Master in Blockchain Management in Barcelona

Program Overview

Master in Blockchain Management in Barcelona

Program Overview

The Master in Blockchain Management in Barcelona is designed for professionals who want to use blockchain to drive business innovation, increase transparency, and optimize operations – without requiring a technical background. The program focuses on blockchain strategy, regulatory frameworks, tokenization, and decentralized business models.

Key Information

• Duration: 1 year
• Languages: English
• Location: Barcelona
• Annual Intakes: October, January, April
• Format: Morning & Afternoon Schedule
• Tuition Fee: €15,900

Program Highlights

• Accredited Master’s Degree: Earn a globally recognized Master’s, accredited by the Government of Catalonia and the Malta Higher Education Authority.
• Barcelona: A Blockchain Hub: Study in a city at the forefront of blockchain adoption, with access to top industry events, startups, and innovation labs.
• Hands-On Industry Experience: Gain real-world insights through company visits, executive talks, and hands-on projects with blockchain professionals.
• Career Acceleration: Tap into exclusive internship opportunities, career coaching, and networking with recruiters in fintech and blockchain.
• Dynamic Student Life: Connect with an international community, enjoy networking events, and experience Barcelona’s vibrant lifestyle.

Program Structure

• Blockchain
• Digital Strategy
• Regulations
• Innovation
• Geopolitics
• Project Management
• Capstone Project

Core Principles of Blockchain Technology

• Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS)
• Operations Management (6 ECTS)
• Effective Teamwork and Project Management (6 ECTS)
• Token-base Unit. Crypto Token and Other Types
• Tokenised Relationship of Economic Agents
• The Project Economy Tokenisation
• Tokenisation of the Economy
• Tokens and Their Taxonomy
• Primary Token Market
• Secondary Coin Market
• Blockchain Technology Principles
• Blockchain: The Technical Side
• Blockchain: Smart Contract
• Blockchain Platforms Taxonomy
• Applied Blockchain Platforms and Projects

Core Concepts of Digital Business Strategy & Transformation

• Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS)
• Business Intelligence in the Era of Big Data and AI (6 ECTS)
• Digital Economy and Its New Driving Forces
• Digital Strategy and Transformation
• Drucker’s 7 Sources of Innovation, Open Innovation
• Strategic Approaches to Managing Innovation
• Disruption Theory
• Digital Transformation Journey
• Main Machine Learning (ML) Techniques
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• The Fundamentals of Information Management

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Laws and Regulations

• Blockchain and Crypto-Economy Regulation & Governance (6 ECTS)
• The Regulatory Reporting Information Standards in Blockchain
• Main Regulatory Bodies in Blockchain in the EU and the US
• Regulation Around Cryptocurrencies
• The Need to Regulate Blockchain Technology
• The Implications of GDPR in the Blockchain Technology
• InsurTech and PropTech Industries

Innovate and Venture Out

• Business Models and Entrepreneurship in Blockchain (6 ECTS)
• Process of Business Modelling Based on Blockchain
• New Tech Leaders and How Blockchain Can Impact the Current Tech Giants
• Blockchain Projects Funding: ICO, TGE, STO and IEO
• Blockchain in the Financial and Public Sectors
• Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Blockchain

Economics and Geopolitics

• Economics and Geopolitics (6 ECTS) (Online)
• Strategic Management and Analytics (8 ECTS) (Online)
• Principles of Behavioral Economics
• Geopolitics and Geo-economics Methodologies
• Causes of Globalization
• Strategic Management, Planning and Structure
• Strategic Approaches to Analyzing the Position of an Organization
• Data and Strategy

Professional Leadership, Project Management, and Financial Performance Control

• Effective Teamwork and Project Management (6 ECTS)
• Operations Management (6 ECTS)
• Finance for Management (8 ECTS)

Final Project

• Final Project (Capstone)
• Every Master’s program concludes in the Final Capstone Project. This exciting initiative challenges students to apply their hard-earned knowledge and skills to a real-world problem (within their area of expertise) and devise possible solutions to said issue.

