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Cryptocurrencies have become mainstream, and the underlying technology known as blockchain has gained a new level of prominence.

Billions of dollars are being invested in this new asset class and cryptocurrency companies are increasing the number of workers at an exceptional rate in recent years. Thus, out of all the possible options, many of those looking to increase their chances of getting hired in this sector find blockchain degrees offered at universities as an excellent opportunity to start their career.

Higher education institutions are no strangers to this and many offer courses or include blockchain-related modules in their curricula. We are therefore pleased to see how, in a recent report published by Bankless Times, the University of Salamanca has been named as one of the best universities in the world for blockchain-related degrees. The Master in Blockchain and Smart Contracts managed by the BISITE Research Group has been positioned along with other great houses of study as a benchmark in the training plan in this area.

This is a fantastic achievement, and we are very proud to have our efforts in this industry recognized. Through education and research, we can push the frontiers of knowledge and help shape the future for the better.

University of Salamanca Master's Degree in Blockchain and Smart Contracts

The blockchain course at the master's level offers interesting employment opportunities to students, as professionals with these skills are growing in demand. Especially as the technology develops further and more use cases are discovered.

Students will gain extensive knowledge about smart contracts, cryptocurrencies, blockchain systems and much more.

Those wishing to pursue this master's degree must hold an official Spanish university degree or one issued by a higher education institution in the European Higher Education Area.

Students from outside the European Higher Education Area must have an authenticated or apostilled degree that allows them to access postgraduate studies. 

The syllabus

The course modules will cover a wide range of disciplines, including:

Cryptography

- Mathematics, primitives and cryptographic asymmetry

- Public and private keys

 Distributed systems

- P2P distributed systems

- Consensus algorithms

- Security and vulnerabilities

Blockchain systems

- General concepts: Definition, types, benefits and limitations

- Blockchain-related use cases

- Architecture and physical environments

Blockchain platforms

- Ethereum and Hyperledger

- Hyperledger Fabric and tools

Programming cryptoeconomic algorithms

- How cryptocurrencies work; payment methods

- Machine Learning and algorithmic methods

Decentralized systems and smart contracts 

- Smart Contracts concept and characteristics

Blockchain and IoT

- IoT basics and the use of Blockchain with IoT

- Use cases and application examples

Legal aspects

- Legal aspects of Blockchain, Bitcoin and Smart Contracts

We are proud to be able to contribute to the promotion and projection of such important technologies as blockchain and everything that converges around it.

Here you will find more information about the program, deadlines and cost.