Early proponents of bitcoin could be found on college campuses, it’s true. But there was no curriculum on the topic.
Now, institutions of higher education are seeing the tremendous growth and potential of crypto currencies and how the world will be reshaped in the years to come. There is currently a worker shortage in the high tech industry.
Those who have not been immersed in the crypto world for at least the last few years, if not the last decade are at an educational disadvantage. This is to the detriment of the industry, including to the more traditional financial institutions that seek to bridge the gap between their methods and the wave of the future.
Universities are now offering a host of degree options for students who want to venture into the crypto/blockchain industry. Further, the benefits of the blockchain are not simply limited to the financial realm, but have far reaching implications that can revolutionize entire industries.
With a current–and growing– tech worker shortage, universities are seeing opportunities for themselves and their students to embrace and profit from the onslaught of advancements hitting society.
It is time to explore options and prepare for tomorrow. The world is brimming with opportunity, particularly with regard to tech and crypto/blockchain technology.