MS Islamic Banking & Finance
(Weekend Program)
Program Overview:
The MS IB&F program at Al Ghazali University is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge of banking and finance, integrated with the teachings of Islam. With the exponential growth of Islamic banking, the scope of this field is vast, and the demand for professionals with expertise in this area is immense. However, many programs offered elsewhere lack access to top-tier faculty and robust curricula.
AGU’s MS IB&F program stands out by being backed by leading Shariah scholars and finance experts. Our meticulously designed curriculum not only meets industry needs but also equips students with the latest technologies used in the field, ensuring they remain ahead of their peers. This program offers a unique advantage by blending rigorous academic training with practical insights, preparing graduates to excel in the dynamic field of Islamic banking and finance. In addition, our goal is to offer this program to professionals; and hence, this is a weekends.
Program Objectives:
- Equip students with comprehensive knowledge of banking and finance integrated with Islamic teachings.
- Address the growing demand for professionals in the rapidly expanding field of Islamic banking.
- Provide access to top-tier faculty, including leading Shariah scholars and finance experts.
- Develop a meticulously designed curriculum that meets industry needs and incorporates the latest technologies.
- Prepare graduates to excel in the dynamic field of Islamic banking and finance through rigorous academic training and practical insights.
Program Structure:
Core Courses: | 18 credit hours |
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Elective Courses: |
12 credit hours |
Thesis(or two courses) : | 06 credit hours |
Total: | 36 credit hours |
Semester-wise Breakup
Semester 1
Title of the Course | Nature | Credit Hours |
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Corporate Finance | Core | 3 |
Islamic Law of Contracts | Core | 3 |
Research Methodology I | Core | 3 |
Elective I | Elective | 3 |
Total | 12 |
Semester 2
Title of the Course | Nature | Credit Hours |
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Financial Markets, Institutions & Islamic Perspective | Core | 3 |
Research Methodology II | Core | 3 |
Elective II | Elective | 3 |
Total | 9 |
Semester 3
Title of the Course | Nature | Credit Hours |
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Islamic & Commercial Banking | Core | 3 |
Elective III | Elective | 3 |
Elective IV | Elective | 3 |
Total | 9 |
Semester 4
Title of the Course | Nature | Credit Hours |
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MS Thesis | Thesis | 6 |
Total | 6 |
ELECTIVE / SPECIALIZATION COURSES
Serial Number | Title of the Course |
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1 | Advanced Topics in Islamic Jurisprudence & Fiqh |
2 | Takaful Operations |
3 | International Finance |
4 | AAOIFI Shari’ah Standards (Ma’ayeer Al-Shari’ah) |
5 | Mejelle (Majall Tul Ahkam Al-Adaliyya) |
6 | Sharh Al-Qawaid Al-Fiqhiyya |
7 | Bidayat Al-Mujtahid |
8 | Islamic Social Finance |
9 | Business Law |
10 | Islamic Fintech |
11 | Risk Management in IFIs |
12 | Organizational Behavior and Leadership |
13 | Accounting and Auditing in IFI’s |
14 | Monetary Economics |
Takhassus Fi Fiqh Al-Mu'amalat
Overview
“Takhassus Fi Fiqh Al-Mu’amalat” is a Specialization in Islamic Commercial Law awarded by the pioneer institution Jamia tur Rasheed (JTR), offering the said degree since 2008.
Jamia tur Rasheed (JTR) has collaborated with Al-Ghazali University (AGU) to further enhance this program and equip students with the latest knowledge and skill sets required to compete in modern times.
This is a unique, customized 3-year program that includes a one-year – English Bridge Program (EBP). A diploma will be awarded for this program as well by AGU. The distinguished faculty of AGU and JTR have collaborated to make the following duration of “Fiqh Al-Mu’amalat” degree, rigorous. Relevant courses are incorporated in the curriculum leading to MS Islamic Banking & Finance, to be offered by AGU.
Program Structure
Program Duration | 1+2 years (including Research) to be completed in 4 Years duration maximum |
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Total Number of Credit Hours For the MS IB&F program, courses attempted in EBP, FUM, and Foundation will be considered non-credited, zero-semester, and will not be part of the MS IB&F transcript. |
FUM: Takhasus in Fiq Al-Mu’amlaat degree by JTR will be awarded.
EBP: 36 Credit Hours (English Proficiency Diploma by AGU) MS IB&F: 36 Credit Hours (including Research) program by AGU |
Program Shifts & Timings |
EBP: Regular - Full Time FUM: Regular - Full Time MS: Regular – Evening |