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Introduction to ACCG2065 Blockchain for Business

ACCG2065 Blockchain for Business is a university program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Blockchain technology from a business, accounting, and technical perspective.

General Information

• Unit Convenor and Teaching Staff: Ali Amrollahi, Lecturer, and Masoud Talebian
• Credit Points: 10
• Prerequisites: 50cp at 1000 level or above
• Corequisites: None
• Co-badged Status: None
• Unit Description: This unit explores the applications of Blockchain technology in business and the accounting profession, focusing on its benefits, challenges, legal, ethical, and governance issues.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Formulate a strategy for integrating Blockchain in various industries
• Critically assess the applications of Blockchain
• Explain the legal, ethical, and governance issues relating to Blockchain
• Investigate future trends in Blockchain and associated technologies

Assessment Tasks

• Professional Practice: Applications of Blockchain (40%, Due: 12/09/2025)
• Skills Development: Pitch your Blockchain Solution (20%, Due: 31/10/2025)
• Professional Practice: Develop your Blockchain Solution (40%, Due: 07/11/2025)

Professional Practice: Applications of Blockchain

• Assessment Type: Report
• Indicative Time on Task: 40 hours
• Weighting: 40%
• Deliverable: Written Report (2000 words)
• Skills in Focus: Communication, Critical Thinking, Discipline Knowledge

Skills Development: Pitch your Blockchain Solution

• Assessment Type: Presentation
• Indicative Time on Task: 23 hours
• Weighting: 20%
• Deliverable: Presentation (5 minutes)
• Skills in Focus: Communication, Critical Thinking, Discipline Knowledge

Professional Practice: Develop your Blockchain Solution

• Assessment Type: Report
• Indicative Time on Task: 40 hours
• Weighting: 40%
• Deliverable: Written Report (2000 words)
• Skills in Focus: Critical Thinking, Discipline Knowledge, Work Readiness

Delivery and Resources

• Required Text:
  • Jai Singh Arun, Cuomo, J., Nitin Gaur, and Tapscott, D. (2019). Blockchain for Business. Boston: Addison-Wesley.
  • Bambara, J.J., and Allen, P.R. (2018). Blockchain: A Practical Guide to Developing Business, Law, and Technology Solutions. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
• Delivery Format: Weekly lectures and tutorials
• Tutorial Attendance: Mandatory, with a two-hour tutorial each week from weeks 2 to 13

Policies and Procedures

• Academic Appeals Policy
• Academic Integrity Policy
• Academic Progression Policy
• Assessment Policy
• Fitness to Practice Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
• Special Consideration Policy

Student Support

• Academic Success: Resources for developing English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills
• Library Support: Online and face-to-face support for finding and using information resources
• IT Support: Assistance with University computer systems and technology
• Accessibility and Disability Support
• Mental Health Support
• Safety Support
• Social Support
• Student Advocacy

Changes since First Published

• Date: 15/07/2025
• Description: Modified assessment deadline to a specific date