Blockchain is an especially promising and revolutionary technology because it helps reduce risk, stamps out fraud and brings transparency in a scalable way for myriad uses.
The technology at the heart of bitcoin and other virtual currencies, blockchain is an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way. With blockchain, we can imagine a world in which contracts are embedded in digital code and stored in transparent, shared databases, where they are protected from deletion, tampering, fraud, political control and revision.
Blockchain technology is a game changer where people need protection from identity theft — including the public sector (managing public records and elections), healthcare (keeping records anonymous but easily available), retail (handling large-ticket purchases such as auto leasing and real estate), and, of course, all forms of financial services. It works on decentralised platforms and offers major advantages for business operations such as….transparency, elimination of third parties, cost reduction, micropayments, cryptographic security, and permanent transactions.
The adoption of blockchain in companies across key industries including manufacturing, supply-chain, health, food, finance and the public sector is growing. Companies expressing interest in blockchain include HP, Microsoft, IBM, and Intel. A Gartner study estimates Blockchain will add $3.1 trillion in business value by 2030!
There’s no doubt that the demand for Blockchain skills – on a national & global level – has outstretched the supply of talent. Some reports demonstrate a 500% increase in the demand for blockchain skills in recent years. There are four significant players in the crypto job market, these are:
- Industries – these are big companies like banks, accountancy firms, oil & gas, insurance, retailers as well as law offices that want to keep up with the technology.
- Startups – these are independent businesses and products created since the invention of Blockchain.
- Tech firms – these are the companies that have the most to lose in case Blockchain technology takes over the world. As they try to shift to a decentralized system, they need all the expertise they can gather.
- Governments – many governments have been hiring crypto experts to advise them. Several governments are warming up to Blockchain due to its many advantages; Blockchain professionals are in high demand.
As Blockchain technology continues to evolve, so will its professional opportunities. The demand for people with Blockchain skills is high. Due to its many fields of application, it is looking to hire those who have the skills set to navigate this new technology.
The Master of Business Administration- Blockchain Management program delivered by Athena Global Education provides a solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals and application of Blockchain to current business operations thus opening new pathways within organizations. It is a 60 ECTS program from Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU), the first telematic university to be accredited by the Ministry of Education, Italy. It comprises six modules and a dissertation. It is 100% Online with Personal Tutor support. The program can be completed within 9-24 months based on students’ pace and time availability. Additional certifications are Postgraduate Diploma in Blockchain Management from Cambridge International Qualifications, UK and Certified Manager (optional) from Chartered Management Institute, UK.
This course is delivered completely online through a combination of pre-recorded lectures followed by extensive learning materials along with dedicated Personal Tutor support.
Through this course, the learner comes to know about the various applications of Blockchain technology in the domains of banking, commodity trading, supply chain management and others. This helps him to generate opportunities for benefitting people. The course explores how Blockchain can revolutionize economies while addressing some of the most pressing problems in society such as trust, transparency, inclusive participation and fair trade. Blockchain can help rebuild disrupted networks by providing trading partners and consumers with transparent, trusted and secured data on goods and transactions. The learner gains an in-depth, panoramic understanding of the fundamentals of blockchain, while critically evaluating the processes, practices and tools of this disruptive technology.
The MBA- Blockchain Management program opens up a wide range of career opportunities and professional development routes for learners worldwide.