Business Innovation with Blockchain

During this programme, we will guide you from zero prior knowledge to becoming a real expert in the field of blockchain. Blockchain is software intended to record transactions, which means that you no longer place your data in the hands of third parties. The fact that individuals are not dependent on a trusted third party, such as a bank, notary or even the government, makes this one of the most visionary technologies of the future. Blockchain will revolutionise work in sectors such as energy supply, financial services, logistics, agri-food and healthcare.

We will teach you to look at people and objects differently. For example, we don't see a Tesla, but rather driving battery packs that relieve the overloaded power grid by only receiving or delivering power when needed.

At HU, we have more than five years of successful experience with blockchain technology and we are part of a vibrant and energetic ecosystem. This enables us to guide you properly to a successful end result. Included in the programme are guest lectures from experts such as Rabobank, ING and Ledger Leopard Blockchain Solutions.

Would you like to know more about this programme or do you have a specific question? Please contact the programme coordinator, Wil van Erp. You can also request student reports of this programme to get a feel of what to expect.

The programme takes place during one semester and contains the following courses:

Please note that the programme reflects a (logical) bundle of courses/subjects and should normally be followed as such. By choosing this package you will have to participate in ALL the courses included. It is not possible to combine (two or more) programmes in one single period.

In our Course Guide you can find all relevant information about the programme in one practical document. Once it's available, you can download it here for your convenience.

After completing this programme, you will know the answers to questions such as:

• When does a blockchain add value?
• How can you safely, reliably and efficiently share data with third parties?
• What impact will blockchain have on the financial system?

You'll also have gained the following competences:

• Insight into the societal and social impact of blockchain;
• Insight into the various practical application possibilities of blockchain;
• A future-oriented outlook on blockchain.

There are no admission requirements for this programme. However, if the maximum number of registrations is exceeded, we will ask you to write a motivation letter.

English CEFR level B2. You have to be fluent in English writing and speaking.

Please note: If your English language ability proves to be insufficient to participate actively in (parts of) the courses you have chosen, we cannot be bound to the Learning Agreement, neither can we guarantee to offer you the required amount of study load (EC’s). Teachers might request you to take a diagnostic test at the start of the course to check if your English language ability is sufficient to successfully participate in that specific course. In all cases it is up to the programme manager to decide if your English language ability is sufficient to be eligible for the programme/course.