Blockchain and Digital Currency

(MSc, 3 Semesters) – E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)

Duration

3 Semesters

Qualification Awarded

Master of Science in Blockchain and Digital Currency

Level of Qualification

Master Degree (2nd Cycle)

Language of Instruction

English

Mode of Study

E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)

Minimum ECTs Credits

90

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Blockchain and Digital Currency (MSc, 3 Semesters) – E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)

Duration 3 Semesters
Qualification Awarded Master of Science in Blockchain and Digital Currency
Level of Qualification Master Degree (2nd Cycle)
Language of Instruction English
Mode of Study E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)
Minimum ECTS Credits 90

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Profile of the Programme

The Master’s degree is designed to prepare participants to become competent professionals in the field of digital currency and Blockchain technology. Graduates benefit from a broad background, combining courses in Finance, Management, Computer Science, and Information Systems to provide a holistic analysis of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain systems, applications, and services.

Students get exposed to an enriching and stimulating curriculum that covers important areas of Blockchain technology like Blockchain and Digital Currency, Blockchain Systems and Architectures, Blockchain and Entrepreneurship Management, Emerging Topics in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Digital Currency Programming, Smart contract programming, Permissioned Blockchain Programming, Cryptographic Systems Security, Emerging Topics in Fintech, Token Economics, Law and Regulation in Blockchain, Emerging Topics in Law and Regulation, Principles of Money, Banking and Finance, Open and Decentralized Financial Systems and others.

Theoretical principles, state-of-the-art research, and case studies of digital currency systems and tools are mastered by students who may also select to advance their Blockchain programming skills and become highly skilled developers in blockchain and digital currencies or specialize in financial/management aspects and become highly literate consultants, entrepreneurs, or financial professionals. Upon completion, students can continue their studies to a doctoral degree or to other areas of study.

Career Prospects

The program gives students the opportunity to acquire deeper knowledge and skills in the field of Blockchain and Digital Currencies. This is a relatively new area of practice and research that is expected to provide ample employment opportunities for program graduates in various and inter-disciplinary positions at the intersection between management, computer science, and finance.

The program is both theoretical and practical and has been designed to allow the students to choose those elective courses that will meet their future career goals. Regardless of the stream chosen by students, each instructor strives to create an inspiring atmosphere for the students and enhances the learning experience.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree)

Admission Criteria

The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university.

English Language Proficiency

Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score 550 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 213 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score 79-80 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above or IELTS of 6.5 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above or a score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University English Placement Test. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, weekly interactive activities, projects, positive online forum participation etc.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

The student must complete 90 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

  1. Define concepts of money and money supply and associate present international financial markets and money transfer systems to digital currency alternatives.
  2. Explore theoretical principles on currencies, banking, the role of central banks, and monetary policy to determine the likely implications of digital currencies upon them.
  3. Identify and analyse challenges, prospects, and risks of Cryptocurrencies and devise business proposals and/or develop Blockchain systems and services that address them.
  4. Apply and advance practice or research on Blockchain technology, cryptography, decentralized systems architectures, and information systems to design innovative systems and services that complement and extend the existing Cryptocurrencies ecosystem.
  5. Review, analyse, and compare different regulatory environments (banking, payments, commerce, legal, accounting, etc.), debate on likely implications introduced by Cryptocurrencies, and advise on alternative proposals.
  6. Analyze best practices related to digital currencies, specify business opportunities, and apply digital currency based innovative solutions to address problems in business, finance, or the society at large.

Section A: Required Courses
ECTS: Min: 60 Max: 60

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BLOC-511DL Digital Currency 10
BLOC-512DL Blockchain Systems and Architectures 10
BLOC-513DL Law and Regulation in Blockchain 10
BLOC-514DL Emerging Topics in Blockchain and Digital Currency 10
BLOC-515DL Blockchain and Entrepreneurship Management 10
BLOC-516DL Principles of Money, Banking and Finance 10

Section B: Electives
ECTS: Min: 30 Max: 30
Notes: Choose three (3) courses or a Master Thesis

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BLOC-521DL Digital Currency Programming 10
BLOC-522DL Smart Contract Programming 10
BLOC-523DL Permissioned Blockchains Programming 10
BLOC-524DL Cryptographic Systems Security 10
BLOC-525DL Emerging Topics in Law and Regulation 10
BLOC-526DL Emerging Topics in FinTech 10
BLOC-527DL Open and Decentralized Financial Systems 10
BLOC-528DL Token Economics 10
BLOC-529DL Decentralized Finance 10
BLOC-551DL Master Thesis 30

Section C: Unallocated Courses
ECTS: Min: 0 Max: 0

Semester 1

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BLOC-511DL Digital Currency 10
BLOC-516DL Principles of Money, Banking and Finance 10
BLOC-513DL Law and Regulation in Blockchain 10

Semester 2

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BLOC-515DL Blockchain and Entrepreneurship Management 10
BLOC-512DL Blockchain Systems and Architectures 10
BLOC-514DL Emerging Topics in Blockchain and Digital Currency 10

Semester 3

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BLOC-551DL Master Thesis 30
The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.

Faculty

Dr Klitos Christodoulou

Assistant Professor
School of Business
Department of Digital Innovation

Dr Ifigenia Georgiou

Associate Professor
School of Business
Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance

Professor George Giaglis

Professor
School of Business
Department of Digital Innovation
Director
Institute for the Future

Dr Elias Iosif

Assistant Professor
School of Business
Department of Digital Innovation

Professor Soulla Louca

Head
Professor
School of Business
Department of Digital Innovation

Professor Spyridon Makridakis

Acting Associate Head of Department
Professor
School of Business
Department of Digital Innovation
Director
Institute for the Future

Professor Maria Michailidis

Professor
School of Business
Department of Management

Dr Charalambos Savvides

Lecturer
School of Business
Department of Digital Innovation

Professor Marinos Themistocleous

Professor
Associate Dean
School of Business
Department of Digital Innovation
Director
Institute For the Future

Visiting Faculty

Dr Demetris Tzovaras

Dr Konstantinos Votis

Adjunct Faculty

Dr George Dotsis

Adjunct Faculty

Dr Konstantinos Karasavvas

Adjunct Faculty

Dr Apostolos Kourtis

Adjunct Faculty

Dr Theodosis Mourouzis

Adjunct Faculty

Dr Periklis Thivaios

Adjunct Faculty

Industry Experts / Guest Lecturers supporting the programme

Mr Andreas Antonopoulos

Mr Athanasios Leontaris

Adjunct Faculty

Mr Stefan Loesch

Mr Ioannis Menelaou

Mr Antonis Polemitis

Chief Executive Officer
Member of the Council
Teaching Fellow/MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency

Mr Mark Toohey

Adjunct Faculty

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