Welcome to NTU CCTF

The NTU Centre in Computational Technologies for Finance (CCTF) is an inter-collegiate and pan-university initiative, managed by the Graduate College (GC), with support from College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) and Nanyang Business School (NBS), and strong involvement from the College of Engineering (CoE), College of Science (CoS), College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHAaS), National Institute of Education (NIE) and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMed).

The Centre comprises 3 pillars – Education, Research and Community Development:

Education – To fulfil NTU’s mandate to provide high-quality education that is in line with technological trends. It will consist of a flagship Master of Science in Blockchain, which will support the development of timely talents for Singapore in this highly sought-after area.

Research – To cement NTU’s reputation in blockchain research in Singapore and globally and to enhance NTU’s strategic partnerships with the industry. The research pillar will advance cutting-edge fundamental as well as applied research in blockchain with close partnership and funding support from industry and government.

Community Development – To galvanize the wider blockchain community, the Centre will actively support the "Blockchain at NTU" club, spearhead a pivotal "Innovation Challenge", and convene an annual Blockchain Conference, thereby synergizing thought-leadership, innovation, and collaborative discourse on a regional scale.

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Master's Programme in Blockchain and Its Applications

The MSBT programme emphasizes the fundamentals of blockchain technologies (e.g. blockchain scalability, smart contracts, zero-knowledge proof, etc) from a computer science perspective, and explores the potential application of blockchain technologies in different vertical sectors, such as finance, banking, insurance, supply chain, energy, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of things. The core curriculum includes the theoretical foundation of blockchain technology, practical skills in blockchain and smart contracts development, and management skills covering blockchain governance, legal regulations, and business management, enabling students to understand the subject comprehensively.

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Published on 17 Aug 2022

Algorand blockchain education and research centre launched in Singapore

ACE@NTU Director Prof Wen Yonggang and Co-Director Prof Boh Wai Fong

NTU Singapore has been selected by Algorand Foundation, the world’s most green and secure blockchain ecosystem, to host a new research and education centre aimed at developing and advancing blockchain technologies.

Known as the Algorand Centre of Excellence at NTU (ACE@NTU), NTU is one of 10 new Algorand Centres of Excellence (ACE) established earlier this month.

NTU is the only lead organisation in Asia to be selected for this US$50 million programme and joins other top universities such as UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, Yale University and Purdue University, to name a few.

Algorand was first established by Professor Silvio Micali from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2017. It is a fully decentralised, secure, and scalable blockchain that provides a common platform for building products and services for a borderless economy.

The aim of the ACE programme is to establish a global network of blockchain and cryptocurrency research and education centres that advances collaborative, multidisciplinary, and cutting-edge knowledge and technology.

Over the next five years, ACE@NTU aims to become the nexus for blockchain education and research as well as foster a vibrant ecosystem to advance blockchain development and adoption in Singapore and the region.

Events

Admissions Outreach

MSBT INFO SESSION 2025

16 Jan 2025 06.00 PM - 08.30 PM
Workshops & Classes

NTU-CCTF Blockchain Academic Workshop 2024

24 Apr 2024 02.30 PM - 07.00 PM
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2024 MSBT Guest Talks - The Open Source Journey of Vue & Vite

31 Jan 2024 03.30 PM - 04.30 PM
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NTU Blockchain Workshop

06 Sep 2023 01.00 PM - 06.50 PM
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Algo-Hub Students Event

26 Sep 2022 02.00 PM - 04.00 PM