Academic Freedom to Discover Your Purpose
Open Curriculum Design at Atlantic International University
The Blockchain Technology and Digital Currency program prepares students to understand cryptocurrencies as well as the benefits of blockchain technology. Students are introduced to blockchain technology and how to apply this concept to other fields like healthcare, contracts, supply chains, voting, telecoms, pharmaceuticals, energy and of course banking and finance. Other concepts related to digital currencies also includes the future of digital currencies as a decentralized currency, international and financial currency markets. This new field is gaining momentum and any business leader or innovator would benefit from understanding these new concepts as they will slowly continue to evolve until they are part of every day society. The program of Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency at AIU, is a distance learning program that will be tailor-made and designed exclusively for you, by you, and with your counselor. The flexibility to meet your needs is rarely found in any other distance learning program. Our program does not require that each student studies the same subjects and uses the same books and study materials as other students. Instead, our online Associate Programs are designed just for you. They are individually designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
Important: You can find below an example of the topics or areas of study that you can develop and work on during your study program. This does not mean, in any way, that said example implies being a complete list that you are obliged to carry out at AIU, but that it is used by you as it is, an example or guide at your service. We remind you that AIU does not require its students to follow a standardized curriculum. Do you want to learn more about curriculum design at AIU? (Courses and Study Plans)
Topics and Study Areas in Cloud Computing:
Topics and Study Areas in Blockhchain Technology & Digital Currency:
Developing Blockchain Strategy (Desarrollo de la Estrategia Blockchain)
Blockchain (Blockchain)
Blockchain Technology (Tecnología Blockchain)
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies (Blockchain y Criptomonedas)
Blockchain Development (Desarrollo de Blockchain)
Finance and Blockchain (Finanzas y Blockchain)
Digital Currency Programming (Programación de Moneda Digital)
International Currency Markets (Mercados de Divisas Internacionales)
Data Mining (Procesamiento de Datos)
Global Marketing and Blockchain (Marketing Global y Blockchain)
Blockchain Ecosystems (Ecosistemas Blockchain)
Digital Currencies in the Developing World (Monedas Digitales en el Mundo en Desarrollo)
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies (Tecnologías Bitcoin y Criptomonedas)
Ethics, Risks and Blockchain in Financial Technologies (Ética, Riesgos y Blockchain en Tecnologías Financieras)
Cryptocurrencies and Ledgers (Criptomonedas y Libros Mayores)
Digital Business Strategy and Innovation (Innovación y Estrategia Empresarial Digital)
Open Financial Systems (Sistemas Financieros Abiertos)
Regulation in Digital Currencies (Regulación en Monedas Digitales)
Cryptographic Systems Security (Seguridad de los Sistemas Criptográficos)
Research Courses in Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency
Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Associate Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication: Every graduate with a AssociateDegree in Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency must publish his or her thesis online on a public domain, through magazines or professional newspapers
Career Center in Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency
This new market is booming because everyone wants some part in it. Startup companies are raising money (3.7 billion to date) in businesses related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. There are apps, platforms, tools, sites, blogs and educational opportunities related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Not only are new businesses investing in this new field, current banks and big technology corporations like Microsoft, Apple, Google and Facebook are looking for solutions to join in and establish blockchain systems as part of their arsenal. Without a centralized governing body, there is some fear as to what the future might hold, so these companies need professionals that are very well versed in blockchain and cryptocurrency to keep up and find solutions to not be left behind. Lastly, governments need advisors and experts who understand the technology in order to advise them as to what to do when it comes to blockchain and cryptocurrency as they also need to make sure there is some sort of order. All in all, there are opportunities everywhere since blockchain technology is very new and we are still in the very early stages to what it can become.
Get to know the AIU experience
Essential Skills
Knowledge of software and design
Problem solver
Programming languages like Java, C++, Python, Java Script, Ruby, C#
Cryptography knowledge
Smart Contracts knowledge
Data structures
Architecture when it comes to blockchain
App developer
Ability to work in projects that are open-source
Ability to work with data structures
Ability to work in peer-to-peer network.
Opportunities for Employment
There are many jobs available as blockchain technology continues to evolve and digital currencies continue to grow. Data Scientists are needed to analyze the transactions that are taking place, Financial Analysts are needed to come up with financial strategies, Journalists are needed to document the latest news that come out from the topic, Machine Learning Engineers are needed to create applications around blockchain technology, Marketing Managers are needed to market the cryptocurrencies already in use, Research Analysts are needed to make good decisions and analyze cryptocurrencies, Security Architects are needed to make sure the safety of the blockchain technology, Technical Writers are needed to write about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, and Web Developers are needed to write the code for the cryptocurrencies technologies as well as understand the new coding languages that is arising.
Resources for Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency
VMware vCenter Configuration Manager – https://www.virtualizationworks.com/vCenter-Configuration-Manager.asp
CFEngine – https://cfengine.com/
Lifecycle Management tool for physical and virtual servers – https://www.theforeman.org/
SaltStack – https://docs.saltproject.io/en/latest/topics/cloud/
VMWare – https://www.vmware.com/
Open Source Cloud Software – https://www.openstack.org/
Google cloud – https://cloud.google.com/
Cloud Infrastructure – https://www.hashicorp.com/products/terraform
Development and Resources from AWS – https://aws.amazon.com/devops/resources/
ChefAutomate – https://www.chef.io/products/chef-automate
Red Hat Ansible Tower – https://www.ansible.com/products/tower
Open Source Code – https://www.redhat.com/en
Puppet Enterprise – https://puppet.com/products/puppet-enterprise/
AWS Elastic Beastalk – https://aws.amazon.com/elasticbeanstalk/?hp=tile&so-exp=below
Contact Us Today!
We understand how busy adults do not have time to go back to school. Now, it’s possible to earn your degree in the comfort of your own home and still have time for yourself and your family. The Admissions office is here to help you, for additional information or to see if you qualify for admissions please contact us. If you are ready to apply please submit your Online Application and paste your resume and any additional comments/questions in the area provided.
Pioneer Plaza
900 Fort Street Mall 905
Honolulu, HI 96813
800-993-0066 (Toll Free in US)
808-924-9567 (Internationally)
808-947-2488 (Fax)
