Technological innovations is playing an important role in creating and sustaining competitive advantage. This course will introduce the core concept of blockchain and its latest applications in the delivery of financial services from the strategic management perspective. Management issues related to the adoption and use of blockchain and fintech will be highlighted. The purpose of this course is to develop the capacity of students to analyze business problems and identify appropriate IT-based solutions to achieve business-IT alignment. Case studies and group projects are important features of this course.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Describe the concepts and development trend of blockchain technology.
CILO-2: Discuss the applications of blockchain to delivering FinTech services.
CILO-3: Evaluate costs and benefits of adopting blockchain for FinTech services.