1. MS in Islamic Finance and Economics (MIFE) (Upcoming)
This is a regular MS program for those who completed four years Bachelor of Science in Islamic Finance and Economics (BIFE) or relevant subject. Islamic banking and finance is now a growing sector in the world and as well as in Bangladesh. There are some full-fledged Islamic banks, Non-bank financial corporations and insurance companies operating in Bangladesh. Many financial institutions are working in this area in the form of branches and windows. To cater in the needs and rapid requirements of these Islamic enterprises, the Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance and Economics (IIBFE) at the United International University (UIU) has come up with the Master of Science (MS) Program in Islamic Finance and Economics (MIFE). This is the first ever Master of Science in Islamic Finance program in Bangladesh. This one-year MS program will blend academic theory and business practices while preparing students in challenging work environments or in advanced academic studies. This program will be of paramount importance in achieving the vision of preparing leaders who will be able to transform Shariah-based knowledge through their in-depth analysis and innovative ideas.
It is a graduate program designed to enhance skills and capacity in an individual for effective application of Islamic banking, non-bank Islamic corporations and Takaful industries. The emphasis will be on developing the student’s ability to evaluate business and organizational situations to enable him/her to make creative judgments about policy as per Shari’ah point of view. A unique educational approach will be taken to groom the graduates who will be entering the program from diverse backgrounds.
Major Areas of Subjects Offered
The MS in Islamic Banking and Finance at UIU are structured around a dynamic 54/36 (waiver cases) credit curriculum.
Key areas to the curriculum of several distinctive courses including:
- Maqasid as-Shari’ah
- Usul al-Fiqh
- Islamic Deposits and Financing Products
- Shari’ah and Governance Standards
- Shari’ah Governance
- Islamic Insurance
- Islamic Capital Market and Sukuk
- Accounting
- Economics
- International Trade
- Business
- Management
- Risk Management
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Human Resource
- Marketing
These are among the courses ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to tackle contemporary economic challenges with advanced analytical and practical skills.
2. Executive MS in Islamic Finance and Economics (EMIFE) (Upcoming)
The Executive MS program has been designed for professionals or non-professionals. For the convenience of professionals the class will be held at the weekend. Islamic banking and finance is now a growing sector in the world and as well as in Bangladesh. There are some full-fledged Islamic banks, Non-bank financial corporations and insurance companies operating in Bangladesh. Many financial institutions are working in this area in the form of branches and windows. To cater in the needs and rapid requirements of these Islamic enterprises, the Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance and Economics (IIBFE) at the United International University (UIU) has come up with the Master of Science (MS) Program in Islamic Banking and Finance (MSIBF). This is the first ever Master of Science program in Bangladesh. This one-year MS program will blend academic theory and business practices while preparing students in challenging work environments or in advanced academic studies. This program will be of paramount importance in achieving the vision of preparing leaders who will be able to transform Shariah-based knowledge through their in-depth analysis and innovative ideas.
It is a professional graduate program designed to enhance skills and capacity in an individual for effective application of Islamic banking, non-bank Islamic corporations and Takaful industries. The emphasis will be on developing the student’s ability to evaluate business and organizational situations to enable him/her to make creative judgments about policy as per Shjari’ah point of view. A unique educational approach will be taken to groom the graduates who will be entering the program from diverse backgrounds.
Major Areas of Subjects Offered
Executive MS in Islamic Banking and Finance at UIU are structured around a dynamic 48/36 (waiver cases) credit curriculum.
Key areas to the curriculum of several distinctive courses including:
- Maqasid as-Shari’ah
- Usul al-Fiqh
- Islamic Deposits and Financing Products
- Shari’ah and Governance Standards
- Shari’ah Governance
- Islamic Insurance
- Islamic Capital Market and Sukuk
- Accounting
- Economics
- International Trade
- Business
- Management
- Risk Management
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Human Resource
- Marketing
These are among the courses ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to tackle contemporary economic challenges with advanced analytical and practical skills.
