Blockchain is one of the most recent innovations that has the substantial impact on economy, business and society. It facilitates transactions by protecting personal data without the need of a third-party authority. Blockchain revolutionizes the way of how businesses and society share information and register transactions online. This module overviews the recent technological development of blockchain technology and provides a methodological foundation about economic innovation. The module is designed as a compulsory module for students enrolled for an MSc in Blockchain for Social Impact.
The module focuses on the implications of entrepreneurial innovation on economy and organization. The central theme of the module is the exploration of the most recent technological developments and the application of blockchain technology in organizations and economy. The module overviews the strategic benefits of the implementation and the use of blockchain technology across the different sectors in the economy.