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Islamic Finance MSc
Course fact file Course length 1 year full-time. Entry requirements
Our intensive programme is designed to provide rigorous training at the frontier of research.
MSc Islamic Finance is a specialised taught programme, involving quantitative methods in the analysis of Islamic and conventional finance, by making reference to their technical particularities.
A UK first or 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent.
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The programme consists of a set of core and elective modules, culminating in a practice-based business project or a research-based dissertation.
Typical course content Core modules:
Examples of optional modules:
• Islamic Banking and Finance
• Behavioural Finance and Economics
• Islamic Law and Financial Transactions
• Derivative Markets
• Islamic Political Economy
• International Finance
• Advanced Financial Theory
• Multinational Finance
• Econometric Methods
• Portfolio Management.
• Financial Management
• Islamic Capital Markets • Risk Management Issues in Islamic Finance.
“Studying MSc Islamic Finance and Management at Durham University has expanded both my knowledge in Islamic finance and relations with experts and academics in the field. More importantly, it has successfully enhanced my capability as a human being to always think equally on the importance of both personal and social needs to ensure that social sustainability is achieved.” Namira Samir, Islamic Finance and Management MSc graduate.
• Dissertation.
Teaching and learning Delivered through a mixture of lectures, seminars, and practicals, you will also enjoy presentations by academics and practitioners. Past speakers have included representatives of major global multinationals and leading academics, providing an ideal opportunity to gain practical knowledge and progressive insight. You will also have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities, such as international conferences and the international study week. This takes place at an overseas location, which will give you the chance to learn about the business, economy and culture of another country and network with key business staff.
Assessment Assessment is by assignment, examination, dissertation/ business project.
