Master of Science in Cannabis Science and Commerce

The Master of Science in Cannabis Science and Commerce at American International College is designed for students interested in a career in the cannabis industry, providing them with an understanding of the basic science, business, and legal issues of the cannabis industry. The program provides education in the following areas:

Basic science (chemistry, horticulture, cultivation, uses, and delivery systems)

Business (management, marketing, and operations)

Federal and state laws and policies

Future Studies – Coursework is designed to accommodate students of any academic background, and faculty are dedicated to teaching interesting courses accessible to all students, regardless of academic background.

Career Opportunities – A study into current and projected employment in the cannabis field by Leafly in March 2019 shows more than 211,000 fulltime jobs in the legal American cannabis industry, more than 64,000 of which were added in 2018. This number increases to almost 300,000 when jobs that depend on the cannabis industry are included.

American International College (AIC) was founded on July 18, 1885. It was chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on September 18, 1885, with the purpose of educating immigrants who were coming to America through New York.

That’s where our commitment to diversity, flexibility, and understanding began. They came to America to pursue a dream and American International College was founded to ensure their success.

American International College is a private, coeducational, four-year comprehensive institution located in the geographic center of Springfield, Massachusetts. Liberal arts serves as the core of our academic offerings. The College comprises the School of Business, Arts & Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences.

American International College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).