Master in Islamic Finance

Overview

Is Master in Islamic Finance for You?

Our Master in Islamic Finance programme is tailored for those eager to advance their careers in Islamic finance, addressing the evolving demands of the profession. Alongside mastering core Islamic financial principles, this programme places a significant emphasis on enhancing soft skills, including teamwork, data acquisition, critical analysis, effective communication, and innovative problem-solving strategies. A distinctive aspect of this programme is its focus on the burgeoning Islamic Finance start-ups scene, particularly in Islamic Fintech.

Our goal is to sculpt professionals who are not only proficient in the fundamental and technical aspects of Islamic finance but who also possess the managerial acumen and leadership qualities vital for roles in Islamic financial institutions. This programme is an incubator for innovative minds, fostering an ethos of lifelong learning and continuous personal and professional development. Graduates of our Master in Islamic Finance are poised to meet the intricate competency requirements of both financial and non-financial Islamic institutions, making significant contributions across the financial services sector and beyond, in both local and international markets.

Career Impact

Career Prospect

Upon graduating with our Master’s degree, graduates can expect to work in the following roles:

• Senior Executive Finance
• Senior Islamic Financial Consultant
• Islamic Fintech specialist

Career Organisation

Students are also highly sought after by organisations such as:

• Banks/Financial services
• Consulting firms
• Business intelligence research centres

Course Structure

Course Description

UoC's Master in Islamic Finance aims to produce professionals catering to the competency needs of financial and non-financial Islamic institutions and aims to produce high-potential talents to acquire pertinent knowledge and skills in Islamic Finance through an interdisciplinary approach. This programme also aims to develop and enhance theories and practices of Islamic Finance within the sphere of Maqasid Al-Shariah and to meet the global demand for experts and professionals in Islamic Finance.

Semester 1

• Research Methodology
• Islamic Financial System
• Islamic Financial Contracts
• Islamic Corporate Governance

Semester 2

• Managing Islamic Financial Institutions
• Islamic Social Finance
• Islamic Capital Market
• Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions

Semester 3

• Islamic Investment Management
• Research Project Paper (Research Project)