The Bachelor of Science in Hemp and Cannabis Business Management at Stockton University prepares students to understand the business, regulatory, and operational sides of the hemp and cannabis industries. Students build a foundation in business while studying a fast-changing field connected to entrepreneurship, compliance, marketing, distribution, and management.

The program combines core business courses with specialized study in regulation, production, distribution and commercialization. Through internships, applied projects and industry-connected learning, students explore real business decisions and develop the ethical, data-informed skills needed for emerging opportunities in the field.


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What is the Hemp and Cannabis Business Management degree at Stockton University?

Hemp and Cannabis Business Management at Stockton University is a Bachelor of Science program that combines business courses with focused study of regulated hemp and cannabis markets. Students learn about management, marketing, finance, operations, compliance and entrepreneurship.

What will I study in this major?

Students study core business subjects such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, operations, and business analytics while also learning about hemp and cannabis regulation, cultivation, processing, compliance, and industry strategy.

What can you do with a degree in Hemp and Cannabis Business Management?

Graduates may pursue careers in the hemp and cannabis industry as compliance officers, inventory control managers, logistics providers, lab managers, farm managers, marketing directors, consultants, regulators, general managers, or business owners.

Does the program include internships or applied learning?

Yes. The program emphasizes internships, applied projects and industry-connected experiences. Students may work with local businesses, industry leaders or related organizations while learning how classroom concepts apply to business operations, compliance, marketing and management.

Why study hemp and cannabis business at Stockton University?

Stockton University’s location in New Jersey gives students access to a regional context for studying the hemp and cannabis industries. Students can explore topics such as compliance, licensing, retail operations, cultivation, distribution, marketing, and responsible business practices in a regulated industry.

Cannabis Studies Minor

The interdisciplinary minor in Cannabis Studies gives students a foundation for understanding the growing cannabis industry and the career paths connected to it. Students explore the business, regulatory and social factors shaping medical and recreational cannabis markets, with particular attention to New Jersey’s evolving industry. The minor can complement a range of majors by helping students better understand legalization, compliance, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities in a highly regulated field.

View the Academic Bulletin for curriculum information.

 

Program Faculty
Emmanuel Small

Emmanuel Small

Program Chair Associate Professor of Business Administration, Management
609-652-4300 | G-231
Michael Boone

Michael Boone

Teaching Specialist, Hemp & Cannabis Business Management
609-626-3101 | J-244a

Research in Action

Stockton’s Cannabis & Hemp Research Initiative at Stockton (CHRIS) connects students with the research, education and industry conversations shaping cannabis and hemp business. Through events, resources and community partnerships, students can explore topics such as cultivation, regulation, compliance, market development and the future of New Jersey’s cannabis and hemp industries.


Industry Pathways

The program prepares students for a range of business roles connected to hemp and cannabis. Possible career paths include:

  • Accountants
  • Compliance Officers
  • Inventory Control Managers
  • Logistics Providers
  • Lab Managers
  • Shift Managers
  • Farm Managers
  • Regulators
  • Consultants
  • Marketing Directors
  • Consumption Lounge Managers
  • General Managers

Students interested in entrepreneurship can use the program’s business foundation and industry-specific coursework to explore new ventures, consulting work or management opportunities.

Career Information

NB: These figures reflect the total number of New Jersey management and business jobs. Hemp and cannabis jobs comprise a portion of this data.

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