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Profile of the ProgrammeProfile of the ProgrammeThe MSc in Digital Currency is designed to help financial services and business professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials and public administrators better understand the technical underpinnings of digital currency, how it will likely interact with existing monetary and financial systems, and what opportunities exist for innovation in digital currency systems.The programme seeks to fill an important gap that exists today between the supply of and demand for academic knowledge in the area of digital currency. More specifically, while the interest in digital currencies has skyrocketed in the past few years, academic institutions have been slow to implement academic programs that cover the need for educating specialists in the area, addressing it in its entirety (technical and financial aspects alike).The programme fills this gap and positions the University of Nicosia at the forefront of academia in this area on a global scale.The degree is offered online to students worldwide and the first course in the degree pathway, “DFIN-511: Introduction to Digital Currencies, is available for free as an open enrollment MOOC course to anyone interested in learning more about the fundamental principles of digital currency.Programme FeesThe first class in the degree pathway, Introduction to Digital Currency, is available for free as an open enrollment, MOOC-like course, to anyone interested in learning more about the fundamental principles of digital currency.The remaining 8 courses are offered at €1,600 per course, bringing the total tuition fees for the programme to €12,800.Target AudienceBusinesspeople / entrepreneursFinancial industry professionalsbankers, lawyers, accountants, auditorsDevelopment professionals: Social workers, NGOs, non-profits, development expertsRegulatory officials/policy makersComputer scientists who aspire to managerial rolesCareer ProspectsThis field offers very good career opportunities. Di