CORPFIN 7056 - Applied Blockchain and Smart Contracts (M)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CORPFIN 7056 Course Applied Blockchain and Smart Contracts (M) Coordinating Unit International Centre for Financial Services Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible CORPFIN 3006 Assessment Assignments and tests Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Charlie Hargroves
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
No information currently available.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
2,4,5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,2,3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,5,6 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2,4,5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The following textbook is recomended for this course: 'Blockchain Revolution' by Don and Alex Tapscott (Updated Edition). All other resources will be provided.Online Learning
The course will be delivered on campus and there is no online enrollment. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will be primarily delivered through three activities:
1. Interactive Seminars
2. Group Assignment
3. Online Quizes
The Seminars, including lectures, will introduce and explore the concepts of each topic. Significant discussions and small group communication are also expected during seminars to enrich the learning experience. The assignments will reinforce concepts by their application to problem solving specifically for the financial services industry. All material covered in the lectures and assignments are assessable.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).Learning Activities Summary
Topics
- Module 1: Course Overview and Introduction to Blockchain
- Module 2: Introduction to DApps, NFTs and Smart Contracts
- Module 3: Introduction to the Use of AI to compliment Blockchains
- Module 4: How can Blockchain be used to "Reinvent Financial Services"?
- Module 5: Overcoming Issues for the Future of Blockchains
- Module 6: Applied Blockchain in the Accounting, Finance and Legal Professions
- Module 7: Applied Blockchain in the Supply Chain, Healthcare and Built Environment Sectors
- Module 8: Introduction to Decentralised Finance (DeFi)
- Module 9: Application of Blockchain to Supply Chains -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessments
- Participation (5%)
- Quiz 1 (17.5%)
- Quiz 2 (22.5%)
- Quiz 3 (25%)
- Group Assignment (30%)Assessment Detail
Participation: It is assumed that all students will participate fully in all sessions and 5% will be awarded for full attendance and active participation.
Individual Tests: A set of two tests will be undertaken by students that involve short answer questions.
Group Assignment: Students will be required to write a report on a specific application of Blockchain to the financial services industry as instructed in class.
Students must complete ALL assessment components for this course.Submission
Presentation of Assignments
• Submission of the individual and group assignment will be made via Turn-it-In in MyUni.
• Please attach an ‘Assignment Cover Sheet’, which is signed and dated by you before submission.
• The test will be undertaken via MyUni.
Lecturers can refuse to accept assignments, which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the University’s policy on plagiarism.
Late Assignment Submission
Students are expected to submit their work by the due date to maintain a fair and equitable system. Extensions will generally only be given for medical or other serious reasons. All requests for extensions must be emailed to the lecturer in charge of the course before the due date. Each request will be assessed on its merits. A late assignment (without prior arrangement) will be penalised by a 5% mark reduction for each day that it is late.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
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- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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