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The Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance (GCIF) is an opportunity designed for individuals seeking to improve their knowledge and skills in this field and caters to a diverse range of academic and professional social sciences backgrounds. It provides training in the essential skills to operate effectively in the Islamic finance market, as well as in-depth knowledge of Islamic finance principles and practices.
The GCIF program is open to students in any academic discipline and provides career advancement opportunities for finance-based professionals. It also serves as a bridge program for students who may consider pursuing a master’s degree in Islamic finance at the college.
The Islamic finance market has expanded rapidly into a lucrative market with an estimated global worth exceeding USD 2 trillion. Consequently, the certificate program endeavors to contribute to this nascent industry by providing students with exposure to knowledge, thought leadership, and research. It cultivates a holistic understanding of the Islamic financial system by recognizing the differences between conventional and Islamic financial principles. Furthermore, students acquire transferable skills to apply essential concepts of Islamic finance in practical settings, which enhances both their employability and educational pathway prospects.
An 18-credit graduate certificate program taught over one year in English that includes:
- Three core courses (9 credits)
Course Name Islamic Financial Contracts Islamic Banking and Financial Markets Islamic Corporate Finance and Financial Engineering - A choice of three electives out of eleven options (9 credits)
Course Name Analysis of Financial Statements with Applications to Islamic Banks Applied Quantitative Methods Behavioral Islamic Economics and Finance Fintech and its Islamic Finance Applications Islamic Asset, Funds, and Portfolio Management Islamic Economics and Sustainable Development Legal, Regulatory, and Institutional Aspects of Islamic Finance Principles and Objectives of Islamic Law Research Methods Strategic Management in Islamic Finance Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing
Applicants seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
Please refer to the following table for a summary of the admission criteria:
| Program | Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance |
|---|---|
| Required Field of Study | All fields |
| Language Proficiency | IELTS: 6.5 or TOEFL: 79 Further details about the language proficiency requirement and the process to seek exemption (where this is an option) are available on the website: admissions.hbku.edu.qa |
Tuition Fees
| Program | Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance |
|---|---|
| Total Program Tuition Fees | QAR 36,000 |
| Tuition Fees per Credit Hour | QAR 2,000 |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 18 |
| Program Duration | 1 year |
There are no scholarships available to international students for any of the CIS graduate certificate programs. All applicants need to be self-funded.