Program Overview
The Islamic Finance at Hamad bin Khalifa University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Qatar 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Ar Rayyan, Qatar
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Islamic 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 Thought
- Islamic Ethics
- Islamic Financial Contracts
- Islamic Economics and Development in Theory and Practice
- Islamic Banking and Financial Markets in Theory and Practice
- Islamic Banking and Risk Management
- Islamic Corporate Finance and Asset Management
- A nine-credit thesis in the area of each student\x92s concentration
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Science in Islamic Finance program should have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a recognized institution in Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Shari\xc2\x92ah or related studies. They must also have a strong undergraduate academic record.
Applicants are required to take the IELTS or TOEFL exam in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English.
Applicants who completed their bachelor\xc2\x92s degree at a university where the primary language of instruction is English may seek a waiver for this requirement.
Applicants can be recent graduates or may have experience working in the financial sector, but they must be highly motivated and interested in the rapidly changing international developments requiring the integration of academic and research activities to adapt to the continuous and innovative nature of the markets, technology and regulations.
Academic transcripts:
Official electronic copies of transcripts should be submitted as part of the online application. Final transcripts are required for all previous university studies. For those who have not completed their current studies, transcripts must include results from the last completed semester of coursework. Transcripts in languages other than English or Arabic must be accompanied with an official translation. Applicants who are aOfficial electronic copies of transcripts should be submitted as part of the online application. Final transcripts are required for all previous university studies. For those who have not completed their current studies, transcripts must include results from the last completed semester of coursework. Transcripts in languages other than English or Arabic must be accompanied with an official translation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-05-18
About Hamad bin Khalifa University
Hamad bin Khalifa University
Doha, Qatar
Hamad Bin Khalifa University is a public university located within Education City in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The university, a member of Qatar Foundation, was founded in 2010. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months