Master of Science in Computing Blockchain Technologies and Applications

There is an increasing recognition of the importance of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) for companies in Ireland and internationally. The reason for this is that Blockchain/ DLTs are at the cutting edge of a vast range of new applications in quality control, contract management, digital currencies and transparency in governance.

Blockchain is also a universal infrastructure that can store or transfer information anywhere, regardless of country.

Blockchain can also integrate smoothly with existing processes and systems in any sector and industry. “The use of blockchain promises to bring significant efficiency to global supply chains, financial transactions (including cryptocurrencies, Token economy, and ICOs), asset ledgers, legal regulations (e.g. smart contracts), and decentralized networking.” – University of Barcelona

This MSc programme will be of particular interest to students who wish to understand how Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies with their underlying characteristics of Provenance, Immutability, Consensus and Finality can be used in healthcare, supply chain management, energy, trade systems, banking and finance, cybersecurity, intellectual property, digital verification and identity management and government services. By learning about blockchain graduates will become a key part of increasingly multi skilled teams that are responsible for planning and managing the implementation of next-generation IT systems in almost all aspects of business and society.