Master in
Blockchain
You will become an expert in Blockchain technology and learn the key aspects, from how it works to its practical applications in today’s economy.
“It is estimated that by 2030, Blockchain’s impact on Spanish GDP will exceed €20 billion” – Report conducted by PwC.

In collaboration with:

Modality
Hybrid
Duration
1 academic year
Call for applications
October
Qualifications
Own, Official and University Masters
discover THE KEY ASPECTS of blockchain technology
About the program
In the era of decentralization and web 3.0, it is critical for 21st century leaders to master the concepts that are transforming the economy of the future. Our program responds to this demand by providing specialized training in Blockchain, providing an exceptional opportunity for those looking to excel in a highly competitive job market.
Companies where our students work:






This Master in Blockchain will allow you to delve into this technology, from its operation to its practical application in the real world. You will learn about smart contracts, NFTs, cryptocurrencies, tokenization and much more.
Ratings supporting program quality
The students who have evaluated this program are 20 during the 2024 academic year, with excellent grades (on average over /10):
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- Cloister: 8.6
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- Networking: 8.3
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- Contents: 9.3
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- Course structure: 9.3
You will learn new concepts that are transforming the economy of the future.
Program content
Our Master in Blockchain has been designed by experts with extensive experience in the digital environment, who have applied their expertise to create a program that brings together the key competencies that they themselves are looking for in a professional in the sector.
You will learn the skills that will be required to work in any company, and we will train you in their practical use, so that you will be familiar with them and comfortable working with them.
9 Months
12 Modules
60 ECTS credits
01. Blockchain Fundamentals I
- The origin of money
- Context and trends
- Bitcoin as a decentralized asset and the genesis of the Blockchain
- Consensus protocols
- Cryptoverse
02. Blockchain Fundamentals II
- dApps
- Utility Tokens
- NFTs
- Smart contracts
- Web 3.0
03. Cybersecurity and Digital Identity
- Digital identity
- Cybersecurity
- Digital payments I
- Digital payments II
- Cloud migration
04. Challenges of the Blockchain
- Decentralized networks
- Blockchain trilemma and scalability limits.
- How do we improve scalability? Solutions outside the Blockchain
- Blockchain application case study
- Blockchain + AI
05. Metaverse, Play2Earn and Governance
- Governance
- Metaverse
- Play2Earn
- CBDCs
- Stable coins
06. DeFi
- Staking and farming
- Liquidity Pools VS Order Books I
- Liquidity Pools VS Order Books II
- Lending
- Trading
07. Landing the Blockchain
- Blockchain and work
- Blockchain and services
- Blockchain and industry
- Implementing the strategy
- Use cases in large companies
08. Blockchain and Business
- Tokenomics
- Platforms and ecosystems
- Competing in disruptive and digitally transformed environments
- Sustainability and Blockchain
- Digital Marketing
09. Innovation and Creativity Management
- Innovation and creativity
- Design Thinking
- Lean Start Up
- Entrepreneurship-Entrepreneurship
- Disruptive environments AI and Automation
10. Philosophy and Challenges of Decentralization
- Basic decentralization model
- Philosophy of decentralized finance
- Philosophy of decentralized organizations
- Legality
- Infrastructures for the Blockchain
11. Companies, Business and Data
- Data-oriented companies I
- Data-oriented companies II
- Data architecture and platforms
- Innovation-oriented architectures
- The structure of a digital company
12. Business Model Plan
- Final Master's Project (PFM)
flexible modalities designed for you
Campus and modality
We adapt to your needs with quality training and the most flexible modalities to continue your development wherever and whenever you want. A modality designed to fit your circumstances and your professional moment.
The modality that best suits you
Partial scholarships available
Open call

Master in Blockchain - Hybrid
Modality
Hybrid (Online + 2 weeks in Madrid)
Call for applications
October
Campus
Madrid
Duration
1 academic year
Program benefits
Why study Esden's Master in Blockchain?
Esden’s Master in Blockchain offers you comprehensive training that will provide you with the tools, knowledge and experience you need to excel in your career.
Internships and job opportunities
At Esden Business School we promote and guarantee internships to all students who attend the program in Spain. The duration ranges from a minimum of three months to a maximum of half a year.

