B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Blockchain Technology
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 128
Programme overview
The Blockchain Technology program prepares students to harness the power of decentralized systems for finance, governance, supply chain, and digital security. Students gain skills in cryptography, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (DApps), positioning them as innovators in the global digital economy.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 courses- 01Introduction to Blockchain & Cryptography
- 02Calculus I & II
- 03Programming I (Python & Solidity Basics)
- 04Academic Writing & Communication
- 05Digital Logic & Computer Systems
- 06Discrete Mathematics
Year 2
6 courses- 01Data Structures & Algorithms
- 02Applied Cryptography
- 03Distributed Systems Fundamentals
- 04Database Systems & Cloud Computing
- 05Probability & Statistics for Blockchain
- 06Smart Contract Development I (Solidity/Ethereum)
Year 3
11 courses- 01Advanced Blockchain Architectures (Ethereum
- 02Hyperledger
- 03Cardano)
- 04Decentralized Applications (DApp Development)
- 05Consensus Mechanisms (PoW
- 06PoS
- 07etc.)
- 08Blockchain Security & Forensics
- 09Tokenomics & Blockchain Economics
- 10Blockchain in Finance
- 11Health & Governance
Year 4
11 courses- 01Advanced Smart Contracts & Legal Implications
- 02Blockchain Scalability & Interoperability
- 03Emerging Applications (NFTs
- 04CBDCs
- 05DAOs
- 06Web3)
- 07Capstone Project (e.g
- 08Supply Chain DApp
- 09DeFi Platform
- 10NFT Marketplace)
- 11Internship
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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