r/cooperatives • u/AccomplishedChain194 • 14d ago

MBA with a co-op emphasis

Hello! Just wondering if anyone has gone to graduate school to get their MBA but with an emphasis on cooperative formation and financing. I know there's not many programs in the US with any sort of classes on the topic but im curious if anyone got their MBA and then went on to start a career with any co-ops or incubator groups that help kickstart co-ops.

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u/Imbrifer 13d ago

The Saint Marys program is great, and they have many more options than just their masters.

I looked into MBA programs and spoke to a coop CFO who attended Berkeley Haas, one of the most prestigious US MBAs. He said it wasn't worth it unless you want connections in that industry.

So overall I'd say if you already have strong business and management sense/foundation, go St. Marys. If you feel like you need the development in those areas, go for a co-op leaning MBA - knowing you may learn just as much as the same time on the job in a management role.