Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) Blockchain Technology for Business Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This is the M.M.S. syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26: Semesters I and II from the revised circular and Semesters III and IV from the new one, both approved by the Academic Council on 20 May 2025. The earlier choice-based syllabus is still set alongside it for repeating candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Blockchain Technology for Business
Course objectives
- 1 To familiarize students with foundational concepts, architectures, and applications of blockchain technology.
- 2 To equip students with skills to implement blockchain solutions in business contexts.
- 3 To develop analytical capabilities to evaluate blockchain's impact on transparency, security, and efficiency.
- 4 To foster understanding of regulatory, ethical, and practical challenges associated with blockchain adoption.
- 5 To cultivate strategic insights into leveraging blockchain technology for innovation and competitive advantage.
Course outcomes
- CO1: To understand the fundamental principles, architecture, and working of block chain technology.
- CO2: To analyse the role of block chain in transforming business operations across industries.
- CO3: To explore various block chain platforms, smart contracts, and their applications in business.
- CO4: To assess security, legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations in block chain adoption.
- CO5: To evaluate emerging trends and future opportunities in block chain technology for business innovation.
Unit 1 CO1, CO2 · 5 hours
Introduction to Blockchain Technology – Basics, architecture, types, and case studies.
Unit 2 CO2, CO3 · 5 hours
Block chain Applications in Business – Supply chain, finance, identity management, tokenization.
Unit 3 CO3, CO4 · 6 hours
Blockchain Platforms and Smart Contracts – Ethereum, Hyperledger, smart contract development, DApps.
Unit 4 CO4 · 4 hours
Security, Governance, and Compliance in Block chain – Security threats, legal aspects, and governance models.
Unit 5 CO5 · 4 hours
Emerging Trends and Future of Blockchain – AI, IoT integration, sustainability, Web3, and Metaverse.
Unit 6 CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5 · 6 hours
Block chain Strategy and Implementation in Business – Business strategy, implementation challenges, evaluation. Emerging Trends with case studies
Textbooks
- 1 The Real Business of Blockchain: How Leaders Can Create Value in a New Digital Age – 2019 by David Furlonger, Christophe Uzureau
- 2 Blockchain for Business Paperback – 2019 by Jai Singh Arun, Jerry Cuomo, Nitin Gaur
- 3 Blockchain for Business Applications: From Cryptographic Principles to Business Integration Paperback – 2025 by Dr Vidhu Shekhar | Dr. Pankaj Baag
Reference Books
- 1 Green IT: Technologies and Applications | Jyrki Tulokas | Springer India
- 2 Sustainable Digital Innovation and Transformation | Stefan Gold, Nils Urbach, Maximilian Röglinger | Routledge India
- 3 Digital Sustainability: Why Digital Transformation is the Key to Sustainable Business Models | Markus Linder | Palgrave Macmillan
- 4 Ethics of Digital Innovation: AI, Data Privacy, and Responsible Tech | Luciano Floridi | Oxford University Press
- 5 Innovating with Impact: How Sustainability Drives Digital Transformation | Nikki Greenberg | Wiley India
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for Master of Management Studies (Two Year), Semester III and IV, AC 20/05/2025, Item No. 7.11 (N), in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording and unit numbering are as printed there. The PDF above is the syllabus's own page, unaltered.
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