Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets

Catalog description

This course explores the architecture, economics, and governance of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, with a focus on financial applications. Students examine consensus mechanisms, cryptographic foundations, and the structure of major platforms such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Through hands-on projects and applied financial analysis, students will create digital assets, design and test smart contracts, evaluate decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, and assess regulatory and cybersecurity risks. The course equips students to critically analyze blockchain innovations, understand their practical use cases, and navigate the evolving FinTech landscape. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: BUSA 602 and FINC 601