MSc Islamic Banking and Finance

The MSc Islamic Banking and Finance course offered by Bangor University is a full-time programme that provides comprehensive and detailed coverage of the key concepts of Islamic banking, Islamic economics and Islamic finance through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and guest speakers. It equips students with a deep understanding of the structures and operation principles of Islamic banking and finance, promoting rigorous critical thinking and analysis of the Islamic financial and capital markets.Course Content: The course covers Islamic Economics, Islamic Contract Law, Islamic Banking and Finance, Islamic Accounting, and other areas. The programme utilises both theoretical and empirical analytical tools to examine and evaluate the decision-making processes of practitioners in Islamic banking and financial markets. This course also includes a dedicated module on Research Methods for Finance and Business students.Key Modules: The foundational modules include Islamic Economics, Foundations of Islamic Finance, and Islamic Asset and Fund Management. Other key modules include Islamic Accounting & Financial Reporting, Contemporary Issues in Islamic Banking & Finance, Bank Strategic Management, and Trends in Global Business and Finance.Accreditations: Not specifiedFuture Careers: This course prepares students for further research or for a career in Islamic banking and finance, accounting and financial management, insurance, investment banking, treasury management, and more. It helps graduates to develop expertise in the ever-growing Islamic finance industry and navigate the complex global financial landscape.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.