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Cannabis Operations Management Minor

Minor (M)

Undergraduate Minor

Allendale • Face to face (?) • 20 Credits

The cannabis operations management minor is an interdisciplinary program, with an experiential learning component, that focuses on social justice and safety issues related to cannabis use, the cannabis industry, and the role of community development and organization.

Overview

The program focuses on the roles community development and organization play in the developing cannabis industry. Students interested in non-profit and/or governmental sectors of cannabis operations will gain insight into this multifaceted and evolving field. The holistic curriculum is designed to prepare students for various roles within the retail cannabis industry and related fields through experiential learning.

Courses focus on customer service, cannabis regulations, tourism, and responsible cannabis retail operations. Additionally, you will have the option to explore subjects like criminal justice, urban and regional planning, sociology of drug use and abuse, and social work, ensuring a well-rounded education that is tailored to your interests. 

Pursuing the cannabis operations management minor at Grand Valley State University offers you the tools and knowledge to thrive in a lucrative and growing field. With experienced faculty, experiential learning opportunities, and a curriculum that reflects modern industry concepts, students are well-prepared to make a meaningful impact in the cannabis sector and beyond

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Kristen Jack, Ph.D., CHA, CTA, Program Director
401 W. Fulton St.
286C Richard M. DeVos Center
[email protected]
(616) 331-3167

Admissions and Recruitment Office

gvsu.edu/admissions

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Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.

Grand Valley offers myScholarships (a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities. myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you to scholarships for which you might qualify.

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