Award in Unlocking Blockchain and Crypto Markets: Digital Finance, Innovation and Regulation

Course Title

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

20 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time

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The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first degree in an area related to ICT, Business and Finance, and Law.

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Please check your eligibility to join this short course and time-tabling details with the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies. The short course will only be delivered subject to a minimum number of applications being received.

This dynamic short course offers you a well-rounded, interdisciplinary approach to mastering the fast-evolving world of crypto-assets. Designed for professionals like you, it blends technical, economic, and regulatory insights to help you navigate the crypto landscape with confidence. You鈥檒l start with a solid introduction to blockchain and crypto-assets, building a strong conceptual foundation. From there, you鈥檒l dive into key economic principles like tokenomics and discover how crypto-assets are transforming capital markets and financial systems. The course also unpacks the technology behind crypto-assets, giving you essential knowledge of blockchain infrastructure and smart contract development鈥攕o you can engage effectively with technologists and apply decentralised solutions. Beyond technical and economic skills, you鈥檒l gain a clear understanding of the regulatory environment through an in-depth analysis of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. By the end, you鈥檒l be equipped with the expertise and practical tools needed to bridge innovation and compliance in the crypto-asset industry..


Summer Period

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

DLT5000	Introduction to Blockchain, DLTs and Cryptocurrencies	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Unit (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

DLT5300	Applied Economics and Tokenomics	5 ECTS
DLT5302	Investments, Securities, Derivatives and Cryptocurrencies	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

DLT5140	Smart Contract Coding Literacy	5 ECTS
DLT5201	MiCA: Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the Regulations for Micro-credentials, 2024.

By the end, you will:

Develop a strong conceptual understanding of blockchain technology and crypto-assets within an interdisciplinary framework.
Analyse the economic principles and tokenomics driving the growth and impact of crypto-assets in global financial systems.
Gain practical knowledge of blockchain infrastructure and the fundamentals of smart contract development.
Understand the transformative role of crypto-assets in capital markets and assess their potential risks and opportunities.
Acquire the skills to engage and collaborate effectively with technologists and stakeholders in the crypto-asset ecosystem.
Interpret and apply the regulatory framework of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation to ensure compliance and responsible innovation.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fee: Eur2,750

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This program can help you pursue roles such as a Crypto-Asset Analyst, where you'd evaluate crypto markets and blockchain projects for investment strategies; a Blockchain Project Manager, leading initiatives and ensuring collaboration among teams and stakeholders; a Digital Asset Compliance Officer, overseeing regulatory compliance in crypto operations; a DeFi Strategist, designing and managing DeFi products in fintech; a Tokenomics Consultant, advising on token design and economic structures; and a Regulatory Policy Advisor, helping shape crypto policies for government and private sectors.

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