Cryptocurrency has gained so much ground that even the hallowed halls of academia now embrace it. This follows after the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ) announced a first-of-its-kind Bitcoin course.
According to the institution, the program will launch in March 2025 and will offer business professionals a detailed study into Bitcoin.
Although the course is set to become Europe’s first, which should potentially help its popularity, its fee may have left some members of the crypto community feeling helpless as they literally can’t afford it.
HWZ Bitcoin Course
This course, a brainchild of HWZ, is specifically targeted at individuals seeking to integrate crypto into their businesses. For just 16 days of learning, students will pay a lump sum of 9,950 francs (approximately $11,000) to have access to a crash course in all things Bitcoin. This includes learning the economic principles that govern Bitcoin, analyzing its effect on traditional finance (TradFi), and understanding the technicalities of blockchain technology, the underlying technology of Bitcoin.
It doesn’t end there. After careful consideration of the complexities of cryptocurrency, the curriculum also covers regulation and compliance. So, participants are properly equipped with knowledge on navigating an ever-evolving regulatory landscape while remaining compliant with extant laws.
Furthermore, a part of the course will also guide students through wealth management strategies. This part will be specifically tailored for BTC and will be invaluable for students hoping to make the best of their asset, which is known for its volatility.
The course also teaches students the differences between Bitcoin and a hist of other digital assets in what it calls a comparative analysis of altcoins.
Lastly, the course will attempt to go from theory to practice. Here, students are enabled with tools that help them maximize Bitcoin, using the asset class for innovative and disruptive purposes within their business or organizations.
Mixed Reaction Trail Price Tag
Despite HWZ’z hype about the uniqueness and comprehensive nature of its course, a certain section of the crypto community believes that its price is ridiculously outrageous. As a fact, they believe it would be a wiser move to invest that amount into Bitcoin itself while also embarking on self learning through online resources and forums.
Be that as it may, the university’s initiative signifies a growing recognition of cryptocurrency’s influence on the business world.
