Blockchain Technologies Learning Outcomes

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

1. Critically evaluate computer-based systems, processes and programs, and apply theory, practices and tools for their specification, design, implementation and maintenance;
2. Critically analyze and evaluate software solutions from the perspective of software architecture and design patterns;
3. demonstrate initiative and originality in the specification, design and implementation of computer-based systems, processes, and programs, as well as in the implementation of software project management to meet desired functional and quality requirements;
4. Critically analyze and evaluate the security risks that may be involved in the operation of computing equipment within a given context;
5. Deploy effectively the tools used for the construction and documentation of software, and in particular in the process involved in using computers to solve practical problems;
6. Communicate clearly and analytically using techniques derived from scientific practice in group meetings, presentations, lectures, written reports, and research papers;
7. Exhibit such skills that are required to participate in research and development work or to independently work in other qualified areas as well as be able to continue studies towards a doctoral degree

Upon successful completion of Blockchain Technologies concentration, the students should be able to:

1. Systematically analyze decentralized digital currencies and the underlying blockchain technology;
2. Analyze and critically assess the architecture of the bitcoin system, including the data structure used for the bitcoin blockchain;
3. Use the Bitcoin Script language to develop different type of scripts using the provided API;
4. Systematically analyze the horizontal and vertical application areas of blockchains, beyond digital currencies;
5. Envision the disruptive potential of blockchains in combination with other technological developments (IoT, AI, etc.), in the field of money and commerce;
6. Provide a deep understanding of smart contracts and their role in the emergence of decentralized applications;
7. Critically assess and develop innovative DApps (Decentralized application development).

Admission Requirements

1. Online Completed Application form + 55 euro application fee
2. Curriculum Vitae indicating your education, academic and professional experience, any publications, awards, etc.
3. Attested copy of your Degree – A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any other related field from a recognized university (relevance will be assessed accordingly) with a CPA of at least 2.0. Applicants with a non-computer science degree (but related, e.g. MIS) may be admitted into the program but they may have to take up to 5 preparatory foundation courses, depending on the applicant’s background
4. Attested copy of your Transcripts
5. Letters of Recommendation: Two recommendation letters from academic or professional advisors.
6. Personal Statement: A letter highlighting the applicant’s individual competencies and strengths and providing his/her reflections regarding the expectations and value of the program as well as to his/her personal advancement and career development.
7. Proficiency in the English Language: Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present at least a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, or GCSE “O” Level with “C” or IELTS with a score of 6.0 or score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University of Nicosia Placement Test.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees, Doctorate Degree, in the emerging field of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain, in areas that depend on each student’s background, chosen electives, and research interests: computer science (including cryptography, security, distributed and mobile IT systems), finance, management, innovation, and technology regulation.