Cannibis Studies

This certificate will allow students to develop the business skills needed to work in or start their own businesses in the legal cannabis industry. To earn the certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet the certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher.

Unduplicated Headcount	Projected Annual FTES	Annual Completers
Year 1 = 45	Max FTES = 48.00	20
Year 2 = 45	Max FTES = 48.00	20

1. Describe sectors of the cannabis industry including grow operations, manufacturing, testing,dispensaries, and delivery operations.
2. Describe the requirements for a business in the cannabis industry including industry specific regulations and laws.
3. Construct a business plan for a cannabis related business.
4. Identify and evaluate common business problems and develop viable solutions.
   

DVC currently offers certificates of achievement in business administration, but these certificates do not specifically address the unique aspects of the legal cannabis industry. This certificate requires courses focused on the cannabis industry as well as additional business,biotechnology, and a horticulture class, so students can acquire the skills to work in or start their own businesses in the cannabis industry.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
At least 3 units from:			S1
BUS-109	Introduction to Business	3
BUSEN-193	Cannabis Industry Entrepreneurship	3
Plus at least 3 units from:			S1 or S2
BUSAC-181	Applied Accounting	3
BUSAC-185	QuickBooks Accounting for Business I	1.5
BUSAC-186	Financial Accounting	4
BUSAC-188	QuickBooks Accounting for Business II	1.5
Plus at least 3 units from:			S1 or S2
BUSMK-256	Marketing	3
BUSMK-259	Digital Marketing Fundamentals	3
BUSMK-260	Social Media Marketing	3
Plus at least 3 units from:			S1 or S2
BIOSC-159	Foundations in Biotechnology *	2
BIOSC-157	Foundations in Biotechnology Laboratory*	1
HORT-151	Controlled Environment Growing	3
Plus at least 4 units from:			S1 or S2
BIOSC-182	Safety, Efficacy, and Quality in Regulated Products*	2
BUS-104	Exploring Careers in Business Administration	1.5
BUS-209	International Business	3
BUS-210	Introduction to E-Business	3
BUS-294	Business Law	3
BUS-295	Occupational Work Experience Education in Business	2 - 4
BUS-296	Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education in Business	2 - 4
BUS-298	Independent Study	0.5 - 3
Total Minimum Required Units:		16

* = Offered at Contra Costa College

This certificate meets the missions of Diablo Valley College and Contra Costa College by providing career and technical education and supporting the economic development of the Bay Area. Many students who get certificates in business administration express interest in working or starting a business in the cannabis industry. This certificate requires a course focused on the cannabis industry combined with additional business, biotechnology, and a horticulture class to increase the chances for their success. Healthy businesses support communities, provide jobs, and improve community resilience.

A similar program in our service area could not be found.