50 Days (10 wks x 5)
- Deductions (Joining, Exam, Hol.)15 Days (2 + 8 + 5)
- Available Teaching Days35 Days
- Total Sessions (90 min each)140 Sessions (4/day)
Assessment & Categorization
- Internal Class Test20%
- Project / Assignments20%
- Term End Examination60%
- Observation Study & Viva100 Marks (50 + 50)
Recommended Study Material & Practical Visits
NCCT/VAMNICOM cooperative handbooks, State Cooperative Societies Acts, model bylaws, financial management text; Practical visits to State Cooperative Bank, Apex Industrial Federation, District Industries Centre (DIC), and local Industrial Cooperative Societies.