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
Yvette Blount
see iLearn
Moderator
Mauricio Marrone
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(10cp in ACCG or ACST or AFIN or BUS or MGMT or ECON or MKTG units at 6000 level) or (admission to MCybergovMgnt or MInfoTechCyberSec or MInfoTechNetworking)
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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 is being adopted by many industries to achieve competitive advantage. Students will evaluate how blockchain technology in a specific industry provides competitive advantage. The primary objective of this unit is for students to be able to critically assess the benefits and risks of adopting blockchain technology and examine how organisations can take advantage of future trends to achieve competitive advantage. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
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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Weekly assessment task from weeks 3 to 12 (10 weeks) | 30% | No | Weeks 3 to 12 (10 weeks) |
Blockchain Case Study | 30% | No | Week 7 |
Future of Blockchain | 40% | No | Week 12 |
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Weeks 3 to 12 (10 weeks)
Weighting: 30%
Each week students will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate their understanding of the material. This includes discussion forums, short reports or other activity relevant for the material.
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 30%
The 3000-word report is to investigate a specific blockchain solution and case study to understand how blockchain can be used to achieve competitive advantage.
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 40%
The 3000-word report requires students to research the future of Blockchain adoption and provide recommendations for managers, boards and stakeholders for adopting Blockchain solutions with the understanding of the potential future scenarios.
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
This unit will be taught online. Each week there will be a Zoom catch-up where I will be available to answer any questions, clarify expectations for assignments as well as provide an opportunity for you to connect with each other. The Zoom meeting will be on Wednesday at 5 pm from Week 1 to Week 13 (excluding the session break). The Zoom catch-up each week is not compulsory but you are strongly encouraged to attend. The session will be recorded and uploaded to Echo in iLearn. The Zoom details will be available on iLearn. The dates are from Week 1 to Week 13 (Wednesday 28 July to 3rd November 2021 - not including the session break).
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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook