Master in Islamic Finance and Banking

The Master in Islamic Finance and Banking program is designed to produce highly ethical and knowledgeable graduates in Islamic finance and banking who can contribute to the industry and society.

Master in Islamic Finance and Banking curriculum

The program is a 42-credit-hour program, consisting of 30-credit-hours of coursework and 12-credit-hours of a research paper. Students are required to take 8 core courses and 2 electives before they are allowed to write their dissertation. In which they are expected to demonstrate their ability in applying the knowledge gained as well as to enhance their writing and other soft skills.

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Edinburgh Business School is the Graduate School of Business of Heriot-Watt University.

EBS has been helping working professionals become business leaders for over 25 years, offering high quality and accessible postgraduate programmes in business. Our popular online MBA, Masters, DBA and PhD programmes have accelerated the careers of over 20,000 graduates. Our students have seen increased salaries, gained promotions within their companies and many have started their own business.

Why our MSc in Financial Management programme?

You will develop a strong understanding of the foundations and dynamic nature of finance which will prepare you for a wide variety of positions within the finance profession. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exclusively recommend the MSc in Financial Management programme to their members when they are looking for a specialist postgraduate qualification. ... [-]

SMU MAF aims to enhance practitioners’ knowledge and skills in applied finance. It provides a strong foundation in the principles, practices and operations of international and domestic financial markets focusing on applying updated and relevant knowledge in real-world situations. The curriculum also prepares students to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

MAF graduates can expect to equip themselves with the “hard” critical analytical and problem-solving skills and the “soft” people and communication skills to advance their careers in the fund management, banking and finance industries.

Programme Length

12 months full-time, 18 months part-time.... [-]

A professional qualification is no longer enough to set you apart. Increasingly, professional qualification holders are looking to upgrade to a Master's degree level after graduation.

With this in mind, LSBF in Singapore is proud to partner the triple-accredited institution, Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB), to provide participants with that desire to boost their existing careers in the financial sector, in such areas as investment and commercial banking.

About Grenoble Graduate School Of Business (GGSB)

One of the few business schools worldwide to have achieved triple accreditation from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. GGSB is consistently among the top 20-30 schools in Europe by Financial Times Ranking.... [-]

Tongji-Case Western Reserve MBA/MSM-Finance Double Degree Program Program Highlights

Tongji-Case Western Reserve MBA/MSM-Finance Double Degree Program was jointly launched by SEM of Tongji University and Weatherhead School of Management of Case Western Reserve University. According to News & World Report, Case Western Reserve University ranked the 37th in the year 2017. Besides, their undergraduate financial management program was ranked No. 1 in the world by Business Week. In the double degree program, you will learn the depth of knowledge in finance as well as the breadth of general management experience and knowledge. MBA degree from Tongji University, MSM-Finance degree from Case Western Reserve University will be awarded after study. These grooms you for leadership positions in finance, in China as well as all over the world.... [-]

Overview

With the rapid advancement of computing technology, there is an increasing demand in the dynamic and challenging environment of financial services for a variety of technical talent to deliver business solutions on a global scale.

The MSc Financial Computing programme addresses market demand and will train you for advanced technical or managerial roles in new interdisciplinary areas of computational techniques and equip you with financial knowledge to deliver effective business solutions.

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is equipped with specialist lab facilities for operating systems, networking, mobile computing and multimedia technology that will support your learning and research.... [-]

The MSc in Islamic Finance offers in-depth education in the key areas of Islamic economics, finance and Shariah from both the theoretical and applied aspects. The course modules will enable students to have a comprehensive understanding of the economic, financial and legal environment in which providers of Islamic financial services operate.

The objective of the programme is to produce professionals equipped with expertise in both the conventional finance and Shariah.

INCEIF has received approval from Ministry of Higher Education to launch the MSc in Islamic Finance, in lieu of Masters in Islamic Finance (MIF), beginning September 2013. The MSc in Islamic Finance would be awarded to students enrolling from September 2013 onwards.... [-]

Finance is central to most organisations’ decision-making. These decisions include whether or not to invest; how to finance an investment; how to value a company and whether or not dividends should be paid. To deal with these issues and to be able to solve such problems it is necessary to understand the role played by financial markets and intermediaries, the importance of risk analysis and how to construct efficient portfolios.

The Leicester MSc in Finance is a rigorous programme and is both intellectually challenging and ambitious. It will provide you with a thorough understanding of the principal methods and techniques of financial management and give you a framework of reference enabling you to deal with complex financial issues and to handle them effectively. The strategic focus of the course will enhance your ability to analyse any situation and to make sound strategic decisions. The programme is also developmental and encourages practical management skills by using a range of approaches and methods.... [-]

The MS in Islamic Finance is a specialized program that teaches qualitative and quantitative methods in the analysis of both Islamic and conventional finance.

