This minor lays the foundation for gaining a competitive advantage in the blockchain ecosystem by providing an understanding of the implications and business opportunities associated with how blockchain and digital assets are affecting global industries. Blockchain, most famous for its application for cryptocurrency, is changing the way we think about money, impacting traditional financial systems and supply chains, and transforming the landscape of legal contracts. The minor will prepare a range of students from different backgrounds to work in any industry that would likely be impacted by blockchain. The flexible nature of the minor allows the student to tailor the program to their primary program of study.
15 credit hours (9 credits required courses, 6 credits elective courses)
Required Courses
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Course |
Course Name |
Prerequisites |
Credits |
|
BKCH 3021 |
Fundamentals of Blockchain |
Junior class standing |
3 |
|
BKCH 4021 |
Business Applications of Blockchain |
BKCH 3021 |
3 |
|
BKCH 4121 |
Case studies in Blockchain |
BKCH 3021 |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
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Electives
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Course |
Course Name |
Prerequisites |
Credits |
|
See Below |
Any Approved Elective Course |
Varies |
3 |
|
See Below |
Any Approved Elective Course |
Varies |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
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Approved Electives (Any two from the list)
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Course |
Course Name |
Prerequisites |
Credits |
|
FIN 4221 |
Blockchain & Digital Financial Services |
BKCH 3021 |
3 |
|
MGT 2030 |
Principle Based Ethics |
Sophomore class standing |
3 |
|
DSCI 4260 |
Project Management |
ACCT 2010 or 1010, MATH 2350 and STAT 2050 or equivalents in each, grade of C or better in each, junior class standing (EN majors: MATH 2200, ES 1060 or equivalent, junior class standing) |
3 |
|
DSCI 4280 |
Supply Chain Management |
DSCI 3210 or 2100, junior class standing |
3 |
|
ES 4920 |
Entrepreneurship for Engineers |
9 hours within an engineering discipline, |
3 |
|
COSC 1015 |
Intro to Programming for Data Science |
Math 1400, 2200, 2205, 1405 or 1450 |
3 |
|
COSC 4010 |
Blockchain Design/Programming |
COSC 3020 concurrently and consent of instructor |
3 |
Blockchain Minor
Program Learning Objectives
Student completing the blockchain Minor will:
The purpose of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of blockchain technologies and their implications. Topics will focus on understanding how blockchain systems are changing the way we think about money, disrupt traditional financial institutions, and eliminate costly intermediaries. The course aims to uncover opportunities that bring value to society, shrink the settlement time of financial contracts, and transform the landscape of legal contracts. Students should leave the course with a thorough understanding of the global competitive landscape and core concepts of how blockchain can impact a company's future.
This course provides advanced concepts underpinning the applications of global blockchain technologies for business and their use cases. Students will learn about the overall blockchain landscape—the investments, the size of markets, major players, and the global reach—as well as the potential business value of blockchain applications and the challenges that must be overcome to achieve that value. Students will gain a deeper understanding about the underlying technologies and become well-prepared to develop blockchain applications in the business world.
This experiential learning focused course is targeted toward understanding the creation and development of blockchain ventures. Besides course lecture materials, students will study and support new blockchain ventures in a real-world setting. Case studies and term projects will be in the areas of marketing, selling, developing product offerings, as well as designing improved business processes. Students will gain managerial and work experience that will enhance their marketability in the blockchain/digital asset industry.