UZH International Summer Schools

Deep Dive into Blockchain

Linking Economics, Technology and Law

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Key Points

Date:

1 - 19 July 2024

Format:

On-campus (with online option)

Hosting Institute:

UZH Blockchain Center

Course Director:

Prof. Dr. Claudio J. Tessone

Language of Instruction:

English

Open to:

Advanced Bachelor students and Master students

Credits:

6 ECTS

Grading:

pass or fail

Tuition Fee (incl. Housing):

3,450 Swiss Francs (excl. discounts)

Course Description

This summer school programme will give you a complete immersion into the topic of blockchain from world-leading experts and practitioners in the field at Europe’s No. 1 university in Blockchain education (ranking by CoinDesk 2022 and 2021). Blockchain-based systems, with cryptocurrencies as the most prominent example, have disrupted and reshaped the way we now think about digital finance and other similar applications, such as supply chains. Blockchain and related technologies allow to store sequential, trustful information without enforced consensus by central authorities or trustees.

For a full understanding of Blockchain, with all its implications and potential for application in practice, it is absolutely crucial to look at it from a multidisciplinary perspective. This is exactly what the UZH Blockchain Center offers during the three weeks of this course: you will understand the three key pillars of blockchain systems, namely the technology, the economics and the legal aspects behind it. Building on this, we will then explore other fields of application, such as forensics and data analytics.

The course is taught by different professors and lecturers from UZH and other leading universities worldwide, as well as top practitioners from various fields.

Further, the program is highly interactive, with hands-on practice sessions incorporating the most advanced and promising blockchain-based platforms.

This program will also be available for online participation. If you would like to attend the program virtually, please note the information regarding online participation on this webpage.

Read here about the 2023 program of Deep Dive into Blockchain!

 

*UZH students please consult the UZH Course Catalogue for more information on how to apply to this module.

Key Information

Learning Outcomes
Entry Requirements
Fees and Discounts
Schedule and Classes
Assessment

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 summer school, you should meet the following entry requirements:

Study Level:
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".
Subject Areas:
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.
Prior/Specific Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of programming is not required, but desirable.
English Language Requirements:
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.

The regular fee for this summer school is 3,450 Swiss Francs (incl. accommodation).*

The tuition fee includes:
all teaching lessons (incl. live sessions, podcasts, group assignments etc.) and the final assessment; accommodation; a comprehensive social program that will foster your intercultural competence; a final certificate and a transcript indicating the credits earned in the program
Scholarships:
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.
*Please let us know in your motivation letter if you would like to arrange your own accommodation. The fee for the summer school will be adjusted accordingly.

Lessons will be held daily (Monday – Friday) in the form of interactive classes, lecture sessions and podcasts. Attendance and active participation in sessions is mandatory to successfully pass the program.

Beside the lectures and workshops, you will also work in groups on your final project. The expected workload for this summer school program is approx. 30 hours/week.

Please also take into account that you will have to prepare properly for this course before the start of the program. Instructions and a reading list will be sent by the end of May to all enrolled students.

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 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.

Course Organizers

The lecturers and guest speakers, business partners and sponsors for the 2024 program of Deep Dive into Blockchain will be announced soon. Check this space for regular updates!

Prof. Claudio J. Tessone

Course Director

Chairman of UZH Blockchain Center
Professor of Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies at Department of Informatics
University of Zurich

Dr Sheng-Nan Li

Instructor
Member of UZH Blockchain Center
Postdoc of Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies at Department of Informatics
University of Zurich

Ece Su Üstün

Networking & Public Relations Manager
UZH Blockchain Center
University of Zurich

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