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Submitter's Information

Name

Casandra Greene

Title

Curriculum Programs Coordinator

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Riverside City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Shari Yates

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Cannabis Entrepreneur Professional

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Horticulture (010900)

Projected Start Date

01/01/25

Catalog Description

The cannabis industry is witnessing unprecedented growth, offering numerous career opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals. Our Cannabis Entrepreneur Professional certificate equips individuals with foundational knowledge and skills essential for thriving in this dynamic industry. Whether you aspire to start your own business or contribute to a dispensary, this certificate provides a solid framework for success.

Enrollment Completer Projections

We are expecting 25 students to complete in the first two years, with an expected increase of 3% annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Identify and then relate the basic biological properties of the chemistry of life, cell theory, and Mendelian genetics to the study of plants.


Explain modern plant biology techniques including genetic modification and modern breeding techniques and how these techniques influence modern agriculture.


Identify, obtain, and integrate knowledge about entrepreneurship and the skills relevant to starting or managing a small business.


Recognize opportunities and ethical dilemmas associated with the entrepreneurial mindset.


Demonstrate the ability to use QuickBooks Online to complete monthly bookkeeping/accounting tasks for a small business.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Required Courses:   16     .units

Course

Title

Units

Sequencing

BIO 5

General Botany

4

Semester 1, Fall

BIO 20

Plants and Human Affairs

3

Semester 2, Winter

BUS 30

Entrepreneurship: Foundations and Fundamentals

3

Semester 1, Fall

BUS 73

Exploring the Entrepreneurial Mindset

3

Semester 1, Fall

ENP 30

QuickBooks Online for Entrepreneurs

3

Semester 2, Winter

Program Requirements

Required Courses:   16     .units

Course

Title

Units

Sequencing

BIO 5

General Botany

4

Semester 1, Fall

BIO 20

Plants and Human Affairs

3

Semester 2, Winter

BUS 30

Entrepreneurship: Foundations and Fundamentals

3

Semester 1, Fall

BUS 73

Exploring the Entrepreneurial Mindset

3

Semester 1, Fall

ENP 30

QuickBooks Online for Entrepreneurs

3

Semester 2, Winter

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Submission Details

Published at

02/03/25 - 01:04 PM

Status

Archive

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