MSc Islamic Finance at Durham University

Searching for a new and unique area where you can develop your knowledge and professional skills – an MSc in Islamic Finance provides you with a transformative journey, as it will help equip you with the crucial knowledge and skills needed to be part of this dynamic and exciting alternative financing field. The MSc Islamic Finance programme provides a s grounding in the principles, practices, and applications of Islamic finance within a global context. The programme develops both financial decision-making skills and the ability to evaluate financial activities through ethical and sustainability perspectives, reflecting the growing importance of responsible finance and ESG considerations.

Faculty: Durham University Business School  |  Department: Finance  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Through Islamic finance and finance related core and elective modules, you will gain a deep understanding of the Islamic financial system and the working of Islamic financial contracts within national and international contexts.  The programme's compulsory and optional modules offer an engaging exploration of Islamic and conventional finance, equipping you with a nuanced understanding of their application within the global financial system and the evolving contexts of sustainable development and the digital economy. Compulsory modules include Islamic Banking and Finance, Islamic Law and Financial Transactions, Islamic Political Economy, Banking and Financial Intermediation, Fundamentals of Finance, Quantitative Methods.

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