Blockchain and Business Applications and Implications
Blockchain will bring about profound changes to business, and even to the nature of business itself. This technology will disrupt how enterprises are funded and managed, how they create value, and even how they perform basic functions like marketing and accounting. In this course you will learn how blockchain technology will penetrate into the structures of organizations. You will explore how blockchain will transform the roles of the C-Suite, and how a blockchain can be used to manage and protect intellectual property. You will be able to identify the different layers of the blockchain technology stack, and explain how these affect the governance of blockchain systems. As well, you will be able to identify seven qualities that a region in the world needs in order to attract technology startups and to build a vibrant blockchain ecosystem.
Explain how blockchain technology will transform business structures, roles, and functions of enterprise
Define terms such as Distributed Application (DApp), autonomous agent, open networked enterprise, and distributed autonomous enterprise
Identify some strategic approaches to managing intellectual property with blockchain technologies
Identify the layers comprising the blockchain technology stack, and describe how each of these affects the governance of a blockchain ecosystem
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Re-architecting the Firm
Week 2
New Business Models
Week 3
Blockchain and the C-Suite
Week 4
Leadership for the Next Era
Week 5
Blueprint for a New Social Contract
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
The materials covered in this course and the instructor are top level. I strongly recommend all the courses in this specialization
Very well structured course with detailed discussion on a host of mission-critical implications on blockchain for businesses.
Online Campus blockchain and business applications and implications of distributed ledger technology good course
Highly recommend this course from INSEAD taught by leading Blockchain experts - Don Tapscott & Alex Tapscott.
