Description
This course introduces students to all sectors of the cannabis industry production and supply chain. Students will learn and analyze key operational definitions, economic considerations and regulatory issues affecting each sector, as well as resource opportunities, challenges and best practices. Upon completion of the course, students will have a foundational knowledge of this unique industry from the cultivation stage through to final retail sale.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the historical legality of cannabis, federal vs. state regulations, interstate commerce implications, and developments in legal markets, including decriminalization, medical, and adult-use
- Analyze the New York MRTA, comprehend OCM and license types, and explore obstacles related to banking and marketing in the cannabis industry
- Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between dispensary and onsite consumption, comprehend municipal opt-outs, purchase limits, security/compliance measures, and inventory management in cannabis retail
- Explore the role of testing, product safety, efficacy, in-house vs. third-party testing, and regulations and best practices for ancillary businesses in the cannabis industry
- Demonstrate a comprehension of the cannabis supply chain from seed-to-sale and how they relate to one another
Semester
Fall/Spring