Study Guide

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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Announced in the Learn Learning Environment

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Individual study tracks can be negotiated with the instructor. It will be available only if the student can provide sufficient basis for such implementation. There can be a pre-test to assess the students’ ability and suitability to complete the course individually.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course can include assignments made jointly for companies or assignments agreed for each student.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Announced in the Learn Learning Environment

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS credits correspond to 135 hours of student work.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on assignments submitted during the course. The assessment criteria and task-specific weights are explained on the Learn platform.