Breakthrough Innovation with Blockchain Technology
Harvard Extension School
MGMT E-5408
Section 1
CRN 25067
Blockchain is more than just cryptocurrency—it is the backbone of a decentralized revolution transforming business and society. This course delves into how blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet-of-Things (IoT), the metaverse, and other emerging technologies are converging to reshape industries, disrupt traditional models, and drive sustainability by enabling transparent, tamper-proof transactions, reducing operational waste and fostering eco-friendly innovations. We explore AI-powered smart contracts, blockchain-secured IoT ecosystems, AI-powered borderless supply chains, quantum-resistant cryptography, data science-driven insights, autonomous digital economies from decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 to metaverse-driven commerce, and self-sovereign identity. We investigate real-world applications and future breakthroughs and their impact on customers that are driving the next wave of transformation and technology evolution. This course is designed for technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators and providing practical strategies. Providing real-world case studies and actionable insights to leverage decentralized technologies for competitive advantage, this course provides the insights and strategies needed to understand and capitalize on the disruptive transformation that is occurring in an increasingly decentralized world.
Registration Closes: January 22, 2026
Credits: 4
View Tuition Information Term
Spring Term 2026
Part of Term
Full Term
Format
Live Attendance Web Conference
Credit Status
Graduate
Section Status
Open