Online Master with Blockchain Management drafted

Program Overview

Today blockchain technology has greater potential to transform business operating models than ever before. Whether working in a large organization, pursuing a new venture, or planning a career change, GBSB Global’s Online Master of Science (MSc) in Management (Blockchain Management) (hereinafter – Online Master with Blockchain Management) is designed to help students understand how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are driving innovation and provide a competitive advantage for companies in a variety of industries across the globe. Global economic and social systems have been forever altered by blockchain distributed ledger technology and the need for effective management is imperative.

Studying for an Online Master with Blockchain Management will broaden students' knowledge of global supply chains, financial trades (including cryptocurrencies, Token economy and ICOs), asset ledgers, legal regulations (smart contracts), virtual security (cybersecurity), and decentralized networking. By fostering an understanding of the fundamentals of blockchain technology, market landscape and how it is used, Online Master with Blockchain Management students will have the tools and frameworks to build business strategies in sustainable, inclusive ways.

Program Outline

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The Online Master with Blockchain Management will make students feel empowered to analyze and communicate the challenges and opportunities associated with the use of blockchain technology in business. In addition, Online Master with Blockchain Management students will study the economic, technical, political, and environmental implications of blockchain strategy on markets and the future of this advanced technology.

The Online Master with Blockchain Management program uses business case studies that demonstrate the benefits, the drivers, the functionality, and characteristics of the problem being solved to provide real life examples to students of the technology’s influence. By graduation, Online Master with Blockchain Management students will be able to proficiently manage blockchain technologies and take the lead in this disruptive industry.

Become a Leader with a Broad Set of Managerial Skills

Effective Teamwork and Project Management (6 ECTS)

Optimize the Use of Productive Resources

Operations Management (6 ECTS)

Finance for Management (8 ECTS)

Provide Strategic Direction on a Global Scale

Strategic Management and Analytics (8 ECTS)

Economics and Geopolitics (6 ECTS)

Discover the Core Principles of Blockchain Technology

Tokenomics and Cryptocurrency Markets (6 ECTS)

Blockchain Technology and Platforms (6 ECTS)

Investigate the Link Between Blockchain and Business Intelligence & Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS)

Business Intelligence in the Era of Big Data and AI (6 ECTS)

Explore Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Laws and Regulations

Blockchain and Crypto-Economy Regulation & Governance (6 ECTS)

Innovate and Venture Out in One of the Fastest-Growing Sectors

Business Models and Entrepreneurship in Blockchain (6 ECTS)

Evaluate Your Abilities in Blockchain Management with a Comprehensive Final Project

Final Project (20 ECTS)

A Final Project (Capstone) is a multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for Master students. Students take what they have learned throughout the course of their Master’s program and apply it to examine a specific idea/problem within their area of specialization. A Final Project involves the identification of an existing problem in a real-world setting and the application of learned skills and methods to develop a solution that addresses the problem directly. There are several options among which students can choose for developing their Final Project: either it may be geared toward research or may be more oriented toward problem-solving. Solutions offered by students are usually interactive and realistic, meaning they can be implemented and used either in professional life or in further research and study.

Please download the Course Outline below for full program details including module learning outcomes, learning hours, teaching, learning and assessment methods, grading system and pass rates.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Has comprehensive specialised knowledge and understanding of how cultural, economic, political, and technological frameworks affect management practices and how they can be managed effectively;
2. Identifies and evaluates theoretical approaches necessary for planning and decision-making in business. These include ideas that support the modelling and management of the decisions across the broad range of functional areas;
3. Has relevant knowledge of organisations, and their role in pursuing sustainable business in the context in which they operate and how they are managed in compliance with codes of ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility;
4. Has a critical understanding of business continuity management including knowledge of possible risks and regulatory environment that can impact business operations;
5. Has comprehensive knowledge about methods to manage innovation processes and digital technologies that are in demand, and implications of digital technologies for individuals and societies;
6. Identifies and evaluates key issues related to administering the human elements when managing projects such as teamwork, communication, motivation, and diversity;
7. Has a comprehensive and critical understanding of the principal current research issues in management as well as in a specific industry or functional area of a personal professional interest;
8. Possesses multi-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge of management in a specific industry or functional area of a personal professional interest.

