Global Master's in Blockchain Technologies
Master’s Degree by the IL3-Universitat de Barcelona:
Program Date:
May 2020
Duration:
One Academic year
(60 ECTS)
Method of delivery:
100% Online
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Blockchain technology has a large potential to transform business operating models. Blockchain distributed ledger technology could create new foundations for global economic and social systems. The use of Blockchain promises to bring significant efficiency to global supply chains, financial transactions (including cryptocurrencies, Token economy and ICOs), asset ledgers, legal regulations (as smart contracts), virtual security (cybersecurity), and decentralized networking.
By completing the program, participants will have a better knowledge of Blockchain Technologies and how it can maximize the advantages out of the use of this technology. The final project is focused on developing a blockchain application or a business model based on this technology.
Reasons Why
Foundations
Foundational knowledge of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies for continued learning and professional development.
Identify
Identify the business case for Blockchain in any project, taking into account benefits, examining the drivers, functionality and characteristics of the problem to solve.
Evaluate
Ability to critically evaluate and adopt the more suitable blockchain technology for a particular project.
Develop
Hands-on experience developing a real blockchain project, going deeper into technical and business aspects of the technology.
Career Prospects
The Blockchain master’s brings many new skills the market is requiring, these are the new demanded blockchain jobs and careers:
DEVELOPER
WEB
DESIGNER
ENGINEER
QUALITY
ENGINEER
PROJECT
MANAGER
LEGAL
CONSULTANT
Academic Content
Introduction to Blockchain Fundamentals
Understand where blockchain comes from and why it has the power to change wide areas of our economic reality
Module 1. Blockchain and the Trust & Transparency Economy
Module 2. Cryptography & Security
Module 3. Basics of Blockchain Technology & Architecture
Deep Understanding of Blockchain Technology & Economics
Dive deep into the matter of blockchain and gain insights into blockchain architecture, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts and legal implications
M4. Cryptocurrencies, Token Economy & ICOs/STOs
M5. Legal & Regulation
M6. Advanced Blockchain Technology & Architecture
Application of Blockchain Technology
Learn how to apply blockchain technology into your projects and therefore choose between the business-focused path and the software development path
M7. Business Applications & Use Cases
Business Path
M8-A. Lean Business Modeling for Blockchain
M9-A. Challenges, Scalability and the Future of Blockchain
Technical Path
M8-B. Lean Blockchain Prototyping & Development
M9-B. Implementation of Blockchain Technology into Existing Enterprise Software Ecosystems
Final Project & Assessment
Now it’s your turn. Create your own blockchain project that makes a difference, either in form of a business plan or an application
Option 1
Choose a blockchain business topic from a given list and create a business plan out of it
Option 2
Take your own idea and create a business plan out of it
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Alumni Success Stories
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Faculty Board
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David WohdeAcademic Director
Founder of Acomodeo & Top 100 European Proptech
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Guenther DobrauzPartner & Leader PwC Legal Switzerland | Advisory of Swiss LegalTech and Fintech Associations, Founder of Disruption Disciples -
Philipp SandnerHead of Blockchain Center at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management | Top 30 German Economist -
Sally EavesForbes Technology Council | Social Impact Lead at Government Blockchain Association | Strategic Advisory at Effect AI -
Robin WeningerCo-Founder & Managing Director of shapingwork | Managing Director at GTEC | Global Shaper and European Digital Leader at World Economic Forum -
Daniel DiemersPartner/Vice President and Head of Blockchain EMEA | Member of Blockchain Taskforce of the Swiss Federal Council -
Kambiz DjafariCEO of Edgecoin.io | Education on Blockchain Evangelist | Keynote Speaker | Digital Marketer -
Anders IndsetGuest speaker
Business Philosopher and Author | Top30 Emerging Thinkers (Thinkers 50 – The Oscar’s of Management Thinking) -
Ali Pasha ForoughiIndependent Developer, Architect & Tech Lead -
Cedric MössnerCEO of Solidified | Blockchain Security Expert | Founding Engineer at Glassdoor.com -
Miguel VazPhD in Robotics and AI, Board and Investment Committee at Kintaro Capital, Advisor at EOS Germany
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