The University has one teaching Centre at Kizumbi in Shinyanga Municipality. It also has 13 regional offices that cater for all Regions in Tanzania. The regional offices are located in Moshi, Tanga, Shinyanga, Mwanza, Dodoma, Tabora, Kigoma, Mbeya, Iringa, Songea, Kibaha, Mtwara and Singida regions. MoCU conducts a range of residential, non-residential and distance learning programmes, tailor-made programmes, field training, research, and provides advisory and consultancy services.
The objectives of MoCU are to advance knowledge, wisdom, understanding and enhance creativity through teaching, research and consultancy on all matters relating to co-operative development, rural transformation, business studies, information and communication technology, law, accounting, finance and other relevant fields.