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    Bitcoin and AI: Unlocking the Future of Finance and Technology
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    Bitcoin and AI: Unlocking the Future of Finance and Technology

    by USC Pre-College

    Study finance through Bitcoin, AI and entrepreneurship, combining monetary theory with an AI-built website or app and a final presentation.

    Last verified: 5 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Bitcoin and AI at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Completed ninth grade; high school students

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    USC University Park Campus, Los Angeles, United States

    Cost

    $8,130; $11,570; $12,208

    Duration

    4 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next session

    21 June-15 July 2027

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    FinanceArtificial IntelligenceBusiness & Economics
    Accommodation: Shared university residence-hall room
    Meals: Residential: three meals daily
    College credit: 3 elective units
    Tutors / faculty: USC faculty and experienced professionals
    Daily instruction: 5-6 hours; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

    Bitcoin and AI summary

    USC’s Bitcoin and AI course connects monetary history and Bitcoin infrastructure with AI’s effects on business and the economy.

    Students visit JP Morgan, develop a business idea, build a website or app with AI, and defend a thesis in a final presentation.

    It suits students who enjoy connecting financial theory with practical technology projects and discussing the future of money.

    What is Bitcoin and AI: Unlocking the Future of Finance and Technology?

    Bitcoin and AI: Unlocking the Future of Finance and Technology is a USC Pre-College summer course examining how emerging technologies interact with money and business. Students begin with monetary history and finance before exploring Bitcoin’s cryptography, mining and market valuation.

    The course combines classroom study with practical entrepreneurship activities and a JP Morgan field trip. Students use AI to build a website or app and finish by presenting a thesis about Bitcoin, AI or the future financial system.

    Why Succeed highlights Bitcoin and AI

    • The curriculum builds from monetary history to Bitcoin mechanics, giving emerging technology a financial context.

    • The JP Morgan field trip connects classroom ideas with finance careers and AI’s economic impact.

    • Building a website or app turns entrepreneurship discussion into a concrete project.

    • The final thesis presentation asks students to explain and defend their own view of the future economy.

    • Successful completion carries three units of elective college credit.

    Who is Bitcoin and AI for?

    Best for

    Students interested in finance, AI and entrepreneurship who want to connect economic ideas with a practical technology project.

    Not ideal if

    You want a narrowly focused programming course or a light enrichment schedule with little academic commitment.

    Is Bitcoin and AI worth it?

    This course is worth considering if you want to test an interest spanning finance and technology. The field trip, AI-built project and final presentation provide several ways to apply the ideas, while elective credit adds a formal academic outcome.

    The main tradeoff is the substantial financial and daily academic commitment. Families should judge the value by the learning and campus experience; credit transfer depends on the receiving college, and participation does not guarantee USC admission.

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    Cost and what is included

    $8,130; $11,570; $12,208; includes Tuition and three elective credit units upon successful completion, Course materials, textbooks and academic field trips, On-campus social activities and recreational trips, Student Health Center access, Residential option: shared residence-hall room, Residential option: three dining-hall meals daily, Residential option: academic field-trip meals and specified Saturday meals.

    Accommodation

    Shared university residence-hall room

    Meals

    Residential: three meals daily

    Provider details

    Review the USC Pre-College provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    4 weeks; USC University Park Campus, Los Angeles, United States.

    What to check before committing

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    How much preparation does Bitcoin and AI need?

    Effort level

    High, with 5-6 instructional hours per day.

    Best started

    Begin application preparation when information arrives in November, allowing several weeks for school documents and longer for international travel planning.

    Main challenge

    Explaining a defensible financial thesis while developing a practical business project.

    Typical preparation

    • Draft your own application essay and ask a suitable teacher, counselor or mentor for a recommendation.

    • Arrange for your school administrator to submit your transcript.

    • Prepare your laptop and business casual clothing for the JP Morgan visit.

    • International families should plan immigration documents and obtain any required visa before buying tickets.

    Useful if

    You want to test whether finance, AI or entrepreneurship deserves further study.

    What do students do on Bitcoin and AI?

    You move from understanding money and cryptography to investigating Bitcoin and AI’s economic impact. Practical activities culminate in an AI-built business project and a presentation defending your view of the future financial system.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore corporate finance, investment theory, monetary history and cryptography.

    2. 2

      Study Bitcoin mechanics and visit JP Morgan to investigate finance careers and AI.

    3. 3

      Develop a business idea and use AI to create a website or app.

    4. 4

      Present a Bitcoin- or AI-related thesis and argue your vision of the future economy.

    Bitcoin and AI dates and deadlines

    2026 domestic session application deadline

    8 May 2026

    Past

    2026 international session application deadline

    13 March 2026

    Past

    2026 domestic session

    22 June-17 July 2026

    Domestic application deadline; program dates: 22 June-17 July 2026.

    Past

    2026 international session

    22 June-17 July 2026

    International application deadline; program dates: 22 June-17 July 2026.

    Past

    2027 summer session

    21 June-15 July 2027

    USC’s summer-program dates; application information is expected in November.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Complete at least ninth grade before the program begins.

    • Pursue a rigorous high school curriculum.

    • Domestic and international high school students may apply.

    • Attend every required class; late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

    • International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency or obtain a waiver.

    • International participants and domestic participants living abroad must live on campus.

