Diploma in Islamic Finance

Course Overview

MSU's Diploma in Islamic Finance programme will equip you with sound knowledge of Shari’ah compliance and the fundamentals in Islamic finance, focusing on a comprehensive exposure to its concepts, principles and practices. You will complement your study of Islamic finance with other courses such as economics, accounting and management. Your journey at Management and Science University will be guided by industry professionals who will not only act as your lecturers but also as your mentors providing academic and social support throughout your years of studies. You will undergo an industrial placement at local banks or finance houses, giving an exposure to the skills and experience needed for your future career.

Curriculum

Year One

• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Fiqh Mualamah
• Contract in Islamic Finance
• Islamic Capital Market

Year Two

• Islamic Ethics
• Islamic Financial Planning
• Quantitative Methods in Finance
• Islamic Financial System

Year Three

• Islamic Finance Project
• Industrial Training

Entry Requirements

You will need THREE (3) Credits at SPM/SPMV level; OR an MSU or a PTPL Certificate; OR an equivalent qualification recognized by MSU Senate. 

Diploma in Islamic Finance (DIFN) is a two-and-a-half-year career-focused industry-developed programme by the Department of Accounting and Finance at MSU’s Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies (FBMP).   

Career Prospects

• Junior Risk Management Officer
• Junior Regulatory Officer
• Junior Collections Officer