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The University Of Georgia
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.

Methods for Attaining Learning Outcomes:
  • Explanatory Method;
  • Group work;
  • Demonstration Method;
  • Presentation and defense of discussion-debating topics verbal, i.e. oral method;
  • Interactive lectures; doing research;
  • Critical analysis;
  • Lecture- Seminar;
  • Survey of literature;
  • Doing research of increasing complexity;
  • Practical work;
  • Giving presentations;
  • Clarifying problems and their solutions;
  • Problem-solving tasks;
  • Projects;
  • Critical self-assessment;
  • News discussion;
  • Constructive criticism of others’ work;
  • Search for relevant material in electronic format or at the library;
  • Method of written work;
  • E-learning and collaboration-interaction methods
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will:

    • Review systemic information about blockchain technologies, distributed ledger systems, and virtual assets;
    • Describe the principles of blockchain network architecture, consensus algorithms, smart contracts, and tokenization;
    • Explain the workings of cryptographic primitives (hashing, digital signatures, asymmetric cryptography);
    • Describe the operating models of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), NFT, and Web3 systems;
    • Analyze the main issues concerning the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of blockchain projects;
    • Review the principles of research and innovation in the field of blockchain.

  • Skills
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will:

    • Critically examine the security issues of blockchain infrastructure;
    • Manage a team within the framework of a blockchain project and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary groups;
    • Plan and lead a research project or a startup in the field of blockchain;
    • Develop a scientific, research, or practical project in the direction of virtual assets, distributed ledger systems, and/or decentralized internet;
    • Continuously improve knowledge and skills in professional activities, in the conditions of the rapidly changing blockchain ecosystem.

  • Responsibility and autonomy
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will:

    • Consistently and comprehensively evaluate their own learning process in the field of blockchain technologies and virtual assets;
    • Independently evaluate and plan their own path of professional development, taking into account technological innovations;
    • Determine the need for and plan studies at the doctoral level, with the aim of deepening professional knowledge;
    • Participate in the process of forming professional values and actively use acquired knowledge for the development of the blockchain community.
  • 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.
        
    The study process is at 07:00 -09:15 pm, from which the auditory loading time is 120 minutes, break time 15 minutes. Maximum number of graduate students in groups is determined by 25-30 students. Components of undergraduate and graduate programs are composed of items that are intended for 19 weeks.

    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.

    Program Core

    Code Subject ECTS Semester
    BLCH5111EArchitecture and Infrastructure of Distributed Ledger Systems 6 1
    INFO5600ELaw of Virtual Assets6 1
    BLCH5141EBlockchain-Based Business Models and Real-World Asset Tokenization6 2
    BLCH5146ESecurity Methods in Blockchain6 2
    BLCH5148ESecure Coding and Cybersecurity in Blockchain Systems6 3
    BLCH5400EMaster’s Project30 4

    Credits sum:

    60

    Program Elective

    Code Subject ECTS
    BLCH5117ELegal regulations for crypto assets6
    BLCH5147EMoney Laundering, Terrorism Financing, International Sanctions, and Virtual Assets6
    BLCH5220ECryptography6
    BLCH5231EBusiness-Processes6
    BLCH5321ESmart Contract Technologies6
    INFO5112EProgramming instrument for databases6
    INFO5246EITIL4 Create, Deliver and Support6
    INFO5249EAgile-Software Development Project Management6
    INFO5254EIT Service Strategy and Design6
    INFO5256ETransition of IT Services6
    INFO6130EAndroid Development6
    INFO6140EERP systems structure and Functionality6
    INFO6250EIndustrial Platform-Based Development6
    INFO6260EIT Project Management6
    INFO6263EBig Data Systems6
    INFO6271EDatabase System6
    INFO6330EIT Management6
    INFO6340EStructural analysis of systems6

    Credits sum:

    108









    Matrix Of Privequisites


    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



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