In this Summer School, you will:
Get to know how blockchain-based systems work.
Understand the economic incentives as the basis of blockchain-based systems.
Learn to critically assess the decisions taken when designing blockchain technologies.
Learn from experts in academia and industry, and obtain hands-on experience in both established and advancing technologies.
To participate in this online summer school, you should meet the following entry requirements:
Talented Bachelor students, who have completed their first year of study, as well as Master students. Other applicants might be admitted to the program "sur dossier".
This course is of particular interest to students from the fields of Economics, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Law. Students from other fields of study with a strong interest in the topic and Data Science who have a strong technical and analytical background are also welcome to apply.
Basic knowledge of programming is not required, but desirable.
Applicants must possess a sufficient command of English (broadly CEFR B2 or equivalent) to be able to actively contribute to classes. This needs to be visible from your motivation letter, previous studies or work experience.
Please be aware of the following technical requirements before you apply to this online summer school:
To follow this online summer school, you will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. Due to daily video conferences, we highly recommend high speed broadband access for the optimal learning experience.
The course content will be provided via one learning platform (Microsoft Teams). We will invite you to join this platform before the online summer school starts. Some livestreams might be provided over Zoom. Make sure these applications work on your computer / in your region. (Please note that we cannot provide technical support during the online summer schools.)
The regular fee for this summer school is 1,500 Swiss Francs.
all teaching lessons (incl. live sessions, podcasts, group assignments etc.) and the final assessment; a digital social program that will foster your intercultural competence; a final certificate and a transcript indicating the credits earned in the program
Generous discounts are available for students from certain partner universities. Once we have received your full application, we will notify you of any potential discounts available to you.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Transcript of Records (stating your grade with “pass” or “fail”) at the end of the summer school. In order to get the 6 ECTS credits for this summer school, you will have to:
Prepare properly before the start of the program (estimated workload: max. 20 hours). Instructions and a reading list will be sent to you by the end of May.
Participate actively in the daily interactive live sessions (hands-on sessions / Q&A / mentoring and wrap-up sesssions).
Watch all podcast sessions in accordance with the schedule.
Engage actively in your study group.
Hand in your final project in time.