Blockchain and platform economy (5 cr)
Code: IB00EC58-3001
General information
Enrollment
12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Harrison Okuogume
- Jagat Kunwar
Teacher in charge
Jagat Kunwar
Groups
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IBKV20SP1Digital international business, full-time studies
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IBKV20SP2Digital international business, full-time studies
Objective
You learn what blockchain technology is and how it is operated.
You learn how to analyse blockchain-driven businesses and how to develop a blockchain technology into an existing or new business.
You learn key principles of decentralized applications and smart contracts.
You are able to analyse different types of platforms in business and explain how such platforms function.
You are able to develop platform business models and analyse network effects.
Content
What is the blockchain technology and its operational principles?
How to analyse blockchain-driven businesses?
How to develop a blockchain technology in business?
What are the business features of decentralised applications and smart contracts?
What types of platforms exist in business and how do the platforms function?
How to design a suitable platform business model for a business?
What are the characteristics of network effects in platform economy?
Materials
- Information provided by the instructors
- a set of readings provided at the beginning of the course
- a set of business cases involving blockchain and platform technologies
Teaching methods
At the end of the course, you are able to:
-understand the blockchain infrastructure
-recognize applications of blockchain technology in business innovation
-Differentiate pipeline model from platform business strategies
-Innovate platform businesses model using appropriate tools
-Recognize the developing trends in blockchain and platform businesses
Exam schedules
The course evaluation will consists of:
- a group or an individual project incorporating elements of blockchain or platform technology (60%)
-a final exam to test the concepts taught during the class (40%)
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation will be based on the following:
- You understand key concepts regarding the blockchain technology and platform businesses
- You can use given set of tools to innovate a new business model
-Apply the technology and tools to understand own business or other existing businesses