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
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
George Mihaylov
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the core functionality and utility of Blockchain and Smart Contract technologies.
  • Identify specific applications of such technology that have value to the financial services industry.
  • Explain the concept of an NFT and how it can create value for business.
  • Understand how Big Data and Artificial Intelligence can complement Blockchains.
  • Advise on the potential for Blockchains to create opportunities in professions (such as finance, legal and accounting).
  • Advise on the potential for Blockchains to create opportunities in sectors (such as the supply chain, healthcare and built environment sectors).

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 30412
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231
Class number
Class number 30411
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 5:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 5:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 231

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 60028
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.26
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.26
Class number
Class number 60027
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 5:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.26
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 5:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.26

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BAFI1014 Blockchain Crypto and Big Data (UoA) OR must not have completed CORPFIN7056 Applied Blockchain and Smart Contracts (M) at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Assessment

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