Qualification

• Higher Education Program: Postgraduate Diploma in Blockchain Management
• Accreditation Status: An officially recognized and state-accredited qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School, licensed as Higher Education Institution by MFHEA (License number: )
• MQF/EQF Level: MFHEA deems this qualification to be at Level 7 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning
• Number of ECTS Credits: A minimum of 62 ECTS
• Master of Science (MSc) in Management (Blockchain Management) (90 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 7), an officially recognized and state-accredited qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School in Malta, licensed as Higher Education Institution by MFHEA (License number: )

Admissions Information

• To be eligible for admission to the Master in Blockchain Management in Barcelona, you must:
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher; be in the process of completing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or have a high level of relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
  • Complete all required admissions forms and submit all required documentation.

Tuition Fees

• The Total Fee for the Program is € 15,900. The fee includes application, enrollment, and administrative fees.
• Special offers and scholarships are available for early applicants and winners of scholarship competitions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master in Blockchain Management in Barcelona is a one-year program taught in English, designed for professionals seeking to leverage blockchain technology for business innovation, increased transparency, and operational optimization. It doesn't require a technical background, focusing instead on blockchain strategy, regulatory frameworks, tokenization, and decentralized business models. The program aims to equip students with the skills to assess blockchain's impact, develop implementation roadmaps, and manage blockchain-driven projects in both enterprise and startup settings. Learning is achieved through case studies, industry insights, and hands-on business simulations, bridging the gap between blockchain technology and real-world applications. The program's location in a growing blockchain and fintech hub provides direct exposure to industry leaders and emerging trends. Graduates are prepared for careers in blockchain consulting, digital strategy, fintech, compliance, and corporate innovation, enabling them to navigate the rapidly evolving digital economy. The program is accredited by the Government of Catalonia and the Malta Higher Education Authority.

Outline:

The program structure is divided into several modules covering core principles of blockchain technology, digital business strategy & transformation, blockchain and cryptocurrency laws and regulations, innovation and venturing into the blockchain sector, strategic management and global economics, professional leadership and project management, and culminating in a final Capstone Project.

• Blockchain: This section covers Blockchain Technology Principles, the technical side of blockchain, smart contracts, blockchain platforms taxonomy, and applied blockchain platforms and projects.
It also includes a module on tokenization, exploring crypto tokens, tokenized relationships of economic agents, the project economy tokenization, tokenization of the economy, token taxonomy, primary and secondary coin markets.
• Digital Strategy & Transformation: Modules in this area include Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology; Business Intelligence in the Era of Big Data and AI; focusing on digital economy driving forces, digital strategy and transformation, Drucker’s 7 Sources of Innovation, open innovation, strategic approaches to managing innovation, disruption theory, the digital transformation journey, main machine learning techniques, artificial intelligence, and information management fundamentals.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: The "Business Models and Entrepreneurship in Blockchain" module explores blockchain-based business modeling processes, the impact of blockchain on tech giants, blockchain project funding (ICO, TGE, STO, and IEO), blockchain in financial and public sectors, and entrepreneurial opportunities in blockchain.
• Strategic Management & Geopolitics: Modules cover Economics and Geopolitics (online), and Strategic Management and Analytics (online).
Topics include principles of behavioral economics, geopolitical and geo-economic methodologies, causes of globalization, strategic management, planning and structure, strategic approaches to analyzing organizational position, and data and strategy.
• Project Management & Finance: Modules include Effective Teamwork and Project Management, Operations Management, and Finance for Management, covering skills in professional leadership, project management, and financial performance control.

Teaching:

The text mentions learning through case studies, industry insights, and hands-on business simulations. It also highlights company visits and executive talks as part of the learning experience.

Careers:

Graduates are prepared for careers in blockchain consulting, digital strategy, fintech, compliance, and corporate innovation. The program offers career coaching and networking opportunities with recruiters in fintech and blockchain to accelerate career prospects.

Other:

The program is offered in Barcelona, Spain. The program is a Master of Science in Management (Blockchain Management) (90 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 7), but students initially receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Blockchain Management (minimum 62 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 7) before completing the final quarter online to achieve the full Master's degree. The program has both morning and afternoon schedules. The total tuition fee is €15,900. The campus is located in the Eixample district of Barcelona.

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