The innovative new program has been developed in order to offer students a unique opportunity to enjoy a strong multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary graduate education across a range of core subjects, while also enabling them to pursue specialist study in one of a range of important areas within the field of Islamic Finance. Specialist areas of concentration include, but are not limited to, Banking Operations and Risk Management, and Corporate Finance and Asset Management. The mixed philosophy of the program enables graduates to attain the skills needed to understand the global financial system and proposing viable alternatives to existing models by blending guidance from Sharia with the modern scientific knowledge and techniques of economics and finance. This popular master’s program is one of an extremely limited number of top-tier specialized Islamic Finance programs globally. Program Focus ... [-]

Introduction of the Faculty

The School of Finance, one of the oldest schools in Renmin University of China, dates back to 1950 when its forerunner - the Dept. of Public Finance & Credit was founded. The School of Finance is a dynamic research and educational institute, with the purpose of pursuing excellence and making innovation. During the last 60 years, the School of Finance has already developed a group of senior managers and leaders, as well as leading the academic development in China.

At present, the School of Finance consists of four departments - the Dept. of Monetary Finance, the Dept. of Applied Finance, the Dept. of Public Finance, and the Dept. of Insurance. The School of Finance benefits from the concentration of famous and prominent scholars in the field of finance and investment economics of our country. Among them are a number of domestic and foreign well-known senators of China’s financial circle, and a group of young academic leaders and returnees scholars. Of the School’s faculty, 39 are professors, 34 are associate professors and 9 are lecturers.... [-]

The M.S. in Finance program is designed to meet the varied needs of finance professionals in public and private sectors who wish to continue in their careers while pursuing an advanced study specializing in the area of financial economics. The main objective of the program is providing a thorough foundation in financial economics and enhancing the applied financial analysis and research skills by delivering state-of-the-art techniques and approaches. In addition, the program is an ideal preparation for participants who plan to pursue a Ph.D. degree in finance.

Curriculum

Students are first introduced to the general framework of financial theories and concepts in Corporate Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, and Macroeconomics. Knowledge and skills acquired in the initial courses allow for advanced discussions in Investments, Financial Derivatives, Advanced Corporate Finance and Fixed Income. Finally, students apply their cumulative knowledge in case-oriented courses such as Bank Financial Management, Risk Management or Valuation and Corporate Restructuring.... [-]

Programme overview

The Financial Economics Master’s programme is unique among Russian economics graduate programmes and features:

Professors with PhDs from leading universities in Europe and the US; Visiting professors from international universities including London School of Economics (LSE) and Oxford University; Courses entirely in English; Examinations monitored by international experts appointed by the International Academic Committee (IAC) of the International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF); Opportunities for international mobility.

The programme meets all the requirements of the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Graduates receive a Russian Master’s degree and an official letter of validation from LSE Director certifying successful completion of a programme that meets international quality standards.... [-]

Actuarial science is an interdisciplinary science that analyses the financial outcomes and risks of indefinite events in the future. It applies the use of mathematical, financial and statistical methods to assess, manage and form insurance plans for all kinds of risks (life, property, health, retirement) in the insurance, financial and business worlds.

The main purpose of this Master’s Degree course is to provide students with a sound theoretical basis to be able to pass these actuary exams, as well as to facilitate the careers of successful graduates in the finance and insurance fields at a national and international level. With its eclectic selection of course opportunities for students, the programme also aims to provide employment in the insurance sector, as well as those other sectors which deal with financial risk.... [-]

MSc in Security and Risk Management

Amongst our MSc courses, the MSc in Security and Risk Management allows you to develop a detailed knowledge of aspects of crime, risk and managing security in organisations. With MSc courses, you will develop an understanding of a range of theoretical models that explain why and how people commit a crime, how to analyse and assess risk, and how to manage security. You will also learn how to design, conduct and critically appraise research within these areas. The MSc courses and their modules will be of immense professional value to those working within a security context, either in the private or public sector.

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MScs in Finance in Asia 2018. Overview Program Duration: One academic year (on campus) + Final management project (12 months) Degree Level: Master (French: Titre de niveau I Manager Financier, enregistré au Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP) – Fiche 14624). 120 ECTS credits Entry Requirements: Bachelor-level undergraduate degree in any subject. Fluency in English Full Program Fees: € 23,450 (Grenoble campus) Objectives Understand the strategic impacts of financial decisions: The mission of the MSc in Finance program is to provide graduates with an advanced knowledge of finance and to prepare them, through an understanding of the strategic impacts of financial decisions, for careers in banking, financial services or corporate finance with international companies at a managerial level. The program covers the fundamentals of finance, as well as advanced topics in corporate finance, financial management, and financial markets. Develop Your Financial and Soft Skills: Its aim is to provide students with strong technical and analytical skills in the principles and application of finance, as well as solid industry knowledge and multicultural exposure. Prepare your career in the sector of finance: The MSc Finance prepares students for careers in the financial sector such as investment and commercial banking, asset management, financial services and consulting, or for corporate finance positions within international companies at a managerial level. ... [-]