Applied Blockchain and Smart Contracts (M)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 5034
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Course ID
208550
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Accounting and Finance
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. Understand the core functionality and utility of Blockchain and Smart Contract technologies.
  2. Identify specific applications of such technology that have value to the financial services industry.
  3. Explain the positive and negative implications of such technologies for the financial services industry.
  4. Understand how Big Data and Artificial Intelligence can complement Blockchains and Smart Contracts.
  5. Communicate the need for financial services companies to explore the opportunities presented by Blockchain and Smart Contracts, complimented by Big Data and applications of Artificial Intelligence.
  6. Advise on the specific application of such technologies to the financial services industry now and in the future.

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