INFO363-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in Business and Society

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

This course examines key concepts and main features of Blockchain, analyses the evolution of this technology and reviews present and potential applications. Economic, organisational, social and political impacts of Blockchain are explored. An improved understanding of the driving forces and motivations behind organisations’ adoption of Blockchain-based applications will be provided.

Prerequisites

(1) INFO123, Any 15 points of COSC at 100-level, or
DIGI101 and (2) 45 points at 200-level or above

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00 A9 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 13:00 - 15:00 A7
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Research Case (group project) 25%
Case portfolio (group project) 25%
Participation 5%
Exam 35% Exam
Lab project 10% Lab project

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,058.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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