Registration for Fall 2026 programs and courses is now open. Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Fall 2026. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
This course will introduce students to the business of cannabis. Focus will be placed on the basics of cannabis retail, starting with the retail requirements that fall under federal and provincial cannabis legislation. Student will learn about starting and operating a licensed cannabis dispensary, the various roles of licensed cannabis store employees (retail operators/managers, customer service experts, also known as budtenders), the standards of cannabis customer service, and the types of products available for sale (seeds, dried flowers, capsules, oils, accessories). The course will also review the latest cannabis legalization, Cannabis 2.0, the approval for sale of edibles, beverages, concentrates and topicals, and the effect this legalization is having on the cannabis retail industry.
Ancillary fees will be added at checkout and will vary based on the number of courses selected. For details on how the fees are calculated, please refer to ancillary fees for part-time studies.