Economy of Blockchain 101 by Panteion University

The first training program for blockchains and cryptocurrencies in Greek Universities is a fact!

The teaching program entitled “Blockchain Economics: introduction to cryptocurrencies” is carried out on the initiative of Panteion University, within the framework of the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning.

The main objective of the program is to present in an understandable and simple way the innovations that have emerged from the application of blockchain technology in the field of economics.

The program has duration of 3 months, it’s entirely online and offers the following 3 Specializations. Firstly, Finance and Cryptoeconomics Accounting. Secondly,
Blockchain Technology and its Applications in the Economy and finally Investments – Portfolio Management in Cryptoeconomics (trading).

Program Description

The program is the first academic program in Greece in the field of Cryptoeconomics. The main objective of the program is to present in an understandable and simple way the innovations that have emerged from the application of blockchain technology in the field of economics.

Thematic Units and to whom it is addressed

The Program is designed to describe the basic and introductory concepts of the world of cryptocurrencies, in a simple way, without requiring special financial or financial knowledge, so that the content of the courses is easily understood by a wide audience, regardless of learning or professional history.

However, the following categories of trainees are expected to benefit in particular:

•Undergraduate, postgraduate students of economics and computer science schools

•Business consultants in the field of finance

•Bank executives

•Executives of brokerage firms

•Business consulting executives

•IT executives

•Executives of insurance companies

•Executives and founders of Startups

•Business executives with emphasis on innovation

•Regulatory compliance executives

Monitoring Benefits: Completing the Program, the trainees:

•They will be able to know what blockchain is and how it can be applied to financial services, offering organizations new options on how they create and manage their value.

•They will gain a deeper understanding of how the cryptocurrency ecosystem works and what its potential and risks are.

•They will have clarified the concept of cryptocurrencies as well as the various categories of cryptoassets.

•They will know the ways in which transactions or fundraising can be carried out through the blockchain.

•They will be able to know the various investment strategies used in the cryptocurrency markets.

•They will become familiar with the key legal and regulatory challenges brought about by the cryptocurrency ecosystem and will be able to monitor and analyze the changing regulatory landscape of the crypto-economy.

The deadline for applications is 14.9.2022