BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ISLAMIC ECONOMICS, BANKING AND FINANCE (BSc)

The BSc is an excellent starting point for anyone seriously wanting to consider a career in this exciting, expanding, and beneficial field, and it is a stepping stone for further studies. It will unlock the door to new and lucrative careers in Islamic Banking and Finance. This four-year course caters to both Muslim and Non-Muslim students who have an interest in this field. It offers a comprehensive in-depth view of principles and practices as well as a comparative study of economics, banking, and finance from both Sharia and secular perspectives. The program is available on a part-time and full-time basis.

Duration of Study

  • Full-Time: 4 years (8 semesters)
  • Part-Time: 5 years (10 semesters)

Eligibility

The minimum requirement for admission is a high school (leaving) certificate.
Applicants should be competent in English as a language of teaching and learning (LOTL). Should English be an additional language, then the applicant may be required to write an English for Academic Purposes Placement test (EAPP).

Programme Structure

To graduate, a candidate is required to complete a minimum of 37 courses with different credit hours each. This shall include core courses, elective courses, and a research thesis.

Major Courses (22 Courses ) Supportive Courses (8 courses)
Principles of Economics
Principles Management
Principles of Accounting
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Islamic Finance
Statistics and Econometrics
Islamic Economics
International Business Environment
Financial Management
Business Communication
Money and Banking
Organizational Behavior
Managerial Accounting
Quantitative Techniques
Islamic Financial Markets And Institutions
Research Methodology
Investment and Financial Statement Analysis
General (6 courses)
Risk Management
International Monetary Economics
Islamic Capital Markets
Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions
Corporate Finance
Intermediate Accounting
Micro Economics
International Finance
Islamic Studies 1
Cooperative Banking
Introduction to English Language
Economic Planning
Islamic Studies 2
Behavioral Finance
Introduction to Computers
Islamic Wealth Management
Islamic Studies 3
Management of Banks and Financial Institutions
Islamic Studies 4
RESEARCH THESIS