BUSN6390 (Overview of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and Decentralized Finance) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Presents an overview of blockchain technology; cryptocurrencies; nonfungible tokens; and decentralized finance, or DeFi. Explores the fundamentals of blockchain technology including its history, underlying principles, and use cases. Covers various cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ethereum, and their functions, such as digital transactions, smart contracts, and tokenization. Delves into the world of NFTs including their creation, ownership, and marketplaces. Concludes with an overview of DeFi and its impact on traditional finance, lending and borrowing, and decentralized exchanges.
Data updated October 2026.