Blockchain and platform economy – summer intensive mini-courseLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

You learn basic principles of blockchain technology.
You learn various aspects of blockchain technology and its integration into business processes
You understand how platform economy operates.
You can analyse various types of platforms and recognize platform business models.

Content

What is the concept of blockchain technology and what are its basic principles?
How to develop and to apply a blockchain technology in business?
What types of platforms exist in business?
How do the platforms function?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field.
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation.