The Business of Cannabis, BBA

Business of Cannabis program courses follow the lifecycle of cannabis from growth to consumer, teaching students what it takes to operate a cannabis business successfully.

Key courses in the program include:

• Cannabis Product Development and Merchandising
• Regulatory Issues in the Cannabis Industry
• The Cannabis Supply Chain
• The Business of Cannabis Cultivation and Manufacturing
• The Marketing of Cannabis

Business of Cannabis majors are required to complete 13 experiential education credits, including three internships, and an immersive, full-semester senior capstone.

Review Program Requirements

Business of Cannabis majors can select a minor—from over 20 options—that aligns with their specific professional goals.

Possible minors include:

• Digital Business
• Sustainability
• Fashion Marketing
• Retail Buying and Planning

Required internships allow you to get invaluable workplace experience and apply what you’re learning in your courses to real-world situations. Internships also provide the opportunity to make significant professional connections and build a stellar resume while you are still in school.

Internships may be completed remotely or in person anywhere in the U.S.

LIM’s Business of Cannabis students have interned with:

• Edie Parker
• High NY
• House of Puff
• Mattio Communications

Undergraduate Internships  Career Development Resources

Cannabis Industry Internship and Job Requirements
LIM College welcomes licensed and legal employing organizations in the business of cannabis. LIM College understands that marijuana (medical and/or adult-use) is legal in New York and in many other states yet remains prohibited under federal law. Further, Hemp and certain CBD products are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. The regulatory requirements related to employment in the cannabis industry vary from state to state and are rapidly changing. Employment and internship opportunities may be limited or restricted based on state regulation and the extent to which a state has legalized the sale of cannabis. Some states have implemented licensing or other approval requirements for employment at a cannabis business. Students under age 21 may be restricted in their ability to work at a cannabis establishment and in accessing age restricted websites for employment information. A state may also require graduates or interns to undergo a criminal background check or other investigation prior to employment, the results of which could impact your ability to work in the cannabis industry. Age requirements and other employment stipulations may also vary by segments in the cannabis industry, such as ancillary, hemp, or CBD businesses. LIM College has not yet determined whether its cannabis business programs meet the cannabis employment licensing requirements of every state. As that information becomes available on a state-by-state basis, LIM College will update its disclosures appropriately.

There are a multitude of exciting career opportunities for aspiring professionals with the right combination of cannabis industry knowledge and core business skills.

Here are some of the areas in which you can pursue a career if you have a bachelor’s degree in the Business of Cannabis:

• Branding and Social Media
• Manufacturing and Operations Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Sales and Marketing
• Supply Chain and Logistics

The Business of Cannabis Career Pathway  Life After LIM