Columbia University
overall introduction
Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
description of blockchain / cryptocurrency courses & initiatives
Columbia university offers a course that introduces fundamental concepts and a high level overview of the burgeoning blockchain and cryptocurrency space. The course is divided into parts.
It begins by providing a background in fundamental concepts in Computer Science such as in cryptography, distributed systems, and data structures. After that, it moves on to an in-depth overview of blockchain, the history of Bitcoin and the proliferation of new consensus models, ICOs, smart contracts, and more.
B8462-001: An Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Another program offered by Columbia university is Blockchain in Bussines(Online): Beyond the Hype. The program explains how cryptocurrencies work, and how the underlying blockchain technology will potentially revolutionize business.
‘‘At the end of the program, you'll know the answers to the quintessential Blockchain questions, including:
How has blockchain technology emerged since its original design?
Does Bitcoin count as money and can Bitcoin replace the traditional form of money?
How do smart contracts and tokens work?
What are the “real” opportunities and challenges of blockchain technology in the market?
What questions should I ask to evaluate potential opportunities in blockchain and cryptocurrencies for my organization?
How can I leverage blockchain for my business?’’