Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Ali Amrollahi
Moderator
Mauricio Marrone
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
50cp at 1000 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Blockchain is an emerging technology that has many applications other than cryptocurrencies in business and the accounting profession. This unit is designed for students to gain an understanding of Blockchain from a business, accounting and technical perspective. The primary objective of this unit is for students to be able to evaluate Blockchain by understanding the benefits and challenges as well as the legal, ethical and governance issues. The unit will examine how Blockchain can assist an organisation to achieve competitive advantage and take advantage of future trends. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Submission(s): “Late assessment must also be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available. This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Presentation | 10% | No | Week 13 |
Report | 30% | No | Week 7 |
Report | 40% | No | Week 12 |
Weekly Assessment | 20% | No | Weeks 3-12 |
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
This assessment requires each student to deliver a presentation based in the report on legal and ethical issues. Presentation (10 marks)
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 30%
Informative Report on Legal and Ethical Issues relating to Blockchain Report (1500 words)
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 43 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 40%
Analytical Report on applications of Blockchain and how they can be used in a business context (including future trends) Report (2000 words)
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Weeks 3-12
Weighting: 20%
A variety of activities will be assigned each week from weeks 3 to 12 (10 weeks) completed in class and/or online (e.g. blogs) on contemporary topics on Blockchain. Students are expected to complete readings and research as required prior to the class
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Required Text: |
Welfare, A. (2019). Commercializing blockchain : strategic applications in the real world. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley. |
Delivery Format and Other Details: |
Face to face \ Online teaching This unit will be taught in the form of weekly lectures and tutorials. Students are required to enrol in one lecture and one tutorial for this unit. The teaching strategies are outlined below: Lectures A one-hour lecture will be completed every week. It is expected that students complete their prescribed reading for the week prior to attending the lecture. Tutorial attendance Each student must register for a tutorial and must attend the tutorial that they have registered for. There will be a two-hour tutorial each week from weeks 2 to 13. Students must finalise their tutorial enrolment by the end of Week 2. Tutorial changes can ONLY be made through eStudent. Students wishing to change tutorial times should log onto eStudent and enrol in a class where there is a vacancy. If you attend the tutorial that you are not enrolled in, it will not be counted toward the attendance record, with an exception of tutorials held on the week of public holidays. It will also not count towards your assessed coursework. No exception for tutorial attendances and late assignments will be granted for students who are enrolled late in this subject. Your attendance may not be marked if you arrive more than 15 minutes late to your tutorials unless there is an appropriate reason provided to your tutors. |
Recommended Readings: |
Jai Singh Arun, Cuomo, J., Nitin Gaur and Tapscott, D. (2019). Blockchain for business. Boston: Addison-Wesley. Bambara, J.J. and Allen, P.R. (2018). Blockchain : a practical guide to developing business, law, and technology solutions. New York: Mcgraw-Hill Education. Burniske, C. and Tatar, J. (2018). Cryptoassets : the innovative investor’s guide to bitcoin and beyond. New York: Mcgraw-Hill Education. |
Other Course Materials: |
This unit addresses global and sustainability issues as direct areas of study and as necessary implications arising from the materials, assessment and academic discussion and debate in classes/seminars. We promote sustainability by developing the ability in students to research and locate information within the accounting discipline. We aim to provide students with an opportunity to obtain skills which will benefit them throughout their career.
The unit's textbook has a reference list at the end of each chapter containing all references cited by the author. These provide some guidance to references that could be used to research particular issues.
Topic |
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Week 1 |
Unit intro / What is blockchain? |
Week 2 |
Blockchain Technology |
Week 3 |
Blockchain Business Model |
Week 4 |
Blockchain Applications: Cryptocurrencies |
Week 5 |
Blockchain Applications: Supply Chain Management |
Week 6 |
Blockchain Applications: Government |
Week 7 |
Blockchain Applications: Economy and Finance |
Week 8 |
Blockchain Risks and Challenges |
Week 9 |
Blockchain Governance and Competitive Advantage |
Week 10 |
Future of Blockchain and Emerging Technologies |
Week 11 |
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Blockchain |
Week 12 |
Guest Lecture - Blockchain in practice |
Week 13 |
Review |
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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook