Blockchain Technologies & Applications - Letterkenny
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.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
The Masters Programme will be available to applicants who meet one of the following criteria:
An Honours Degree with first or second-class honours or an equivalent qualification in Computing, Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, Mathematics or any associated discipline.
Candidates who do not have an Honours degree but have significant relevant experience may also be eligible for consideration via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Have equivalent international qualifications to those outlined above.
Careers / Further progression
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at other institutions and universities at home and abroad.
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
Supply Chain Management
Energy Sector
Trade, Insurance, Banking and Finance
Retail and Manufacturing
Government Services and Travel
Digital Identity
Intellectual Property and Cybersecurity
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Blockchain Engineer
Cybersecurity
Legal and Contract Management
Financial Management
Supply Chain Management
Further information
Next intake January 2024
25
EU Fees: €5,750
Non-EU Fees: €12,000
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.
Year One
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
1
Blockchain Technology Mandatory 10 4
Cryptography and Cryptographic Implementations Mandatory 10 4
Decentralised Applications (D’Apps) Development and Smart Contracts Mandatory 10 4
2
Distributed Ledger Technology, Cryptocurrencies and Non fungible Tokens Mandatory 10 4
Cybersecurity and Blockchains Mandatory 10 4
Information Security Management Mandatory 10 4
Year Two
3
Dissertation Mandatory 30 1
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351
Head of Department Thomas Dowling
Email: computing.donegal@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186351