Applied Blockchain and Smart Contracts

Postgraduate

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 5034
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Course ID
208550
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
George Mihaylov
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides an introduction to Applied Blockchain and Smart Contracts with a focus on how these technologies can create new business opportunities across a range of professions and industry sectors, with a particular focus on financial services. The course develops an understanding of the functionality and utility of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs and Smart Contracts, and explores their application to business, accounting, banking and supply chains. The course also examines how Artificial Intelligence can complement Blockchain technologies to enhance business value. Throughout the course, students critically evaluate the implications and opportunities presented by blockchains and develop the capability to identify, communicate and justify innovative applications of Blockchain technologies in current and emerging business environments.

  • Introduction to Applied Blockchain
  • Reinventing Financial Services
  • Applied Blockchain in Practice

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the core functionality and utility of blockchains, NFTs and smart contracts.
  • Analyse how Blockchains, NFTs and smart contracts create value in business contexts.
  • Assess how artificial intelligence complements blockchain technologies.
  • Advise on opportunities for blockchain technologies within professional practice.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BAFI1014 Blockchain Crypto and Big Data (UoA) OR must not have completed CORPFIN7056 Applied Blockchain and Smart Contracts (M) at the University of Adelaide

Availability

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Fri 13/08/2027
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Fri 03/09/2027
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Fri 17/09/2027
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Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 68306
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 49
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Oct - 5 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
6 Aug - 24 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
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Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
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Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 33488
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 31
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17

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