FINC 3620

This course introduces students to blockchain concepts and tools developed and applied to business. Using case studies, practical problems, and a lucid presentation, the course focuses on planning, analyzing, and controlling business performance in a decentralized manner with horizontal structure. Students will learn to address structural changes in business organization, covering important topics such as decentralized autonomous organization, distributed ledger technology and consensus algorithms. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours) Equivalent: Management 3850 (Blockchain Application for Business) (prior to 2021/2022); Management 3850 (Blockchain Application in Business) (prior to 2022/2023)