Hemp & Cannabis Business Management, BS
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Program Introduction
The Hemp and Cannabis Business Management (HACM) program at Stockton University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the burgeoning hemp and cannabis industry. This Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree offers a comprehensive education in both business principles and industry-specific practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for a variety of roles within this dynamic sector.
One of the principal goals of the HACM program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the political, social, and economic contexts in which hemp and cannabis businesses operate. By fostering an interdisciplinary approach, the program aims to develop innovative thinkers who can navigate the unique challenges and opportunities within this field. Graduates will be prepared for immediate entry into various career paths and for further study in graduate programs.
Admission to the Program
The Hemp and Cannabis Business Management program is open to any student with an interest in the field; there are no specialized requirements for admission beyond those of Stockton University.
Program Organization and Graduation Requirements
The Hemp and Cannabis Business Management program offers students a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. This degree provides a strong foundation in business while allowing students to focus on the specificities of the hemp and cannabis industries. The program structure includes 128 credits: 80 program-specific credits, 16 cross-listed General Studies and Business courses, and 32 General Studies and “at-some-distance” credits in non-business disciplines.
A student must obtain a grade of C or higher in all program courses required for graduation (including transfer courses counted towards program requirements).
Bachelor of Science Degree
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hemp and Cannabis Business Management requires completion of the following:
Program Courses: 20 courses/80 credits
Cross-listed General Studies and Business Courses: 16 credits
General Studies/At-Some-Distance Courses: 32 credits
Program Curriculum
The curriculum includes a blend of business core courses and specialized hemp and cannabis courses. Key components are:
Business Core Courses: Fundamental business principles covering management, marketing, finance, and more.
Specialized Hemp and Cannabis Courses: In-depth study of the hemp and cannabis industries, including regulation, production, distribution, and commercialization.
Career Pathways
Graduates from the HACM program will be equipped for diverse roles in the hemp and cannabis industry, such as:
Accountants
Compliance Officers
Inventory Control Managers
Logistics Providers
Lab Managers
Shift Managers
Farm Managers
Regulators
Consultants
Marketing Directors
Consumption Lounge Managers
General Managers
Additionally, they will be prepared for entrepreneurial ventures within the industry, supported by a solid grounding in business and specialized knowledge.
Full degree curriculum and transfer audits for the program can be explored using the Degree Works web-based tool. Full details about the curriculum are accessible on the website.
Hemp and Cannabis Business Management Minor
In the School of Business
Introduction
The interdisciplinary minor in Cannabis Studies offers students a foundation for understanding the burgeoning cannabis industry. New Jersey is among the 34 states and the District of Columbia that currently have legal medical cannabis. In addition, 11 states (and D.C.) also have legal recreational cannabis. As a result of the swift growth in medical and recreational cannabis and recent legalization of recreational cannabis in New Jersey, Stockton students may find the cannabis industry an attractive one to enter after graduation. The minor will expose students to some of the types of employment they might pursue.
Curriculum
As is the case with other interdisciplinary minors, this minor consists of 5 courses. All students take Introduction to Medical Cannabis in New Jersey (HACM/GEN 2347), Cannabis Law (HACM/GSS 2198), Cannabis Studies Internship Preparation (HACM/GEN 3242), and a credit-bearing internship (HACM 4950/GIS 4900). Students can intern in a wide variety of areas: cultivation, energy efficiency, small business operations, communications, social media, retail, patient research, etc.
The fifth course is an elective. Students can choose an elective from HACM/GEN 2286 OR HACM/GEN 2162 OR HACM/GEN 2117 OR HACM/GEN 2394 OR HACM/GEN 1014 OR HACM/GNM 3105 OR HACM/GNM 3164 OR BSNS Elective 3000+ Level or above from: ACCT, BUSA, ENTR, ESPM, FINA, HTMS, MKTG, MGMT, PLAW OR related General Studies' courses OR from courses in the Holistic Health minor. As well as any other program course in a student's specific area of interest with Program Chair approval.
Full degree curriculum and transfer audits for the program can be explored using the Degree Works web-based tool. Full details about the curriculum are accessible on the website.
