Master of Islamic Finance
The Master of Islamic Finance program provides you with the specialist knowledge and skills required for employment or professional practice in the fast-developing Islamic finance sector. Students who come to the program with an undergraduate qualification in accounting, banking, commerce or law will significantly enhance their employability and status in their profession.
| Program name |
Master of Islamic Finance |
| Duration |
2 years full-time / 4 years part-time |
| Campus |
Sydney |
| Mode of Study |
On-campus |
| CRICOS |
NSW 075862M |
What am I studying?
Sharia has been translated as ‘Islamic Law’ but comprises not only Islamic law, but also moralities, ethics and guidelines for a complete way of human life. In the field of Islamic Banking and Finance Sharia plays a vital role. To safeguard global financial markets, Islamic finance industry experts should have a global view and take actions to develop Sharia, accounting, auditing, ethics and corporate governance standards for banking, insurance, leasing, capital market and money market sectors.
Why Study Master of Islamic Finance at CQUni
CQUniversity’s
postgraduate business programs are designed to expand and build on your existing expertise and skills, in turn equipping you with everything you need to advance your career or shift it in a new direction.
We understand that both your professional and personal life is already busy, so we offer a flexible learning environment where you can combine your study with your career and lifestyle. We do this by providing you with a choice of on-campus or distance education study options in either full-time or part-time modes, so you can tailor your study to suit your individual needs.
Our core business programs offer you a choice of specialisation – namely in human resource management, international business, engineering and marketing management, all of which are accredited with relevant industry bodies. Whatever program you choose, you can be rest assured that it will be up-to-date and relevant to the latest industry practices, and will be delivered by some of the finest and most experienced lecturers and academics in the field.
At CQUniversity our aim is to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. So whether you are looking to boost and widen your career prospects or to satisfy a desire for further learning, CQUniversity can deliver everything you need for a successful career.
Prerequisites
- English proficiency required for international students with English as a second language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
- Bachelor degree (3 year) or Diploma plus relevant industry experience assessed by Head of Program or a CQUniversity Graduate Diploma of Islamic Finance
Professional Recognition
Students who pass the Master of Islamic Finance will be eligible for 10 exemptions from the Association of Chartered Islamic Finance Professionals (ACIFP) papers. To become a full practicing member of the ACIFP, students will have to complete an approved article-ship and pass the final four papers directly with ACIFP
Career Opportunities
The Master of Islamic Finance program will prepare you for a career as an Islamic finance specialist in the banking, finance and insurance industries, or as a specialist accountant or lawyer (if already qualified in those disciplines).
Program Structure
You must complete six core courses and six relevant electives to satisfy the requirements for the Master of Islamic Finance award. Exit awards are available at the level of Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance (three courses) and Graduate Diploma of Islamic Finance (six courses).
