Your chance to shape the future of business, worldwide.

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!
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Programs & Requirements

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

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.

Courses (12 hours)

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
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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
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Blockchain in Business Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Logistician: $77,520

Logistician: $77,520

Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain.

Management Analyst: $95,290

Management Analyst: $95,290

Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.

Purchasing Manager: $75,120

Purchasing Manager: $75,120

Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents.

Chief Executive: $189,520

Chief Executive: $189,520

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Information Research Scientist: $136,620

Information Research Scientist: $136,620

Computer and information research scientists design innovative uses for new and existing computing technology.

Top Executive: $100,090

Top Executive: $100,090

Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.

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Common Questions

A 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.

This program typically takes about one to two years to complete, depending on whether you study full-time or part-time. It usually requires around 31 credit hours.

Yes, you can get a master's in global business with blockchain technology online. The University of the Cumberlands offers this master's degree entirely online, providing flexibility for students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments.

Whether a master's in global business with blockchain technology is worth it depends on your career goals and interests. This degree can be highly valuable if you are interested in the intersection of business and cutting-edge technology, as it prepares you for roles that leverage blockchain technology to solve business challenges. It can also open doors to high-paying jobs in a rapidly growing field.

With a master's in global business with blockchain technology, you can pursue various career paths, including roles such as logistician, management analyst, purchasing manager, chief executive, information research scientist, and top executive. These roles involve using blockchain technology to improve business processes, enhance security, and drive innovation.

To get a master's in global business with blockchain technology, you typically need to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. You will need to apply to a university that offers the program, such as the University of the Cumberlands. The application process may include submitting transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and possibly standardized test scores. Once admitted, you will complete the required coursework and any additional program requirements to earn the degree.

A master of blockchain-enabled business is similar to a master's in global business with blockchain technology. It focuses on teaching students how to use blockchain technology in various business contexts. This degree aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage blockchain projects, enhance digital security, and lead innovations in business practices using blockchain technology.

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Dr. Deya Banisakher

Dr. Deya Banisakher

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Dr. Deya Banisakher

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deya.banisakher [at] ucumberlands.edu
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Dr. Kimberly Castle

Dr. Kimberly Castle

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Dr. Kimberly Castle

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kimberly.castle [at] ucumberlands.edu
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Dr. Alison Billman

Dr. Alison Billman

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Dr. Alison Billman

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alison.billman [at] ucumberlands.edu
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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) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please refer to our IACBE member status page

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