General Information
CO PBW Program Overview
Lead the Future of a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry.
The Cannabis and Plant-Based Wellness program at Northern Michigan University is designed for the modern professional. Whether you are looking to enter the workforce quickly or lead a major enterprise, our 100% online, stackable curriculum gives you the expertise to succeed in every sector of this rapidly evolving market—from seed to sale to holistic wellness.
Program At-A-Glance
100% Online & Asynchronous: Study on your own time, from anywhere in the world. No campus visits required.
30-Week Certificates: Master a specialized skill set in just one academic year.
2-Year Associate of Applied Science Degrees: Combine two certificates, general education, and elective requirements for an Associate degree.
4-Year Bachelor of Applied Science Degree: Combine all three certificates, general education, and elective requirements for a Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
Accredited Excellence: All certificates and degrees within the CO PBW Program are for college credit. Earn a credential from a respected, public university that "stacks" into a full degree.
Choose Your Specialization
Cannabis Operations
Focus: The Business & Strategy. Learn to run a compliant, profitable business. This track covers dispensary management, supply chain logistics, marketing, and the complex legal landscape of the industry.
Careers: Dispensary Manager, Compliance Officer, Brand Strategist.
Cannabis Agriculture
Focus: The Science & Cultivation. Master the art of large-scale production. This track covers plant physiology, greenhouse technologies, pest management, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
Careers: Master Grower, Cultivation Technician, Facility Manager.
Plant-Based Wellness
Focus: The Application & Healing. Bridge the gap between traditional herbal medicine and modern wellness. Learn about ethnobotany, the endocannabinoid system, and how plants impact the human body.
Careers: Wellness Consultant, Product Formulator, Holistic Entrepreneur.
Who is this Program For?
Industry Professionals: Formalize your years of experience with a university-backed credential.
Career Pivot: Transition your existing skills in business, farming, or healthcare into the cannabis sector.
Future Leaders: Prepare for management-level roles and high-level entrepreneurship with our BAS degree.