Course Objectives

• Develop a basic understanding of Blockchain,its various applications  and delivery models.
• Understand the non-technology factors such as need for trust, institutional mechanisms and resources required for Blockchain based solutions

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and simply articulate: What is Blockchain?
• Apply blockchain design principles to propose solutions that require trust among multitude of stakeholders

Course Syllabus

Module 1

Introduction to Block Chain, Block Chain Applications in Supply Chain Management, Marketing, E- Governance, Financial Services, Education, Telecom, Healthcare, Block Chain Currency
https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-blockchain-technologies
https://www.coursera.org/learn/blockchain-business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w6ii3HFmYo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPKBpmtohlI

Module 2

Block Chain: The Indian Imperative

Session Plan

Session 1

Introduction to Block Chain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeuJqKEfSxM

Block Chain Evolution & Technology Concept
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO2LSBDekvE

Session 2

Block Chain Applications
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydp3sj0N0GQ

Session 3

Block Chain: The Indian Imperative
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fbhI1qVj0c

Session 4

Block Chain in E-Governance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4F1kbNJceI

Block Chain Currency (Cryptocurrency)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgVGnX4KOw&t=6s

Session 5

Project Report:

Based on the below case studies develop a presentation (.ppt, video, bot etc.) to identify why and how Block Chain delivered a transformative impact which otherwise wouldn’t have been possible. Specifically identify the process/institutional changes required for a blockchain solution to be successful.

Case Study 1

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals (GNFC): Block Chain based solution for better Supply Chain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXHsSRcX7OI

Case Study 2

The Gartner Block chain Spectrum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RTxEZzkcOo

Case Study 3

EdgeVerve blockchain framework for quality education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fZxviVv2-8

Case Study 4

Future of Bitcoin in India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCQ1PlDClRo