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Master in Islamic Finance

University of Cyberjaya

Available to International and Domestic students.

Level

master

Duration

Full-time, 1 year/2 years

Location

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Entry Exams

A Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.

Intake

March, July and October

Program Overview

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.

Key Modules

  • 1Research Methodology
  • 2Islamic Financial System
  • 3Islamic Financial Contracts
  • 4Islamic Corporate Governance
  • 5Managing Islamic Financial Institutions
  • 6Islamic Social Finance
  • 7Islamic Capital Market
  • 8Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions
  • 9Islamic Investment Management
  • 10Research Project Paper (Research Project)

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Level: A Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
  • Bachelor's Degree Level: A Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor's Degree Level: A Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor's Degree Level: A Bachelor's degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; or other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree as recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.
  • For International Students Only: Minimum IELTS score of 6.0; or MUET Band 4; or equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2)

Career Prospects

  • Senior Executive Finance
  • Senior Islamic Financial Consultant
  • Islamic Fintech specialist
  • Prospective Industries
  • Students are also highly sought after by organisations such as:
  • Banks/Financial services
  • Consulting firms
  • Business intelligence research centres

Interested in Master in Islamic Finance?

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