Overview

Grand Valley’s Cannabis Operations undergraduate badge offers students a chance to explore the growing cannabis industry through a professional and academic lens. This program is designed for those interested in understanding the operational, legal, and business aspects of cannabis-related careers. It provides a focused, credentialed experience that supports students from a wide range of majors who want to enhance their knowledge in this emerging field.

Students in this program will study topics such as cannabis regulations, business operations, product development, and supply chain management. The courses cover both the legal and practical sides of working in the cannabis industry. Students will also learn about compliance and the unique challenges that come with operating in this tightly regulated environment, helping them gain real-world knowledge and job-ready skills.

Studying cannabis operations at GVSU is a smart move for students who want to stand out in a fast-growing and competitive industry. With the cannabis market expanding rapidly, employers are looking for professionals who understand both the technical and business sides of the field. This badge shows that you’re serious about the industry and have taken steps to prepare for a career in cannabis operations, making it a great way to boost your resume and future opportunities.

A digital badge, or badge, is a record of achievement that recognizes a student's completion of a coherent and meaningful academic experience. GVSU offers both credit and non-credit bearing badges as digital credentials. Credit-bearing badges include anywhere from 0.5 to 15 academic credits and may include additional noncredit criteria. Credit-bearing badges are also posted to the academic transcript.

Admission Information

Admissions to complete a digital badge is open to both degree and nondegree seeking students. If you are not currently a Grand Valley student, start your application here.  

For current GVSU students:

• Declare your badge via myBanner. Login to Banner Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate badge from the drop down list, and click Submit.
• Speak with the appropriate badge coordinator to ensure criteria are being met. You will be able to track your progress toward the badge in myPath as well!
• Once you are done with the requirements, apply to receive the badge via myBanner.
• Once the completion of your badge has been verified, the badge will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript. In addition, your digital badge will be posted on Credly.com.