Master MBA in Blockchain Management

El Master MBA in Blockchain Management se imparte en modalidad presencial en Barcelona.

Overview
One of the most influential and important emerging technologies in modern business, blockchain promises to shape the 21st century in various sectors. This major explores how blockchain can revolutionize economics while addressing some of the most pressing problems in society such as trust, transparency, inclusive participation and fair trade. Students will gain an in-depth, panoramic understanding of the fundamentals of blockchain, while critically evaluating the processes, practices and tools of this disruptive technology.

Degree Awarded
- A university MBA degree awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), (título propio), a state-recognized university in Spain.
- An MBA degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA and certified by eduQua.

Learning From Leaders
Events that introduce EU students to globally successful leaders are a fundamental aspect of our approach to providing the business education that will kick start your career.

Additional Qualifications
While completing your MBA program, you will have the opportunity to earn an additional qualification, a U.K. state-recognized degree from London Metropolitan University (London Met). You may choose to study an MSc in International Business Management or an MBA.

In order to obtain the state-recognized MBA, you must complete an extra module, Building Business Insights, and a business competency simulation. To earn the MSc in International Business Management, you must complete an extra business consultancy project and a business competency simulation. These courses are in addition to the MBA coursework.

The London Met MSc in International Business Management program is designed for aspiring professionals with less than two years of work experience, while the London Met MBA is for working professionals and those who have previously held managerial roles.

Both qualifications can be earned in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

Benefits of Studying an MBA

Gain guest speaker insights
in class and at exclusive EU events

Improve business skills
to take the next career step

Gain a specialist knowledge
to stand out from the crowd

Why Barcelona?
Studying an MBA in Blockchain Management in Barcelona gives students the opportunity to expand their business knowledge in one of the world’s most advanced smart cities. Entrepreneurs and innovators are nurtured and cultivated in this forward-thinking city, which attracts outstanding tech talent and innovative startups, of which there are currently more than 1300. Barcelona is also home to some of the world’s largest multinational companies, including Airbnb, Amazon and the Siemens Innovation Center.

This diverse and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast boasts almost five kilometers of golden beaches and provides students with excellent opportunities for sports activities and socializing. Famously home to FC Barcelona, it also has a wide array of cultural offerings including museums, UNESCO-listed monuments and architectural gems from the city’s most celebrated son, Antoni Gaudí.

Fees
Investing in an education at EU Business School is investing in the future.

Choosing a program that fulfils several criteria, including professional objectives, educational goals and budget, is a process that requires considerable research and deliberation.

EU has various payment installment plans available. The Admissions Services department is always available to assist with any questions regarding our fees and tuition.

Tuition Fees
For a comprehensive overview of EU’s MBA programs’ tuition and fee structure for our Barcelona campus, view the table below.

Admission Process
The admission process at EU Business School is clear and straightforward. Applicants must fulfil specific academic and English language requirements to be eligible for admittance into their chosen program.

Prospective students are evaluated on the strength of their applications as a whole. Consideration is given to the student’s qualities and abilities: leadership potential, academic achievements, performance on standardized tests, extracurricular activities and personal experiences. EU's Admissions Services department will assist all applicants throughout the entire application process.

Career Options
Upon the successful completion of any of EU's MBA degrees, graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, EU's programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.

EU's graduates possess an international mindset, multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.

The MBA with a major in blockchain management provides students with business and managerial skills as well as knowledge in blockchain and its applications. Heralded by some as the second generation of internet, companies are eyeing blockchain technology with interest but often lack the skills and knowledge to be able to apply it effectively. Graduates of this MBA program may be interested in the following careers.

Blockchain Consultant
Blockchain consultants will work with clients to advise them on how blockchain solutions can help them achieve their organizational goals through business model improvement, operational optimization and the creation of new opportunities, among others. These professionals are innovative thinkers who will work with developers, business development, solution architects and the sales team to prepare project proposals for top management which may include revolutionizing distribution systems and enhancing security, among others. They may work across several sectors, such as financial, health and publishing.

