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Blockchain Promises and Societal Impacts

Blockchain Promises and Societal Impacts

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Description

This course highlights the societal impacts of blockchain and explores the findings of a research study conducted by Stanford.

Study format
Online
Application period
13 May – 16 August 2024
Study period
20 May – 30 August 2024
Volume of learning

4 Hours

No ECTS will be awarded

Pace
25%
Hosting university
Dublin City University
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Learning outcomes

L01

By the end of the course, you will be able to identify the societal sectors impacted by blockchain technology.

ESCO SKILLS

Analyse big data

L02

By the end of the course, you will be able to evaluate the impact of blockchain on each of the outlined societal sectors.

ESCO SKILLS

Evaluate data, information and digital content

L03

By the end of the course, you will be able to summarise the Stanford research study findings on the impact of blockchain technology.

ESCO SKILLS

Digital competencies

L04

By the end of the course, you will be able to discuss the blockchain primary benefits on impacted sectors.

ESCO SKILLS

Evaluate data, information and digital content

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Information

In this course, we will explore some blockchain societal impacts and discuss the findings of a study by Stanford University.

We will detail five different sectors by discussing the Stanford study findings and highlight some initiatives as well as the challenges facing the adoption of blockchain in these sectors.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to Identify the societal sectors impacted by blockchain technology 

Evaluate the impact of blockchain on each of the outlined societal sectors.

Summarise the Stanford research study findings on the impact of blockchain technology.

Discuss the blockchain primary benefits on impacted sectors.

Hosting university

Dublin City University

Dublin City University