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Cannabis Operations Management Minor

Minor (M)

Undergraduate Minor

Allendale • Face to face (?) • 20 Credits

Face to face

Students are required to come to a GVSU campus for face-to-face instruction to complete the program requirements. Instruction is face-to-face (though some courses may be offered online in addition).

Hybrid

Students come to a GVSU campus more than one time a semester for face-to-face instruction, with additional class meetings online. Instruction is online and face-to-face.

Low Residency

Students come to a GVSU campus no more than one time a semester (e.g., one weekend, week, class session, etc.). Instruction is mostly online.

Online

Students are not required to come to any GVSU campus to complete the program requirements. Instruction is fully online.

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

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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.

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