
| Program name: | Blockchain - Distributed Information Systems (Eng) |
| Study Level: | Graduate |
| Program leader: | Alex Sudadze Vakhtangi Chkhenkeli |
| Study language: | English |
| Qualification: | Master of Information Systems |
| Program capacity: | 120 |
| Program permission: | Admission to the second cycle of academic higher education (Master’s programs) is carried out cumulatively based on the following: • Based on the Unified Master's Examinations or in accordance with the Order of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia No. 224/N (December 29, 2011); • Confirmation of English language proficiency at the B2 level (confirmed through one of the following international certificates: TOEFL iBT – minimum score 80; IELTS – minimum score 6.5; PTE General – minimum level B2; FCE – minimum level B; CPE – passing is sufficient; CAE – passing is sufficient. Applicants without an international certificate may take the university’s internal English language test at the B2 level, where a minimum score of 70% is considered sufficient); • Successful completion of an oral examination in the specialty; • Completion of administrative registration and issuance of a presidential decree by the university. |
| Program goals: | The program aims to prepare modern, competitive, and highly qualified specialists (developers, system architects, consultants, analysts, and IT project managers) in the fields of blockchain technologies, virtual assets, and decentralized finance, tailored to the demands of local and global markets. Graduates will be capable of creating, developing, and supporting blockchain-based products, platforms, and services in the rapidly evolving ecosystem of distributed ledger systems, cryptoeconomics, and decentralized internet technologies by synthesizing the latest knowledge and innovative approaches. The program intends to establish a learning environment grounded in both theoretical and practical competencies, which will contribute to strengthening the blockchain ecosystem in Georgia, increasing export products in the technology sector, and positioning the country as one of the regional centers for blockchain innovations. Graduates will be employable in blockchain technologies, virtual assets, and decentralized finance sectors in both private and public organizations in Georgia and international markets. They will also have the opportunity to develop their own startups and blockchain-based projects. |
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| Learning outcomes: | Knowledge and understanding Upon completion of the course, the student will:
Skills Upon completion of the course, the student will:
Responsibility and autonomy Upon completion of the course, the student will:
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| Date of approval: | 02-03-2025 |
| Approval protocol number: | 13PDC6065-01 |
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| Program details: | During the first semester, students deeply familiarize themselves with global transformations and technological trends within the context of which they will operate. During this period, they acquire fundamental knowledge of the principles and operational foundations of decentralized systems, and deepen their understanding of innovative business models, cryptography, and practical programming. In the second semester, students develop theoretical and practical competencies related to the functioning and programming of cryptocurrencies. Simultaneously, they gain knowledge and skills in business process description, modeling, documentation, and redesign. In the third semester, students acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in smart contracts, as well as study principles and methods of information technology project management. At the end of each semester, students create integrated projects based on the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired, facilitating the consolidation of interdisciplinary skills. Based on the experience from these integrated projects, in the fourth semester (after one year of study), the master’s student begins preparing the master’s thesis. During the thesis preparation process, the student receives consultations from the program director and/or co-supervisor, ensuring the successful development of the research component and professional growth. Students also create a prototype of their own startup, blockchain-based system, or service. |
| Teaching Process Characteristics: | 120 credits of the program consist of: main part of the program - 60 ECTS, incl. Compulsory subjects 30 ECTS and master's program 30 ECTS. The total number of optional subjects is 108 ECTS, from which the student chooses 60 ECTS. |
| Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
| BLCH5111E | Architecture and Infrastructure of Distributed Ledger Systems | 6 | 1 |
| INFO5600E | Law of Virtual Assets | 6 | 1 |
| BLCH5141E | Blockchain-Based Business Models and Real-World Asset Tokenization | 6 | 2 |
| BLCH5146E | Security Methods in Blockchain | 6 | 2 |
| BLCH5148E | Secure Coding and Cybersecurity in Blockchain Systems | 6 | 3 |
| BLCH5400E | Master’s Project | 30 | 4 |
| Credits sum: | 60 | ||
| Code | Subject | ECTS | |
| BLCH5117E | Legal regulations for crypto assets | 6 | |
| BLCH5147E | Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, International Sanctions, and Virtual Assets | 6 | |
| BLCH5220E | Cryptography | 6 | |
| BLCH5231E | Business-Processes | 6 | |
| BLCH5321E | Smart Contract Technologies | 6 | |
| INFO5112E | Programming instrument for databases | 6 | |
| INFO5246E | ITIL4 Create, Deliver and Support | 6 | |
| INFO5249E | Agile-Software Development Project Management | 6 | |
| INFO5254E | IT Service Strategy and Design | 6 | |
| INFO5256E | Transition of IT Services | 6 | |
| INFO6130E | Android Development | 6 | |
| INFO6140E | ERP systems structure and Functionality | 6 | |
| INFO6250E | Industrial Platform-Based Development | 6 | |
| INFO6260E | IT Project Management | 6 | |
| INFO6263E | Big Data Systems | 6 | |
| INFO6271E | Database System | 6 | |
| INFO6330E | IT Management | 6 | |
| INFO6340E | Structural analysis of systems | 6 | |
| Credits sum: | 108 | ||
| Point | GPA | The university assessment | The general assessment in Georgia | |
| 97-100 | 4,00 | A+ | A | Excellent |
| 94-96 | 3,75 | A | ||
| 91-93 | 3,50 | A- | ||
| 87-90 | 3,25 | B+ | Very good | |
| 84-86 | 3,00 | B | B | |
| 81-83 | 2,75 | B- | ||
| 77-80 | 2,50 | C+ | C | good |
| 74-76 | 2,25 | C | ||
| 71-73 | 2,00 | C- | ||
| 67-70 | 1,75 | D+ | D | Satisfactory |
| 64-66 | 1,50 | D | ||
| 61-63 | 1,25 | D- | ||
| 51-60 | 1,00 | E | E | Sufficient |
| Not passed | ||||
| 41-50 | FX | FX | Insufficient | |
| <40 | F | F | Failed | |