Blockchain consultants require a strong understanding of blockchain technology and its applications together with good interpersonal, communication and project management skills.

Crypto Trader
Crypto traders analyze and manage digital asset portfolios. To succeed in this profession, these investment professionals will constantly research and monitor crypto markets to determine the evolution of their investments for possible adjustments as well as to seek out new trading opportunities. They need knowledge of cryptocurrencies as well as a deep understanding of trading and financial investments. They will supervise automated trading activity and manage the relationship with digital asset exchanges and liquidity suppliers. They will prepare reports on investments for management.

Strong mathematical and quantitative analysis skills are needed for this profession as well as excellent interpersonal skills to manage the client portfolio.

Blockchain Project Manager
Blockchain project managers act as the liaison between designers and clients/end-users to ensure that a blockchain’s project objectives are met within the specified timeframe and resources. These professionals need to understand the complexities and technical language of blockchain to communicate effectively with both parties, and are tasked with creating road maps, tracking product evolution, problem-solving within the project and reporting to top management.

Advanced project management, problem-solving, organizational and people skills are essential for success in this profession.

Business Development Director
Business development directors will drive the organization’s sales by increasing its client portfolio and penetrating new markets. They are tasked with sourcing new clients and developing current relationships for business opportunities. They have a strong understanding of the company’s products and markets and will help establish long-term business relationships for business longevity. For market development, they undertake research and analysis to determine opportunity and risk; for expansion into foreign markets, they will require knowledge of local markets, culture and regulations.

Business development directors can establish trust through strong interpersonal and communication skills. They have analytical and research skills as well a good understanding of finance.

Areas of Work
The MBA with a major in blockchain management provides students with a business skill set together with knowledge of blockchain and its applications. Market analysts forecast that blockchain technology will revolutionize several sectors in many ways, some of which are listed below. These sectors may be of interest for graduates of this MBA program.

Learning Outcomes
Blockchain management graduates will be taught to think in disruptive ways to promote the application of this new technology in business. In addition, students will:

-Gain insight into general-purpose technologies that promise to shape the 21st Century
-Look at how this transformational technology influences the development of new processes and mechanisms
-Examine how transparent technologies like blockchain are impacting ways of doing business
-Apply blockchain technology to solve a problem in an economic sector using a breakthrough innovation

Structure
Markets such as Fintech, healthcare, logistics, energy and telecommunications are rapidly evolving technologically through the application of blockchain technology. This program provides an in-depth, panoramic understanding of the fundamentals of blockchain, while critically evaluating the processes, practices and tools of this disruptive technology. Students who study this MBA program are destined to be the game changers of the future: they will learn how to successfully apply blockchain to current business operations, opening new pathways within organizations.

Program Structure
The MBA in Blockchain Management (90 ECTS) is a one-year, three-term degree. Students complete five to six course modules per term which are combined with seminars, company visits, guest speaker sessions and case studies among others. In order to graduate, students must complete a management research methods module and a dissertation. This program is also available as a two-year, six-term, part-time degree.

Term 1 (18 CH - 23 ECTS)
-Transformational Management & Leadership
-Organizational Behavior
-Financial Reporting & Analysis
-Marketing in a Digital World
-Data Analysis for Managers
-Negotiation
-Consulting Lab
-Crafting Your Future I

Term 2 (21 CH - 27 ECTS)
-Corporate Finance
-People & Talent Management
-Global Economics for Managers
-Strategy & Decision Making
-Management Information Systems
-Communication for Success
-Legal Issues & Business Ethics
-Crafting Your Future II
-Business Strategy Simulation

Term 3 (15 CH - 20 ECTS)
-Blockchain 101
-Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and the Fintech Industry
-Blockchain Applications & New Business Models
-Blockchain & Sustainable Development
-Blockchain & the Non-Profit Industry

Duration
Three terms/one year (full time) or six terms/two years (part time)

Number of Credits
90 ECTS

Start dates
October, January & March

Language
English

Location
Barcelona