    • Commuters live with a parent/guardian in Los Angeles or Orange County.

    How much does Bitcoin and AI cost?

    Application fee

    $85 — Nonrefundable.

    Funding or discounts

    • Domestic commuter: $8,130 — 2026 estimated total.
    • Domestic residential: $11,570 — 2026 estimated total including room and board.
    • International residential: $12,208 — 2026 estimated USC total including international service fees.
    • Deposit: $1,000 — Nonrefundable; credited toward the total program cost.
    • Financial aid: Not offered

    What's included

    Tuition and three elective credit units upon successful completion, Course materials, textbooks and academic field trips, On-campus social activities and recreational trips, Student Health Center access, Residential option: shared residence-hall room, Residential option: three dining-hall meals daily, Residential option: academic field-trip meals and specified Saturday meals

    How to apply to Bitcoin and AI

    1. 1

      Create an account or log in to the official USC Summer Programs application portal.

    2. 2

      Complete the application and select your course preferences.

    3. 3

      Write your own 300-500 word essay using a prompt in the portal.

    4. 4

      Request an online recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentor.

    5. 5

      Ask a school administrator to upload your PDF high school transcript.

    6. 6

      Provide English proficiency evidence or a waiver if applying internationally.

    7. 7

      Pay the $85 application fee, complete every task and click Submit.

    8. 8

      Monitor the portal and your email for admissions messages.

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    What does Bitcoin and AI cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Finance, money and cryptography

    Explore corporate finance, investment theory, monetary history, cryptography and the Layered Money framework.

    Bitcoin mechanics and AI

    Study how Bitcoin works and how AI is changing the economy, including a JP Morgan field trip.

    Bitcoin markets and entrepreneurship

    Investigate Bitcoin’s price drivers and use AI to turn a business idea into a website or app.

    Leadership and critical thinking

    Present a thesis about Bitcoin or AI and defend your forecast for the future financial system.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Bitcoin and AI?

    A typical day during the program.

    Classes

    Attend academic sessions, with breaks for lunch or field trips.

    Residential activities

    Residential advisors and staff supervise social activities and games.

    Recreational trips

    Program outings may visit local beaches, theme parks or sports events.

    Who teaches on Bitcoin and AI?

    USC Summer Programs courses are taught by USC faculty and experienced professionals from the university’s academic community. Teaching combines lectures with practical activities, workshops and guest speakers.

    Where do students stay on Bitcoin and AI?

    Residential plan

    • Shared residence-hall room: Stay in a university residence hall with gender-specific roommate and floormate assignments.
    • Residential meals: Room and board includes three dining-hall meals daily and specified field-trip meals.
    • Supervision and safety: Live-in advisors, USCard hall access and nightly curfews support the residential experience.
    • Evening and weekend activities: Join supervised social activities and recreational outings around Los Angeles.

    Non-residential plan

    • Local commuter option: Eligible participants live with a parent or guardian in Los Angeles or Orange County.
    • Commuter dining: Meals can be purchased separately in dining halls and campus eateries.
    • Commuter activities: Join weeknight activities with parent permission and weekend excursions using program transportation.

    Roommate requests cannot be accommodated; international participants must live on campus.

    What happens after Bitcoin and AI?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Three units of elective college credit upon successful completion.

    An AI-built website or app to discuss in future applications.

    A final presentation demonstrating financial reasoning and critical thinking.

    Potential recommendation letters from USC faculty or staff.

    An official graded transcript available by request from USC’s registrar.

    Credit transfer depends on the receiving institution; recommendations and USC admission are not guaranteed.

    Where does Bitcoin and AI take place?

    The program takes place at USC’s University Park Campus in Los Angeles, with access to campus libraries, computer facilities and student health services. The Bitcoin and AI curriculum includes a JP Morgan field trip, while the wider summer experience offers recreational outings around the city.

    International participants arrange their own travel; early-arrival and late-departure housing is not provided.

    Bitcoin and AI FAQs

    You study monetary history, finance and economics, Bitcoin’s technical components and valuation, and AI’s impact on business and the economy. The curriculum also explores stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and the Lightning Network.

    You develop a business idea, use AI to build a website or app, and give a final presentation defending a thesis about Bitcoin, AI or the future economy. The course also includes a JP Morgan field trip.

    Successful completion earns three units of elective college credit. Other colleges decide whether to accept those units, so keep the course syllabus for transfer inquiries.

    Bring your own laptop and one day’s worth of business casual clothing for the JP Morgan field trip. Business formal clothing is also welcome.

    Eligible local participants can commute while living with a parent or legal guardian in Los Angeles or Orange County. International participants and domestic participants living abroad must live on campus.

    Residential advisors live in the halls and are available at all times. USC provides 24/7 campus patrols, controlled hall access and a nightly residential curfew.

    USC Summer Programs does not offer financial aid or assistance.

    No. Participation does not guarantee undergraduate admission to USC, although students can use their college credit and academic experience in future applications.

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    • USC Summer Programs Transcripts | USC Pre-College
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    • USC Summer Programs International Application | USC Pre-College
    • USC Summer Residential and Commuter Experience | USC Pre-College
    • USC Summer Programs Overview | USC Pre-College
    • USC Summer Programs Application and Admission | USC Pre-College
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