SKILLS:

1. Performs critical evaluation and analysis of business environment and of the main concepts, structures and approaches of strategic business management with incomplete or limited information;
2. Demonstrates capability in using specialised skills to make decisions and create global strategies in different business operations, digital transformation, and finance in order to adopt to fast-changing business environment;
3. Demonstrates leadership skills necessary to empower, inspire and manage teams, innovation and creative problem-solving while managing a business;
4. Develops new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques in the domain of business management including digital skills and use of modern technologies;
5. Develops an ability to identify and assess risks relating to the business, digital and financial environment and to design strategies to mitigate specific managerial risks;
6. Monitors and maintains compliance with appropriate business regulations and formulates practical responses to the legal and external environment challenges associated with operating a business;
7. Demonstrate capability in using data referring to business analytics to better forecast and execute business strategies and operations;
8. Demonstrates capability in using knowledge and skills of management to conduct research within a specific industry or functional area of a personal professional interest, taking into account the need for synthesis, setting objectives, methodological process and application of strategies;
9. Demonstrate specialised knowledge of management that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to execution of the managerial function.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrates the ability to respond to the main political, economic, social, and technological variables and to formulate the priorities and strategies necessary for an organisation to succeed considering the global outlook and trends;
2. Manages business projects by establishing a global vision that incorporates every facet of business development and constructs innovation and cultural diversity as an advantage in business contexts that are complex and unpredictable and require new strategic approaches;
3. Is accountable for managing people and practicing management with commitment to democratic values and sustainability adopting the practices based on learning, service and social inclusion;
4. Demonstrates autonomy in the direction of personal development and lifelong learning applicable to the business environment;
5. Creates a research-based diagnosis to problems in management by integrating knowledge from new or interdisciplinary fields in management and makes judgements with incomplete or limited information;
6. Engages in critical analysis in the area of management and demonstrates independent thought, evaluation and problem-solving underpinned by evidence-based arguments;
7. Take responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge in management or a specific industry/functional area of a personal professional interest by identifying an existing business problem and by conducting original research.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

BLOCKCHAIN ECONOMICS:

Learn how blockchain technology is transforming the world’s economy and existing financial environments where cryptocurrency is starting to replace traditional monetary systems. From Peer to Peer (P2P) transactions to internal security blockchain make this technology of high interest to regular customers, financial service providers, and governments alike.

REGULATION & GOVERNANCE IN BLOCKCHAIN:

Learn how companies and governing bodies are managing the roll out of cryptocurrencies on a micro and macro level with different systems for managing and executing changes to cryptocurrency blockchains.

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS & BIG DATA:

Understand the trends shaping the industry. Blockchain-generated Big Data is the next generation of secure data storage that is nearly unbreachable. Find out how this is possible and how companies and governments are embracing this advanced technology.

BUSINESS MODELS & FREE ENTERPRISE IN BLOCKCHAIN:

Explore the interworkings of blockchain from a business perspective. Understand both its volatility and security. Discover how blockchain is disrupting markets and changing the way the consumer makes transactions and creates value in the market.

BLOCKCHAIN STRATEGIES & OPERATIONS:

Learn how a decentralized distributed digital ledger works and what makes it unique. Evaluate its economic applications and transformative potential. Develop an effective digital strategy to transform your organization’s operations and impact competition.

LEARNING METHODOLOGIES & DESIGN THINKING:

The Online Master with Blockchain Management professors use the latest learning tools, technologies, case studies and methodologies to foster an applicable learning environment that readies students for the real world. Enhance your creative potential whilst building a growth mindset, learn to drive innovation and create competitive advantage as you adapt to challenging situations and take a proactive approach in finding solutions to real-life blockchain application projects.