Start	September 2024
Duration	ca. 3 months
ECTS	10 ECTS
Cost	CHF 8'900
Language	English
Method	In-person lecture (Zurich)

The UZH CAS in Blockchain builds around the UZH Blockchain Center, the largest and most active Academic initiative in the space in Switzerland. With 22 Professors from the most diverse areas, the centre works as a single point of contact between scholars, industry and policymakers. It offers an extensive educational programme ranging from undergraduate students to industry leaders thanks to the unique combination of expertise and world-class research activities.

Based on a multidimensional analysis, in 2022, UZH was ranked first for blockchain Europe (and third worldwide) for blockchain by CoinDesk. This is following our excellent ranking in 2021 (4th worldwide, still first in Europe).

Our exclusive UZH Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Blockchain offers high-quality education specially tailored for industry leaders. The course is taught by world-renowned professors across academic disciplines: Law, Informatics, Economics and Finance. This interdisciplinary approach is necessary to unveil the true potential of this emerging technology and is unique to our programme.

The current edition of the UZH CAS in Blockchain builds on four successful previous editions, since 2019, with more than one hundred alumni who positioned themselves successfully in the blockchain ecosystem or leveraged the knowledge acquired in their area of research. Its contents are yearly renovated following this rapidly varying field.

Professionals in the financial industry, possessing a university degree and several years of experience, who exhibit an interest in information technology. The individuals possess a basic understanding of Business administration, Law, Compliance or Economics.

1. Assess the technology: we provide a scientifically substantiated assessment of the full potential and limitations of blockchain technologies.
2. Understand the implications: we discuss the most important economic and legal factors that determine the past evolution and current situation of blockchain-based systems.
3. Know the trends: we not only enable an insight into state-of-the-art technologies but also identify the most important future developments in the area of blockchain.
4. Meet the Swiss ecosystem: the programme is open and closed with Academic trips to flagship blockchain hubs in Switzerland.

Our lecturers are leading experts from research and industry with an excellent track record in research and teaching. Guest speakers from the industry also offer an insights into current challenges in the field of technology and management.

For a full list of our lecturers, please visit the dedicated lecturers page.

Structure

The study program is divided into three modules:

1. Blockchain Technology (3 ECTS credits)
2. Blockchain Business and Economics (4 ECTS credits)
3. Blockchain Regulation and Law (3 ECTS credits)

A total of 10 ECTS  are required in order to successfully complete the CAS. An ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of around 30 hours. Each module is worth 3 or 4 ECTS credits. This comprises attendance time during the course days as well as preparatory and follow-up work.

Teaching language  

Lessons are in English. The course documents are generally in English.

Assessment

An assessment must be completed for each module.

For the first module, this takes the form of a multiple-choice test on all topics covered in the module.

For the second module, two assessments will be performed.

The third module is also assessed using a multiple-choice test as well as short essays on all topics covered in the module.

(More details about the course will be announced later)

Along with participation in Industry Talks and Lecture Series of the UZH Blockchain Centre.

A final written paper (“assignments”) on a selected topic must be completed at the end of the course. Literature research as well as case studies, evaluations and practical studies are possible. Participants opt for a topic during the course of the module following consultation with a lecturer. The work should comprise approximately 15 pages and be written in either German or English.

Course Dates
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06 September, 2024

Deadline to apply: 15 August, 2024

Degree

Every successful graduate receives a Certificate of Advanced Studies UZH in Blockchain (10 ECTS credits)

University degree (at least) Bachelor’s level or an equivalent qualification as well as basic knowledge in the fields of Computer Science, Law and/or Economics, Finance and Business.

CHF 8'900.-, including course documentation