Blockchain Technologies and Apps Micro-credential
This micro-credential will prepare students with the ability to create decentralized applications (dApps) that require knowledge of blockchain and smart contract technologies. Blockchain and smart contracts are the backbone for Web 3.0, the next generation internet.
Students enrolling in the stand-alone option of this micro-credential are required to submit proof of a prior bachelor’s degree. For more information, please refer to Additional Requirements for Graduate Programs.
When taken as a stand-alone offering, this micro-credential is eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
This micro-credential is part of the personalization series. For more information about personalization series micro-credentials, see the Micro-credential Series section of the Additional Offerings page and the Micro-credential Bulletin.
Requirements
The 🌐 icon appears in the title of traditional courses that are also available as a set of module courses. Module course availability may be limited to certain academic calendars. See Course Types for information about module courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IN530 | Introduction to Blockchain | 4 |
| IT530 | 🌐 Computer Networks | 4 |
| IN531 | Blockchain Technologies and Applications | 4 |
| IN532 | Blockchain Application Development (dApps) | 4 |
| IT543 | 🌐 Cryptography Concepts and Techniques | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 20 | |
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