London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a division of one of the leading universities in the world - the University of London, launches a course on cryptocurrencies. For 1,800 pounds and 60 hours each can become a certified specialist in cryptocurrencies.
LSE launched a new online course called "Cryptocurrency Investment and Disruption" led by Carsten Sørensen, Ph.D., an associate professor of the Information Systems and Innovation Department. Thus, LSE has joined the growing list of higher education institutions offering courses on crypto-currencies.
The new LSE course looks relatively affordable for leading British universities - at a cost of £ 1,800 to participate in it, no special knowledge is needed. The first group will begin training on August 14, 2018 and will take six weeks without a lecture. The expected employment of students is from seven to ten hours a week. The CPD Certification Service of the United Kingdom certifies this course.
Explaining the rationality of the course, the LSE states:
"For over a hundred years, the motto of the LSE was understanding the causes of things." This online course combines practical knowledge in the field of cryptocurrency assets with a theoretical basis. "
Training involves obtaining practical investment skills, for example, interacting with crypto-exchange exchanges, using wallets and ICO analytics.
Students will also learn how cryptocurrencies will determine the future of money, markets and industries. The course will provide information on the basics of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, necessary to understand how they work, and what the consequences for business and the economy there are. However, the LSE notes "you will not be given advice on investing in cryptocurrencies, as well as investment or financial advice of any kind."
Courses on cryptocurrencies and blockchain are popular in higher educational institutions. In November last year in Yale, Wharton and Haas, courses on blockchain appeared. In addition, this spring the Stanford University Graduate School of Business announced that in mid-May it would launch a full course on cryptocurrencies. In the fall, it plans to join the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.