Course Catalog - 2018-2019

     

MGMT 653 - THE BLOCKCHAIN ECONOMY

Long Title: BLOCKCHAIN AS ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE: THE INTERNET OF VALUE
Department: Management
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience
Credit Hours: .75
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Understand the design principles of the blockchain economy and its implementation challenges. Analyze the potential application of this “protocol of truth,” beyond currency: to develop decentralized networks, to optimize logistics and trade; to record value and identity (smart contracts, birth certificates, insurance claims, art, land titles and even votes).