Esden Business School has more than 700 agreements with prestigious companies that are leaders in their sector, such as:









Career opportunities for the Master in Blockchain
Upon completion of our Master in Blockchain, you will be prepared to open your way to a wide range of career opportunities.
This program provides you not only with the necessary technical and strategic knowledge, but also with the ability to lead in a constantly evolving digital environment .
- Blockchain Consultant
- Smart Contracts Developer
- Decentralized Finance Analyst (DeFi)
- Blockchain Project Manager
- Metaverse and Play2Earn Specialist
- Tokenization and Crypto Finance Specialist
- New Payment Systems Specialist
Employability
There is a real need for qualified profiles in Blockchain.
The growing adoption of Blockchain technology has generated a high demand for qualified professionals in the sector. According to CFTIC (Centro de Formación en Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones de Madrid), the shortage of profiles specialized in Blockchain represents a key opportunity for those looking to stand out in the labor market.
Studying this Master will position you at the forefront of digital transformation and allow you to drive change in multiple industries.
Professionals who want to open up in a future market.
Who is this Master for ?
Our Master in Blockchain is designed for those professionals looking to lead the digital transformation in their organizations and stand out in an increasingly competitive business environment. Here are the ideal profiles for this program:
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- Technology-based professionals who want to acquire specialized knowledge to be able to design and implement projects with different technologies.
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- Graduates from different areas such as Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering and other graduates familiar with systems administration and application development.
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- Senior and junior professionals coming from different sectors (Banking and FinTech, consultants, lawyers, etc.) with interest in learning about the challenges and new systems of blockchain technology.
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- Professionals looking for a career change and to explore the digital world.
Student testimonials
The experience of our students
At Esden Business School, we are proud to have more than 25 years of experience dedicated to training leaders and professionals who have left a significant mark on the business world.
Faculty
Master's Director
Alfonso Basco
CEO at Impactoring® Consulting, Corporate Venturing at CorreosLabs, expert in Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence.
With extensive experience in startups and corporate venturing, Alfonso specializes in emerging technologies such as IoT, web 3.0, tokenomics and legaltech. His multidisciplinary approach covers areas such as digital identity, HR tech, analytics, mobility, climate tech, healthtech and social impact.
Learn from the best specialists and experts in the industry.
All professors are experts in their subjects, providing knowledge based on their professional experience in the business world. They transmit real cases with passion and solid teaching skills. Some of the professors that make up the faculty are:
OPTIONAL DIVES
Live international experiences with Esden
Technology Immersion Week in Dublin
Discover the latest trends in digital from Google, Meta, Mastercard and Salesforce.
As an Esden student, you will have the opportunity to access this exclusive program designed for our students that will take you to the heart of the European technological ecosystem.
For one week, on an optional basis*, you will live an immersive experience that combines hands-on learning, high-level networking and a deep understanding of emerging trends in the digital world.
Immersion week at IMD (Switzerland)
Live a unique and high quality training experience.
All students in this program will have the option to spend an international week at the International Institute for Management Development, one of the most exclusive and prestigious business schools in the world.
The program, taught by IMD faculty in English, includes practical sessions, case studies of innovative companies and visits to Swiss technology companies. Upon completion, a diploma from IMD will be awarded.
Student aids
Partial scholarships for the Blockchain Master's Program
If your application is suitable for the Master and you meet any of the necessary conditions, you will be able to access our scholarship program. The scholarship is an exemption of a percentage of the price of the Master. Our Scholarship Committee will be in charge of analyzing your file and resolving your application. Our scholarships are as follows:
Academic Excellence Scholarships
This scholarship seeks to reward those who, through their discipline and effort, are projected as future leaders in the business world.
Career Path Scholarships
Aimed at professionals who have demonstrated a significant impact in their sectors, either through achievements, outstanding leadership, or relevant contributions.
Unemployment Grants
It is aimed at professionals who are unemployed and wish to acquire new skills and improve their professional profile.
Entrepreneurship Scholarships
The grant is aimed at entrepreneurs who have already started their own project or who have a solid and viable plan to do so.
ESDEN BUSINESS SCHOOL EXPERTS
Expert programs
Specialize and redefine your professional profile. A program only for students and alumni looking to expand their training with a hyper-specialization with real impact and focused on the AI applied to their sector.
Specialize in one of these 8 areas:
01. Expert in Fashion Business Management
- Fashion, trends, image and styling
- Product and operations management
- 360º commercial strategy: brand, retail and experience
- AI applied to the fashion industry
02. Expert in Events, Communication and PR
- Lifestyle and Fashion Events Organization and Communication Expert
- Expert in Organization and Communication of Sports Events.
- Expert in Organization and Communication of Gastronomic Events
- Ia applied to events organization, communication and PR
03. Expert in Digital Marketing and Applied AI
- Social Ads - Google Ads
- Data Driven Marketing
- UX and SEO
- Applied AI
04. Luxury Industry Expert
- Direction and management applied to Luxury
- The Consumer in the Luxury Industry
- Luxury Industry. Sectors 1
- AI applied to the Luxury Sector
05. Expert in Artificial Intelligence & Tech
- Artificial Intelligence and its Business Impact
- Generative Artificial Intelligence and its Business Impact I
- Generative Artificial Intelligence and its Business Impact II
- Project Management of AI Integration in the company.
06. Project Management Expert
- Introduction to Project Management
- Agile Project Management
- Tools and Certifications
- AI applied to Project Management
07. Expert in Human Resources & People Analytics
- The Power of Data: People Management and People Analytics
- Human Resources 4.0
- HR Insights Tool
- AI applied to HR & People Analytics
08. Expert in Hotel Management
- Integral Hotel Management
- Hotel Operations Management
- Restaurant Operations Management
- IA & RM. New technologies in Hospitality
REVERSE© la experiencia de aprendizaje en su máxima expresión
Metodología Reverse
El Master utiliza la Metodología Reverse© de Esden, que combina el trabajo en el aula con actividades fuera de ella. Este enfoque permite que los alumnos lleguen a clase con conocimientos previos, lo que optimiza la experiencia de aprendizaje y fomenta una mayor participación en las discusiones y actividades prácticas.
“Reverse®” asegura la formación en la excelencia frente a la mera transmisión de información
Esta metodología permite aprovechar al máximo el trabajo presencial para aprender a utilizar los conocimientos obtenidos enfrentándolo a decisiones empresariales reales.

