Macquarie University

Blockchain for Business

Macquarie University

Blockchain for Business

Ali Amrollahi

Instructor: Ali Amrollahi

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate blockchain use cases in supply chain, financial services, and government contexts.

  • Analyse the barriers, risks, and trade-offs of blockchain adoption for organisations.

  • Assess how blockchain creates competitive advantage and enables new business models.

  • Apply a strategic perspective to recommend blockchain integration approaches.

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September 2026

Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Blockchain technology has the potential to transform global supply chains and enhance transparency, traceability, and trust in this industry. This module shows how this technology can solve the SCM problems by examining real-world applications and explain the integration of this technology with other emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT). We also discuss the benefits and limitations of using blockchain to solve supply chain challenges.

What's included

7 videos2 readings2 assignments

Blockchain technology is reshaping the landscape of financial services through faster, more secure, and more transparent solutions compared to the traditional financial systems. In this module you will explore key blockchain applications in areas such as payments, cross-border transactions, and asset tokenisation. The module provides a comprehensive overview of how the technology can support innovation while ensuring trust and compliance. We will also study real-world cases from banking and insurance to illustrate how blockchain is driving cost-efficiency and automation to financial services.

What's included

6 videos1 reading2 assignments

This module explores how blockchain technology can transform the delivery of public services. You will learn how the technology improves transparency and reduces corruption while streamlining service workflows and enabling secure digital identities. You will also examine policy challenges that governments must consider when adopting blockchain-based platforms.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

This module provides a critical examination of various challenges associated with adopting blockchain technology in business contexts. While blockchain can provide business with transparency, security, and decentralisation, its implementation is not without risks. You will explore issues such as scalability, interoperability, governance, legal uncertainty, environmental impact, and user adoption barriers.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

This module takes a strategic perspective to explore how organisations in different industries can leverage blockchain technology to create and sustain a competitive advantage. You will learn how blockchain reshapes business models and enables the creation of new value networks. You will also evaluate the risks and major considerations necessary for success using the technology.

What's included

5 videos2 readings2 assignments

Instructor

Ali Amrollahi
Macquarie University
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