Program Overview

Blockchain Cryptocurrency Applications in Business and Finance

This course covers an overview of the evolution of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DeFi, DAOs, STOs, and their implications for businesses, industries, financial markets, and governmental agencies.

Course Details

• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Online
• Cost: Starting at $1,100.00
• Typically Available: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

What You Can Learn

• Recognize how cryptocurrencies and blockchain are disrupting global industries and financial markets
• Explore near-term cryptocurrencies and blockchain investment opportunities
• Identify the factors, potential, and competitive advantages that govern security tokens in revolutionizing the financial industry
• Study the principles that govern the planning, organizing, and managing of blockchain investments, companies, and new ventures

About This Course

Blockchain is disrupting the global financial industry and changing the way we view money and business. This course lays the foundation for gaining an understanding of the market implications and business opportunities associated with blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Gain the competitive advantage in understanding how cryptocurrencies function in the blockchain finance space. Topics include Bitcoin and new cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DeFi, loans, real estate, security tokens, and other investment examples such as decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

Course Requirements

• Book: The STO Financial Revolution: How Security Tokens Change Businesses Forever by Alex Nascimento
• Internet access required to retrieve course materials

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 30 - June 14
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Alex Nascimento
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Notes: Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5
• Deadline: Refunds only available from February 02, 2025 to April 12, 2026

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 22 - September 6
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Alex Nascimento
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Notes: Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026
• Deadline: Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026

Applicable Programs

Blockchain Technology Management Certificate

Stay ahead in this evolving ecosystem and deepen your understanding of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). Explore practical applications such as enterprise blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to address contemporary business challenges.