Islamic Finance

Entry requirements

Admissions criteria:

• Diploma and complete university transcripts
• 3 essays
• One page CV
• Photocopy of passport and passport size photo
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
• Work certificate and organization chart
• Application fee (€125)
• Entrance exam
• Personal interview

Months of entry

October

Course content

The Islamic Banking and Finance Industry (IBFI) is experiencing tremendous growth. The need for new products and services is extremely high. Technology, communication, customer satisfaction and shareholder requirements are changing very rapidly. In this current environment there is an evident lack of know-how and shortage of human capital.

The current state of the industry requires quality education in Islamic banking and finance in order to provide the knowledge and experience required to meet the need for human capital. Such educational programs foster the creativity and innovation required to tackle some of the existing requirements in the industy. Most importantly, a well-educated talent pool of Islamic banking and finance professionals is a necessary pre-condition for the effectiveness, continuity and prosperity of the IBFI.

This Master's degree program is an innovative educational program that will add value to the training and development of executives throughout the industry, while alleviating the severe shortage of Islamic banking and finance professionals.

Information for international students

In order to apply for this course you must provide an English language certificate. This can be waived if you have studied in English at university or have been working during the last two years in an English-speaking country.