Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student has the ability to
-Understand the basics of blockchain, its business ecosystem, and business models (especially, initial coin offerings, security tokens, smart contracts, and private Distributed Ledger Technology-based systems)
-Recognize the role of blockchain and its potential application in business transformationsIdentify challenges related to the deployment of blockchain
-Understand the ethical and environmental considerations of deploying blockchain solutions
Credits: 1
Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 31.07.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Vikash Sinha
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Vikash Sinha
Contact information for the course (valid 28.10.2020-21.12.2112):
Contact information for the course: fitech-sci(a)aalto.fi
Teacher: Assistant professor Vikash Kumar Sinha, Aalto University School of Business, vikash.sinha(a)aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of what blockchain is and how blockchain could be deployed in the business.
Applies in this implementation:
This course provides you with a basic understanding of what blockchain is and how blockchain could be deployed in the business.
After the course, you will have the ability to
-Understand the basics of blockchain, its business ecosystem and business models (especially initial coin offerings, security tokens, smart contracts, and private Distributed Ledger Technology based systems)
-Recognize the role of blockchain and its potential application in business transformations
-Identify challenges related to the deployment of blockchain
-Understand the ethical and environmental considerations of deploying blockchain solutions
Course platform: https://mooc.fitech.io/courses/fitech-101-blockchain-business-applications/Evaluation: pass/fail
Workload: 27 hours (1 ECTS)
No exam. No presence
required. No particular schedule.
- Opettaja: Bister Taru
- Opettaja: Sinha Vikash