MIT Sloan School of Management

Blockchain Technologies: Business Innovation and Application

Leverage the economic possibilities offered by blockchain technology.

Start date

13 August 2025

Price

$3,850 USD

Installment Plan

Course duration

6 weeks

Excluding orientation

Language

English

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Effort

5–8 hours per week

Self-paced learning online

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Course overview

73%

The proportion of financial executives who believe their organization will lose an opportunity for competitive advantage if it doesn’t adopt blockchain.

Deloitte (2021).

40 million

The number of jobs that blockchain is predicted to affect or enhance by 2030.

PwC (2020).

Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)

The impact of blockchain technology on the business world and beyond cannot be overstated. The MIT Sloan School of Management's Blockchain Technologies: Business Innovation and Application online short course provides an opportunity to explore this transformative technology with insights from some of the most prominent experts in the field, including Christian Catalini, a renowned cryptoeconomics specialist.

The program examines the potential opportunities and limitations of blockchain technologies for organizations through an economic lens. By enrolling in this online short course, you'll acquire the necessary knowledge and tools to harness the power of blockchain technology and drive innovation and efficiency in your organization. You'll learn how to develop and implement blockchain-based solutions that address business problems within your unique context. Upon completing the program, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the potential of blockchain technology and its application in the business world.

Is this course for you?

This online short course on blockchain technology is tailored for business leaders and managers interested in understanding the practical application of blockchain technology in their organizations. The program focuses on the fundamentals of blockchain technology, potential benefits and challenges, and its various applications across different industries. The online short course does not require any prior technical knowledge and is structured to equip participants with the knowledge to identify areas where blockchain technology can be implemented within their organization. Through this program, participants will be equipped with valuable knowledge to make informed decisions about integrating blockchain technology into their businesses and stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Course overview

Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)

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What will set you apart

On completion of this course, you’ll gain:

A deeper understanding of the capabilities of blockchain technology, enabling you to assess which business problems it can solve.

A blockchain-based strategy that addresses a business challenge within your industry.

A thorough understanding of how blockchain technology lowers the cost of verification and the cost of networking.

Knowledge of how blockchain applications like bitcoin and other token-based initiatives are powered.

Course curriculum

By progressing through the weekly modules of this online program, you can discover the potential of blockchain technology in revolutionizing economic and social systems, and acquire knowledge on how to utilize it to benefit your business.

Orientation module

Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1

An introduction to blockchain technology

Module 2

Bitcoin and the curse of the double-spending problem

Module 3

Costless verification: Blockchain technology and the last mile problem

Module 4

Bootstrapping network effects through blockchain technology and cryptoeconomics

Module 5

Using tokens to design new types of digital platforms

Module 6

The future of blockchain technology, AI, and digital privacy

Faculty Director

The design of this online program is guided by MIT Sloan faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course.

Christian Catalini

Founder, MIT Cryptoeconomics Lab and Research Scientist, MIT Sloan School of Management

Earn a certificate of completion from MIT Sloan

Expand your understanding of blockchain technology and earn an official certificate of completion from MIT Sloan.

This online program also counts toward an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate, which you can earn upon completion of four programs where at least three of the four come from your chosen certificate track and at least one is completed in person. Find full details here.

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you digitally upon successful completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements.

MIT Sloan Blockchain Technologies: Business Innovation and Application online program certificate

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