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PhD in Blockchain Finance & Next-Generation DeFi Infrastructures

Welcome, future architects of global finance. Our mission is to train you to not just analyze financial systems, but to innovate them, building the models and policies that will navigate the complexities of a data-driven world.

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Level: Doctorate
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Distributed Systems, Blockchain Economics, Decentralized Governance, DeFi Infrastructures

Practical focus

Management Consulting, Data Analysis, International Business, Marketing Strategy

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

Deutsche Bank
Internships in quantitative finance and risk management
The European Central Bank
Internships in financial stability and economic analysis

Career opportunities

Policy Analyst
In government or a think tank
Political Consultant
Advising on political campaigns
Diplomat
In a foreign service or international organization
Journalist
Covering politics and international relations

Jobs and projects

Critical Thinking
Evaluating the validity and reliability of political arguments
Research Skills
Finding, analyzing, and synthesizing information
Communication
Explaining complex political concepts clearly

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

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What you gain
- You will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions. You will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance.
Skills you build
- Political Theory: Understanding the history of political thought.
- International Relations: Analyzing the dynamics of global affairs.
- Data Analysis: Interpreting and using data to inform political models.
- Public Policy: Designing and implementing public policies.

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PhD in Blockchain Finance & Next-Generation DeFi Infrastructures

01Foundations of Financial Innovation
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Financial Innovation
  The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Financial Innovation.
  The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Financial Innovation.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Financial Innovation
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Financial Innovation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Financial Innovation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Financial Innovation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Financial Innovation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Financial Innovation to a new documented context.
02Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Banking and Fintech Ecosystems to a new documented context.
03Financial Policy and Global Governance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Financial Policy and Global Governance
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2. MethodsMethods in Financial Policy and Global Governance
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3. ApplicationApplication of Financial Policy and Global Governance
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  The learner can transfer Financial Policy and Global Governance to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in FinTech
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in FinTech
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2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in FinTech
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  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in FinTech for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in FinTech
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05The Ethics of AI in Finance
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Finance
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2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Finance
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  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Finance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Finance
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  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Finance to a new documented context.
06The Practical Guide to Digital History
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History
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2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History
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  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History
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  The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
07Archival Science for Public Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy
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2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy
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  The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy
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  The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
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2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
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  The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
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  The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

I am a financial strategist who believes that the future of finance is a complex interplay of technology, economics, and policy. My research focuses on the evolution of global banking and fintech ecosystems, aiming to shape a more resilient and equitable financial future.

Applied mentorship

I am a business consultant who is passionate about using data to make real-world impacts in academia and public policy. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to clinical and research problems, turning raw data into actionable insights.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

• Blog Post: 'The Evolution of Money: From Barter to CBDCs' - A historical and economic analysis of the transformation of money and payment systems. · • Blog Post: 'Fintech and Financial Inclusion: A Global Perspective' - Discusses how fintech can be a powerful tool for promoting financial inclusion in emerging markets. · • Conference Paper: 'A New Framework for Measuring Systemic Risk in Fintech Ecosystems' - Presented at the International Monetary Fund, proposing a new model for assessing risk in interconnected fintech ecosystems. · • Journal Article: 'The Role of AI in Monetary Policy' - Published in the Journal of Financial Innovation, this paper provides a framework for understanding how AI can be used to inform monetary policy decisions. · • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of Central Banking in a Digital World' - A multi-part series for a financial magazine on how central banks are adapting to the digital age. · • Book: 'The FinTech Revolution: A Guide to the Future of Finance' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of fintech. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

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Mentor practice lens

• Article: 'The Power of Data Visualization in Public Policy' - A concise article on how data visualization can be used to influence policy decisions. · • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. · • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

GAF-powered Financial System Simulation

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

GAF-powered Clinical Insight Extraction

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Gregory Whitfield

Distributed Systems, Blockchain Economics, Decentralized Governance, DeFi Infrastructures

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Selin Karaca

Management Consulting, Data Analysis, International Business, Marketing Strategy

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9 months · Fast track	15000 EUR	12000 EUR	15000 EUR
12 months · Recommended	18000 EUR	15000 EUR	18000 EUR
15 months · Standard	21000 EUR	18000 EUR	21000 EUR
18 months · Flexible	24000 EUR	21000 EUR	24000 EUR
21 months · Extended	27000 EUR	24000 EUR	27000 EUR
24 months · Part-time	30000 EUR	27000 EUR	30000 EUR

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