Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2019

     

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MGMT 653 001 (CRN: 26357)

THE BLOCKCHAIN ECONOMY

Long Title: BLOCKCHAIN AS ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE: THE INTERNET OF VALUE
Department: Management
Instructor: Sanchez Rodriguez, Manolo
Meetings:
6:15PM - 9:30PM F (8-FEB-2019 - 8-FEB-2019) 
8:00AM - 6:00PM S (9-FEB-2019 - 9-FEB-2019) 
6:15PM - 9:30PM R (21-FEB-2019 - 21-FEB-2019) 
Part of Term: PMBA ILE 6
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: .75
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
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
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 28
Enrollment data as of: 12-DEC-2024 5:25PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
 
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).