Preparación
Asimilación de contenidos antes de las clases activas.
En clase
El profesor guía a los alumnos con preguntas y modera las discusiones.
Despues de clase
Los alumnos están preparados para tomar decisiones y resolver problemas laborales.
Diplomas
Qualifications and certificates
What will you get once you successfully complete the Master?
If you pass the program tests and take advantage of our services, you will see a 180º turn in your curriculum, which will allow you to face your professional career with great advantages.
Degrees included with the Master

Master's Degree in Blockchain
Esden Business School

Harvard Business Publishing Certified Training
Harvard Manage Mentor
Optional degrees

Double Degree with the Universidad Europea de Vitoria
(Consult conditions)

Official Degree from Santander University
(Consult conditions)

IMD accreditation certificate
(Consult conditions)
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Instituciones de prestigio
Alianzas y cooperación
ESDEN Business School ha creado a lo largo de estos 25 años una extensa red de alianzas y convenios basados en la cooperación académica, profesional, empresarial y en el empleo, basados en la mejora de la experiencia formativa y del servicio al alumno. De esta manera, podemos destacar cuatro tipos básicos de alianzas que establecemos:
- IMD International Institute for Management Development
- Instituto Marangonni
- EUNEIZ – Universidad Europea de Vitoria-Gasteiz
París Visión, LOEWE, GUCCI, Galería UFFICI, PITTI UOMO, Salvatore Ferragamo…
Contamos con un ecosistema de más de 400 empresas de múltiples tamaños y sectores que nos ayudan a conseguir nuestro objetivo de garantizar las prácticas y favorecer el empleo de nuestros alumnos, algunas de estas empresas son:
AMAZON, PWC, KPMG, INDITEX, GUCCI, ILUNION, NNT DATA, INDRA, GOOGLE, QUIRÓN…









