Chicago University Now Teaches How to Sell Weed

DePaul University, a Catholic institution in Chicago, is now offering courses on how to run a cannabis dispensary. The new program focuses on the business management of legal marijuana shops. It covers topics like regulations, finance, and operations. This move reflects a major shift in the U.S. economy. Legal cannabis businesses are rapidly expanding nationwide. Illinois alone reported over $1.6 billion in legal adult-use sales last year. Universities are creating programs to meet the demand for trained professionals in this growing industry. DePaul's courses are designed for entrepreneurs and career-changers seeking entry into the regulated market. The university stated its program adheres to all laws and provides "a business-focused education" for a new legal sector.