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Hesperides University today announced the launch of the Master in Bitcoin, the world\u2019s first English-language higher education program dedicated solely to Bitcoin studies, according to a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n The program marks a milestone in the academic recognition of Bitcoin as a serious field of study.<\/p>\n Unlike most universities, which group Bitcoin under broader \u201ccrypto\u201d or \u201cblockchain\u201d programs, Hesperides has created<\/a> a curriculum focused entirely on just Bitcoin \u2014 its technology, economics, and societal impact. The program is aimed at professionals, entrepreneurs, and researchers seeking a deeper understanding of Bitcoin and its global ecosystem.<\/p>\n \u201cBitcoin deserves its academic space,\u201d said Krist\u00fdna Maz\u00e1nkov\u00e1, Director of the Master in Bitcoin. \u201c\u201cFor years, universities have treated Bitcoin as a side topic, lumped together with speculation and short-lived trends. This program stands apart \u2014 it\u2019s a declaration that Bitcoin deserves serious academic attention, as both a revolutionary technology and a tool for human freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n The curriculum combines academic rigor with practical experience. Students will explore Bitcoin from multiple angles, including monetary theory, philosophy, journalism, energy, cryptography, and economics. Courses will be taught by a global faculty of educators and active professionals in the Bitcoin world.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Master in Bitcoin embodies our vision of independent education rooted in intellectual freedom,\u201d said Gabriel Calzada \u00c1lvarez, Rector of Hesperides<\/a> University. \u201cWe want to create a space where open minds can research, question, and collaborate on Bitcoin without ideological bias.\u201d<\/p>\n The program is fully online and designed to accommodate working professionals. Enrollment opens in January 2026, with early access available through the university website.<\/p>\n Hesperides is also inviting educators and Bitcoin experts to join the program as faculty, mentors, and guest lecturers. Candidates with experience in economics, finance, journalism, mining, security, and cryptography can apply online.<\/p>\n By creating a formal academic framework for Bitcoin, Hesperides aims to bridge professional practice and scholarly understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n Maz\u00e1nkov\u00e1 will serve as the Director of the Master in Bitcoin. Before joining the Bitcoin industry in 2019, she built a career in technology and corporate communications, later leading communications at SatoshiLabs and heading PR at BTC Inc, according to a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n At Hesperides University, she is helping create a new kind of higher education that treats Bitcoin as a transformative social, technological, and economic phenomenon.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHesperides\u2019 Master in Bitcoin begins in 2026<\/h2>\n