![blockchain-in-the-education.jpg]Awareness about cryptocurrency has increased vastly over the years, with Q4 of 2017 being the peak point. Most cryptocurrencies hit an all-time high, with Bitcoin reaching $20,000 on most exchanges. Some argue that the whole crypto-scene is a bubble that is going to burst, or that it’s currently bursting and others are living in denial that it's organic growth due to mainstream interest. Regardless of people’s views on the matter, whether cryptocurrencies stick around or not, what is essential is Blockchain technology itself. Blockchain technology, for those who are new to the crypto-scene, is the technology behind all cryptocurrency (with some minor exceptions, see IOTA). It promotes decentralisation in order to achieve trust between two previously untrusted parties. Blockchain technology is the future, and it will stick around whether the cryptocurrency bubble bursts or not. Therefore, for those who want to innovate and want to help shape the future of technology, it will be essential for them to learn about it. Being an emerging technology, Blockchain technology will open up many new job opportunities for those specialising in it.
Before I continue, I would just like to say that, we are in no way affiliated with The University of Nicosia or Andreas Antonopoulos, we merely believe that this is one of the best courses available and that Andreas Antonopoulos is a charismatic speaker and one of the leading professors in Blockchain technology.
So for those still reading and interested in studying cryptocurrency and Blockchain technology then one of the best and only places to do so is at the University of Nicosia, in Cyprus.
The University of Nicosia is the:
Leading University in the world for Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology teachings
First University in the world to offer a Cryptocurrency course
First University in the world to provide a Digital currency course
First to write Academic Certificates to the Blockchain
First to accept Bitcoin for Tuition payments
The Digital currency masters course that they offer is not only the First world but is also taught by one of the leading experts in Blockchain technology, Andreas Antonopoulos. The course is taught online so anyone can participate without having to travel to Cyprus and the first lesson is offered for free.
Course content:
Introduction to Digital Currency
Principles of Disruptive Innovation
Open Financial Systems
Money and Banking
Regulation and Digital Currencies
International Currency Markets
Digital Currency Information Systems and Resources
Blockchain Technology and Applications
The University of Nicosia also offers a combined masters course in Computer Science - Concentrations: 1. Cyber Security, 2. Mobile Systems, 3. Blockchain Technologies. This too is also taught online.
Course content:
Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things
Cryptography and Network Security
Distributed Systems
Research Seminars and Methodology
Cyber Warfare
Ethical Hacking
Project in Cyber Security
Network Defence and Countermeasures
Network Defence and Countermeasures
If you are interested here are the links to the university website and Andreas Antonopoulos’ personal website.
https://digitalcurrency.unic.ac.cy
https://www.unic.ac.cy/schools/distance-learning/computer-science-msc
https://www.unic.ac.cy/schools/distance-learning/digital-currency-msc-3-semesters-distance-learning
https://twitter.com/Uni_of_Nicosia
https://antonopoulos.com
https://twitter.com/aantonop
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