IS4450

This course provides an overview of the concepts, technology, and industry impacts of blockchain. The course is designed to be multi-level, multidisciplinary, and critical, with a focus on providing students a basic understanding of how blockchains work, where they are used, their limitations, and how they affect organizations and society. Our objective is to cut through the confusion from the hype and ambiguity of blockchain and help students understand and learn to make informed analyses and decisions regarding its use, particularly in governance, compliance, intellectual property protection, among other benefits.

Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (IS 3060 OR IS 3061 OR IS 4410 OR IS 4411) AND (Full Major or Minor status in Information Systems OR Full Major status in Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations).

Spring