Graduate Diploma in Blockchain Enabled Business

The Graduate Diploma in Blockchain Enabled Business will provide you with practical and theoretical foundations in the nature and application of, and business and societal impacts of blockchain and related distributed-ledger technologies (DLTs).

This program aims to develop specific knowledge and skills related to DLTs as well as more general capabilities in analysis and problem-solving, to meet the current and future expectations of business, government, professional services and social enterprises.

The program equips students with the skills to identify and explore complex elements and develop innovative solutions.Over the duration of the program you will experience a variety learning experiences which are designed to assist developing skills as an independent and lifelong learner.

Learning and teaching approaches for this program include:

lectures and tutorials, problem-based learning, assignments, projects, the use of assessment and feedback tools, as well as the completion of a major research project.

The types of assessment used in the program may take the form of formal examinations, assignments, case studies, projects, and in-class tests.

The aim of the program is to provide students with the fundamental understanding of blockchain and DLTs as well as their applications and broad legal and ethical implications.

that will enable them to provide analysis and solutions within a private sector, public sector or social enterprise context.Blockchain and distributed ledger is a relatively new technology that is emerging as vitally important for all sectors of the economy and society.

The range of potential field of employment available for graduates of this program is varied, but includes banking and finance, public policy and regulation, professional services and consultancy and social and charitable enterprises that will have a requirement for high level knowledge and expertise in the technology and its application.

This program is delivered on-campus.

This is an exit-only program.

Entry into this program is via the MC279 Master of Blockchain Enabled Business.

Please see Entrance Requirements for further information.

Stage A

Complete the following Four (4) Core Courses:

AND

Stage B

Complete the following Three (3) Core Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Complete a Maximum of One (1) Global Study Tour (12 Credit Points).

You may study a 12 Credit Point Business Internship. Please ensure you follow the prescribed process in the course guide. The Business Internship course is listed below:

GD213 Graduate Diploma in Blockchain Enabled Business is an exit award only for the Master of Blockchain Enabled Business. It is available to students upon successful completion of the first eight (8) courses (96 credit points) specified in the program structure.

Entry into this program is via the MC279 Master of Blockchain Enabled Business.

Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to satisfy RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent.

The program is designed to develop graduate outcomes, which aim to enhance general analytical, problem solving, and communication skills and specific knowledge required to meet the current and future needs and expectations of society and the workplace. At the successful completion of this program you will have developed the knowledge and skills to be able to work in a range of industry contexts where blockchain and related technologies and platforms may be used. On successful completion of this program you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad, critical, and practical understanding of contemporary issues and practices relating to blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.

2. Apply concepts, principles, theories and methods in the area of blockchain and distributed ledger technology to contribute to the implementation of the functional goals of an organisation.

3. Analyse and evaluate blockchain strategies and solution models to resolve problems using various solutions drawn from theory and from contemporary practice.

4. Apply reasoned judgements to solve problems in a variety of business contexts with reference to ethical, regulatory and global perspectives.

5. Reflect on performance feedback to identify action strategies for improvement.

6. Communicate business data and concepts to professionals and non-professionals in diverse contexts.

7. Apply an adaptive and collaborative approach to working with others in a variety of contexts.