25868 Blockchain Strategy
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade, no marksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This course introduces you to the principles of blockchains and their potential to transform industries and societies. Students critically analyse the application of a blockchain initiative to a specific industry or context and develop a strategic plan to make that initiative a reality. Students design a blockchain ecosystem solution that takes into account the key functional requirements, blockchain platforms, processes, logic coding and data storage, as well as non-functional requirements such as scalability and security.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 1. | Characterise the key concepts of blockchains in the context of their potential to transform industries and societies |
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| 2. | Critically evaluate the value of, and obstacles to, implementing blockchain initiatives in business |
| 3. | Develop a strategic plan to take a blockchain initiative from vision to implementation |
| 4. | Define the key actors, values and components of a potential blockchain ecosystem |
| 5. | Design a blockchain solution that encompasses functional, technical and non-functional requirements |