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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.
By the end of this course the student should be able to:Have an understanding of the relevance and potential of Blockchain technology for modern firms, the culture and society at-large. Identify the need for and explain the use of Blockchain technology in modern organisations, financial institutions, government and public applications, and culture at-large. Explain important Blockchain concepts, especially with regard to their potential role in strategy and value creation for the firm.Explain important Blockchain concepts with regard to their potential to transform society and culture.Analyse complex situations in business and society to identify and evaluate alternative solutions that may require Blockchain, and make informed recommendations.
(1) INFO123, Any 15 points of COSC at 100-level, orDIGI101 and (2) 45 points at 200-level or above
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Stephen Wingreen
Olivia Erdelyi
Domestic fee $998.00
International fee $5,188.00
* 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.
For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems on the departments and faculties page .