Online MSc Course Structure
Islamic Banking has been the greatest modern innovation in the world of finance. Growing in popularity accorss the world, organisations require individuals who understand this market. The MSc in Finance and Islamic Banking & Finance programme consists of four core Finance modules and two specialisation modules: Fundamentals of Islamic Banking and Islamic Portfolio Management.
Online MSc in Finance and Islamic Banking & Finance Programme Structure
| MSC Degree |
Diploma in Finance |
Certificate in Finance |
| Modules |
Modules |
Modules |
| Financial Reporting |
Financial Reporting |
Financial Reporting |
| Corporate Finance |
Corporate Finance |
Corporate Finance |
| Quantitative Methods |
Quantitative Methods |
Quantitative Methods |
| Financial Markets |
Financial Markets |
Financial Markets |
| Islamic Banking |
Islamic Banking |
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| Islamic Portfolios |
Islamic Portfolios |
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| Capstone Module |
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| Research Methods |
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| Dissertation |
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Specialisation Module 1: Fundamentals of Islamic Banking
Experts are estimating the growth of the Islamic finance industry to continue at 15-20% per annum, with some predicting that it could become a major competitor to the conventional finance industry. Experts expect to see Islamic finance spread beyond Muslim countries, as seen in Europe, where it has already made considerable headway in the UK, Germany and Switzerland. This module will provide you a unique chance to grasp the latest trend in this emerging financial market.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify principles and trends in Islamic banking.
- Determine and evaluate the nature of different banking systems.
- Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge of international financial markets.
- Critically evaluate the economic benefit of various types of banking system
- Reflect on the roles, skills and responsibilities needed for effective management and corporate governance in Islamic Banking and Finance.
Specialisation Module 2: Islamic Portfolio Management
The aim of the Portfolio Management subject is to build on the techniques for portfolio selection. The module addresses both theory and practical aspects of portfolio management with emphasis on theIslamic world.
The theoretical portion of this module will cover the topics of constructing an investment portfolio, and adjusting its composition through time to ensure its performance. It will also consider the use of derivatives in managing risks.
The practical part of the module will provide students with hands-on experience in constructing and managing an portfolio.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify principles and trends in Islamic portfolio management.
- Determine and evaluate the nature of Islamic securities markets.
- Demonstrate deep and systemic knowledge of Islamic portfolio investment.
- Critically evaluate the economic benefit of investing in a portfolio in the Islamic world
- Reflect on the roles, skills and responsibilities needed for effective management of a portfolio.
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