Regulation and Cryptocurrency

MQF Level 7

6 Credits (ECTS)

Regulation and Cryptocurrency

Start
TBA 2023
Module Type
Compulsory
ECTS Credits
6 Credits (ECTS)

Module Description

This module provides grounding in core theoretical concepts, principles and processes governments are incorporating towards digitalising of currency via blockchain. Participants will challenge, critique, analyse, evaluate and synthesise regulations associated with cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a whole. 

This module provides an overview of the evolution of financial legal systems. With the fast development of cryptocurrency, current regulatory systems face the need to be updated and re-articulated to adapt to the new changes 

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course will possess:

• Level 6 Degree and 3 years’ work experience

Preference is given to applicants having:

• Level 6 Degree in a discipline related to the Study Programme; and

• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management within the sector covered by the Study Programme.

OR

• Level 5 Diploma or Higher Diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a supervisory or managerial role.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at fintech professionals with work experience, such as:  

  • financial managers 
  • bank staff 
  • fintech employees 
  • accountants 
  • accountant clerks 
  • employees with a financial background 

 

Career Paths

This programme aims to prepare you for senior posts such as that of CEO, managing director or head of department of any financial or information technology entity.  

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time programme and will typically take 15 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 10 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.

The course comprises:

  • 6 lectures per module;
  • 3-hour lectures (evening);
  • 12 hours of online content per module, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
Assignment
Discussions

Module Intake Dates

TBA 2023
Malta
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