PhD in Islamic Finance (by Coursework & Dissertation)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PhD
DURATION
7 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
MYR 68,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* RM 83,044 (approximate equivalent to USD 18,831 at exchange rate of 4.41)**
Key Summary
19th International Shari'ah Scholars Forum Shariah Decision-Making In The Islamic Financial Industry: Defining Principles And Controlling Practices 21st - 23th October, 2024 18th- 20th Rabi’ Thaani 1446 A.H. Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia
Why Choose PhD in Islamic Finance (by Coursework and Dissertation)?
The INCEIF PhD in Islamic Finance programme is an innovative, multidisciplinary and research-based doctoral programme that imparts the necessary analytical and investigative skills to deepen your theoretical knowledge. You will acquire a comprehensive understanding of Islamic finance and enhance your ability to analyse and interpret developments in the rapidly growing Islamic financial services market.
- A curriculum designed for exceptional high-calibre students, including those renowned for their research and thought leadership.
- Prospects for business and management consultancy roles, senior management roles in governments, and academic leadership positions in reputed universities and top business schools.
- Opportunities for those with little or no background in Islamic finance to undertake research and make meaningful contributions to academia, practice and policy.
- Optimal blend of Shariah, Finance, and Quantitative courses.
- Prepares for careers in Banking/Finance, Academia and Research/Consulting.
List of Courses
- Economics for Islamic Finance
- Seminar in Economics
- Research Methodology in Economics and Finance
- Islamic Jurisprudence and Law
- Islamic Law of Contracts
- Proposal Writing
- Corporate Finance
- Islamic Banking
- Islamic Capital Market
- Seminar in Finance
- Seminar in Shariah
- Mathematical Methods for Economics and Finance
- Islamic Portfolio Management
- Monetary Economics
- Financial Econometrics
- Risk Management for Islamic Financial Institutions
- International Finance
- Accounting for Islamic Financial Transactions
- Takaful Operations
- Advanced Econometrics
- Financial Modelling
- Islamic Wealth Planning and Decision Making
- Dissertation
The end of PhD in Islamic Finance programme, graduates should be able to:
- Synthesise and develop new concepts/theories contributing to the body of knowledge in Islamic finance through independent research.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge spanning key areas in Islamic finance.
- Evaluate and enhance the current practices in Islamic finance.
- Disseminate scholarly work through presentations and publications.
- Demonstrate ethical and positive leadership skills, entrepreneurial mindset and life-long learning skills in undertaking research and projects in Islamic finance.
INCEIF Chancellor’s Scholarship
- Coverage : 100% Tuition Fees + Monthly stipend of MYR2,500 + Student Services Fees + Visa Fees.
- Who can apply : Full time PhD Programme student except Industrial PhD.
- Result Requirement :Minimum 3.5 CGPA in Master Degree Programme or equivalent.
INCEIF PhD graduates are sought after for business and management consultancy roles in the industry, senior management roles in governments, in addition to academic leadership positions in reputed universitites and top business schools. The programme also allows a candidate with little or no background in Islamic finance to undertake research and make meaningful contributions to academia, practice and policy.