Program:
Cannabis Business (A.S.)
Format:
Cost:
$505/Credit Plus Fees
Next Start Date:
January 11, 2027
Time to Completion:
Approximately Two Years
Cannabis Graduate
With in-person and fully online classes available, our Cannabis Business degree program aims to provide committed learners with quality, collegiate, and career-enhancing cannabis-based business education. We build a supportive environment that promotes personal growth, preparing graduates for successful careers and college transfer opportunities.
Cannabis Business students will focus on a combination of pathways to determine the most promising path for their careers. Students enrolled in our cannabis business courses will be exposed to all levels of vertically integrated business models through a careful examination of the science, botany, marketing, and accounting aspects of a cannabis business.
As medicinal and recreational cannabis business opportunities continue to expand, employment opportunities are emerging and growing by leaps and bounds. To take advantage of this, our online cannabis degree program prepares graduates to start their own business, work for a dispensary or grow operation, or transfer credits to earn a bachelor’s degree!
The national cannabis sales figures for 2021 ($25 billion) were about 25% of the industry’s potential. It is projected that cannabis revenue is expected to almost double in 2025, and even then it would be less than half of the total potential market.
In 2021, America’s legal cannabis industry created more than 280 new jobs every day. A person was hired for a marijuana-related job every two minutes of the work day, on average. The employment prospects in 2025 will greatly exceed this amount.
When you take our cannabis business classes and graduate from our program, you’ll be able to choose from a wide variety of careers, as there are many positions available in the medical marijuana and CBD industries.
Some of the possible roles you could find yourself in include:
P.I.T. has been making a difference in the lives of students for over 70 years, helping prepare them for high-demand, rewarding careers. By choosing Pennsylvania Institute of Technology’s Cannabis Business program, you’ll reap a variety of benefits such as:
In addition to these benefits, by taking our cannabis business courses, you’ll also receive:
You will study the business, science, and regulatory aspects of the cannabis industry. Coursework includes business management, marketing, accounting, cannabis science, botany, product development, compliance, and industry operations within vertically integrated cannabis business models.
Whether you’re just beginning your college journey or looking to advance your career, we’re here to help every step of the way. Our admissions team will answer your questions, explain your options, and guide you through the enrollment process.
Your next steps are simple:
Have questions? Contact our Admissions Office today—we’re here to help you every step of the way.
View the official P.I.T. College Catalog for course descriptions, program requirements, and important academic information.
Recognized by Leafly as one of the nation’s best cannabis degree programs, our Cannabis Business program prepares students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in this rapidly growing industry.
Read more here: https://www.leafly.com/news/industry/best-cannabis-college-degrees-and-certifications
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