Course description
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are driving innovation and competitive advantage for companies in many industries and environments.
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based financial systems regulate trillions of dollars in assets and facilitate trillions in economic transactions. In the future blockchain technology could radically transform the role businesses, institutions and governments play in our world.
Drawing on the expertise of Oxford faculty and industry leaders, this programme provides an understanding of this transformative technology. Built specifically for busy executives, the programme provides knowledge-rich, highly relevant content and frameworks that will help participants incorporate blockchain technology into business strategy in a sustainable, inclusive way.
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Your certificate
On successful completion of this programme you will be awarded an official digital certificate of attendance in your legal name from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course orientation module.
Training Course Content
Orientation
This module aims to prepare you for the rest of the programme and will:
- familiarise you with the online campus
- provide you with an overview of the programme handbook
- introduce you to the programme team
- cover some introductory course material including pre-reading materials, basic definitions and a glossary
This will stand you in good stead as you embark on the rest of your programme.
Module 1 Fundamentals: Blockchain protocols, networks and cryptocurrencies
Examine the basics of how a blockchain protocol works, including what a protocol is, where cryptocurrencies fit in, models for consensus amongst network participants, the trade-offs inherent in these designs and more.
Module 2 Opportunity: Use cases across industries
You will continue to explore applications of blockchain technology by examining specific examples of blockchain use cases across a variety of industries and lenses, including business models and business metrics, and how companies can monetise specific use cases.
Module 3 Landscape: The blockchain ecosystem and applications
In this module you will gain an understanding of the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology ecosystem by examining the various stakeholders that comprise the global blockchain community and their respective roles, incentives, organisational dynamics, competitive dynamics between stakeholders, and the differences between various emergent sectors of this industry.
Modules 4 Challenges: Legal, regulatory, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and other considerations
You will explore how securities, data, privacy, anti-trust, and tax laws impact the use of blockchain technology. You will examine the regulatory landscapes of blockchain technology in different parts of the world, and learn to address environment, social, and corporate governance opportunities and challenges with this new technology.
Module 5 How to evaluate and articulate a business case for blockchain technology
Evaluate the benefits and risks of bringing blockchain technology into an organisation and outline a business case for blockchain applications.
Module 6 Advice for entrepreneurs and the future
Advice and guidance for entrepreneurs looking to launch disruptive innovations and we look to the future of digital disruption. You will examine what the future of regulation will be for these technologies and how that may impact their disruptive power. You will also explore what the world would look like if entrepreneurial thinking is embraced.
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What you'll learn
- An understanding of how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology work, the connection between technology choices, and their impact on business models and consumers.
- Frameworks and methodologies to analyse and articulate the challenges and opportunities associated with the use of blockchain technology in a business setting.
- Practical considerations on regulation, compliance and governance.
- Experience of the transformations across various sectors including finance, telecommunications, energy, entertainment and government.
- Insights from leaders in startups, large financial institutions, investment firms and governments, as well as an expanded global professional network.
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