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Dollarcraft Challenge | Blaze Institute Learning Management System

Jan 12, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

About Blaze Institute

Dollarcraft: Digital Banking Launch Program is a 13-week interdisciplinary business research and business case challenge that will equip students with practical skills in financial innovation, digital payment systems, and entrepreneurship. Through mentorship, applied research, and a culminating Hackathon, students explore the future of money and develop real solutions to challenges faced by underserved communities. This program is implemented as an Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO) — a credit-bearing course that bridges academic instruction with real-world application. Students form teams, identify gaps in the financial system, and prototype inclusive financial tools using open-source payment infrastructure supported by the Interledger Foundation. The program is jointly led by: - Alabama A&M’s College of Business and Public Affairs - Alabama A&M’s College of Engineering, Technology & Physical Sciences - Blaze Group® Together, we combine business insight, technical skill, and social impact strategy to deliver a hands-on innovation experience.

Curriculum Overview

  • Week 1 | Program Syllabus
  • Blaze Institute Platform Overview
  • Week 1 | Assignment A
  • Week 1 | Assignment B
  • FinTech Foundations (Fall 2025 Class Slides)
  • 50 Trends in User-Centric Fintech Design
  • Course Manual 1.1: Belief Exploration
  • Course Manual 1.2: Alignment Evaluation
  • Course Manual 1.3: Self-Reflection
  • Course Manual 1.4: Challenging Assumptions
  • Course Manual 1.5: Data Collection Methodologies
  • Course Manual 1.6: Solution Co-Creation
  • Course Manual 1.7: Value Additions
  • Course Manual 1.8: Partnerships Opportunities
  • Course Manual 1.9: Technological Innovation
  • Course Manual 1.10: Change Agency
  • Course Manual 1.11: Continuous Learning and Development
  • Course Manual 1.12: Training Resources
  • Week 2 | Program Syllabus
  • Week 2 | Assignment A
  • Week 2 | Assignment B
  • Course Manual 2.1: Ethical Expansion
  • Course Manual 2.2: Research Methods
  • Course Manual 2.3: Cultural Dynamics
  • Course Manual 2.4: Data Analysis
  • Course Manual 2.5: Client-Centric Deign
  • Course Manual 2.6: Inclusive Accessibility
  • Course Manual 2.7: Regional Regulations
  • Course Manual 2.8: Global Standards
  • Course Manual 2.9: Risk Mitigation
  • Course Manual 2.10: Strategic Partnerships
  • Course Manual 2.11: Impact Metrics
  • Course Manual 2.12: Framework Development
  • Week 3 | Assignment A
  • Week 3 | Program Syllabus
  • Week 3 | Class Activity
  • Course Manual 3.1: UCD Introduction
  • Course Manual 3.2: User Research
  • Course Manual 3.3: User Personas
  • Course Manual 3.4: Inclusive Design
  • Course Manual 3.5: Financial Literacy
  • Course Manual 3.6: Behavioral Design
  • Course Manual 3.7: UX/UI Design
  • Course Manual 3.8: Testing and Iteration
  • Course Manual 3.9: User-Centric Marketing
  • Course Manual 3.10: Culturally-Responsive Design
  • Course Manual 3.11: Design Ethics
  • Course Manual 3.12: User-Centric Culture
  • Week 4 | Program Syllabus
  • Week 4 | Assignment A

Group Discussion

This program is connected to a group. You’ll be added once you join the program.

Dollarcraft Challenge | Spring 2026 | AAMU

Dollarcraft Challenge | Spring 2026 | AAMU

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