Introduction to Digital Currencies
Module Code: DFIN-511
Credits/Units: 10
Module Description:
The course is designed to provide an introductory understanding of decentralized digital currencies (cryptocurrencies) such as bitcoin. In particular, the course will survey the theory and principles by which cryptocurrencies operate, practical examples of basic cryptocurrency transactions, the likely interaction of cryptocurrencies with the banking, financial, legal and regulatory systems, and how cryptocurrencies could be viewed within a framework of innovation and development. The course will consist of four general topics:
Theoretical introduction to digital currencies: This will include the history of digital currencies, the invention of decentralized consensus through proof-of-work, and a technical overview of cryptographic currencies such as bitcoin, as well as alternative/advanced uses of the blockchain.
Practical introduction to digital currencies: This will include practical, introductory exercises in utilizing and constructing cryptocurrency transactions.
Banking, financial and regulatory implications of digital currencies: Overview of how cryptocurrencies map to the existing monetary and banking system and possible approaches to regulation and development.
Innovation & development: How cryptocurrencies can be viewed through innovation frameworks and what possibilities exist for cryptocurrencies to accelerate development.
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MSc in Digital Currency
Programme Information
Required Credits/Units: 90
The Master degree is designed to prepare participants become competent professionals in the field of digital currencies. Graduates benefit from a broad background, combining courses in finance, management, computer science, and information systems to provide a holistic analysis of digital currency systems, applications, and services. Students get exposed to an enriching and stimulating curriculum that includes topics on money and banking, international financial and currency markets, principles of disruptive innovations, regulatory frameworks, cryptography and cryptographic systems security, distributed systems architectures, and others. Theoretical principles, state-of-the-art research and case studies of digital currency systems and tools are mastered by students who may also select to advance their programming skills and become highly skilled developers in digital currencies or specialize in financial/management aspects and become highly literate consultants, entrepreneurs or financial professionals. The degree constitutes an independent and terminal study in addition to providing the basis for acceptance to, and continued studies towards, a doctoral degree.
Programme Outline
1st Semester
Required Courses
Code Course Title Credits
DFIN-511 Introduction to Digital Currencies 10
DFIN-513 Open Financial Systems 10
FIN-512 Money and Banking 10
2nd Semester
Required Courses
Code Course Title Credits
DFIN-522 Regulation and Digital Currencies 10
FIN-521 International Currency Markets 10
MGT-523 Principles of Disruptive Innovation 10
3rd Semester
30 credits required
Code Course Title Credits
DFIN-535 Digital Currencies in the Developing World 10
FIN-534 Financial markets and Alternative Investments 10
MIS-536 Digital Currency Information Systems and Resources 10 
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