Courses
ISEM4035 Blockchain: Cryptocurrencies and Other Business Applications (3 units)
- Prerequisite:
- ISEM2005 Management Information Systems
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
With the rise of disruptive technologies, particularly in the area of FinTech, new concepts and use cases of money, payments, identity, and security need to be looked at through a new lens. Under the rapidly changing landscape, it’s important for an organization to respond early and effectively to ride the wave and take advantage of the new opportunities. Through workshops, round-table discussions, case studies and sharing from expert industry practitioners, this course will widen and deepen students’ understanding of the rapidly changing landscape and the impact of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency on traditional business models. Students will develop new insights and perspectives, grab the opportunities from blockchain and cryptocurrency, and harness new technologies to take the financial industry to the next level.