Program Overview
The Islamic Banking and Finance at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Islamic Banking and Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Islamic Banking and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Islamic Economics
- Principles of Islamic Finance
- Research Methods
- Islamic Banking
- Accounting for Islamic Financial Transactions
- Islamic Financial Contracts and Products Development
- Risk Management in Islamic Financial Institutions
- Legal and Regulatory Issue in Islamic Banking and Finance
- Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The applicant must hold a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited Higher Education institution with a minimum AGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 Scale or its equivalent.
- The applicant must obtain a TOEFL score of 550 (Paper Based Test) or, 79 (Internet Based Test) or its equivalent on IELTS score of (6.0).
- Applicant to the e-School of Business & Quality Management and eSchool of Health & Environmental Studies from non-management backgrounds will need first to enrol and complete the Management Appreciation Program (MAP) prior to the start of first semester.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University is the first smart university in the United Arab Emirates, established in 2002. The President of the university is the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months