Course Details in 2022/23 Session

Module Title	LM Block Chain Technologies, Financial Applications and Cyber Security
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Finance
Module Code	07 36322
Module Lead	Dr. Anandadeep Mandal
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Seminar-4 hours Practical Classes and workshops-6 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module is about block chain, other forms of distributed ledger technology as well as cyber security. The module is divided into two parts with special focus on financial applications. In the first part, students will be taught block chain and other forms of distributed ledger technology, their underlying cryptographic fundamentals and limitations. They will also learn about digital/electronic currencies (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.), how they were created, and their advantages over the conventional/paper currencies, the challenges with their creation and use and how to overcome them. Financial applications will include - How the digital/electronic currencies are used, where they are used, as well as how they are valued, borrowed and/or invested in, will also be considered in this part of the module.In the second part of the module, students will be taught a wide range of methods and technologies that are used to achieve cyber security, based on insights from businesses, government/regulatory organisations and technology firms. Among other things, adequate attention will be given to the regulatory and social responsibility aspects of cyber-security in this part of the module. Throughout, this course spends a significant amount of time on practical applications of theories introduced along with their role in promoting ethical and sustainable businesses, financial systems and economies
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critically apply block chain and other forms of distributed ledger technology in finance Demonstrate a deep and critical knowledge of how digital/electronic currencies (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) were created and how they are used, borrowed and invested in, as well as their advantages over the conventional/paper currencies Critically evaluate a wide range of cyber security systems and/or technologies that can be used and determine their relative strengths and weaknesses against one another Examine and show critical understanding of the regulatory and social responsibility issues that are in a setting where cyber security is to be installed, removed or changed, and also determine the appropriate strategies that should be used to address the issues Design and apply financial technology responsibly in various circumstances.
Assessment	36322-01 : Video Presentation : Coursework (30%) 36322-02 : Individual Assignment : Coursework (70%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Main assessment: 12 minute group video (30%) & 3,000 word individual assignment (70%). Reassessment: Students who fail the module resit the failed component(s) only. 5 minute individual video (30%) & 3,000 word individual assignment (70%)
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