INFO363

Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in Business and Society

15 points

Not offered 2025, offered in 2024

For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems

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