Program Overview

Online Master's in Global Business with Blockchain Technology

Overview

The Online Master's in Global Business with Blockchain Technology is a graduate program designed to integrate advanced business concepts with the latest developments in blockchain technology. This degree prepares students to utilize blockchain for various business applications, including financial services, banking, identity management, and more, enhancing digital transaction security and efficiency.

Types

• Master

Location

• Online

Credits

• 31

Cost

• $355/credit hour

Program Description

Learn the fundamentals of blockchain technology and how to use these new capabilities in a variety of business applications like financial services, banking, identity management, and more. This degree teaches the core concepts, frameworks, and skills necessary to lead and implement blockchain initiatives that make digital transactions more secure. You’ll study concepts such as:

• The role of blockchain technology in finance
• Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, and their market impact
• Using blockchain technology to address data accuracy, reliability, and transparency
• Components and structures of blockchain business networks
• And more!

Programs & Requirements

Master of Science in Global Business with Blockchain Technology

Learn blockchain technology online with UC’s global business graduate program featuring a blockchain focus. In this one-of-a-kind program, you’ll prepare to excel at the intersection of two professional fields experiencing rapid growth: business and IT.

You’ll build an expert understanding of blockchain technology through virtual lab exercises, research, and hands-on activities. In addition, our cutting-edge curriculum will teach you applications for blockchain within a global business context. You’ll learn how to:

• Develop programming code to implement crypto assets and perform blockchain data mining
• Create and implement cryptocurrencies, hyper ledgers, Ethereum, and decentralized applications
• Analyze blockchain technology’s impact on different aspects of business
• Address specific needs and challenges in the field of blockchain technology

Course Requirements

• BLCN 531 - Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
• BLCN 532 - Blockchain Development
• BLCN 533 - Finance and Blockchain
• BLCN 534 - Fundamentals of Database Systems
• BLCN 535 - Cryptography
• BLCN 631 - Blockchain Implementation
• BLCN 632 - Data Mining
• BLCN 633 - Global Marketing and Blockchain Technology
• BLCN 634 - Human Resource Management and Blockchain
• BLCN 636 - Legal & Regulatory Framework of Blockchain
• BADM 699 - Capstone

Blockchain Certificate

The Blockchain Certificate at University of the Cumberlands is a 12-credit hour graduate-level online certificate program designed to equip students to approach the challenges of blockchain technology as it applies to a cryptocurrency platform.

• Required Course:
  • BLCN 531 Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies (3 hours)
• Elective Courses (choose 3; each are 3 credit hours)
  • BLCN 533 Finance and Blockchain
  • BLCN 633 Global Marketing and Blockchain
  • BLCN 634 Human Resource Management and Blockchain
  • BLCN 636 Legal & Regulatory Framework of Blockchain

Mission & Goals

The mission of the global business with blockchain master's program is to prepare students to become productive, competent, and ethical professionals in the business world.

• Gain an understanding of and competence in using blockchain technology
• Develop programming code to implement crypto assets and perform blockchain mining with foundational terminology
• Implement database solutions in the context of blockchain technology
• Analyze blockchain technology's impact on different aspects of business
• Address specific needs and challenges in the field of blockchain technology

Career Outcomes

With a master's in global business with blockchain technology, you can pursue various career paths, including roles such as:

• Logistician: $77,520
• Management Analyst: $95,290
• Purchasing Manager: $75,120
• Chief Executive: $189,520
• Information Research Scientist: $136,620
• Top Executive: $100,090

Faculty Experts

• Dr. Geremy Harper
• Dr. Hannah Bolinsky
• Dr. Steve Horan

Program Accreditation

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has received specialized accreditations for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).