MSc Investment Banking and Islamic Finance

MSc Investment Banking and Islamic Finance

This degree is a first in the UK and aims to respond to the growing interest in Islamic Finance, which is evidenced by a continuous increase in Islamic Banking services, Islamic Investment and other financial services based on Islamic principles.

The degree is taught jointly with INCEIF (International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance), Kuala Lumpur and has many key benefits including:

•Jointly taught with a respected university in Islamic Finance

•First degree in UK with Islamic material taught by Islamic specialists

•Professional qualification from INCEIF

•Opportunity to study in Kuala Lumpur for 3 months

The degree will not require any previous knowledge of Islamic Law or specific Islamic concepts but will address and explain the respective current issues within their overall Islamic economic and legal context.

Among the teaching staff are two leaders in the field of Islamic Finance: Professor Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim who is the Secretary-General of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and Simon Archer whose research focuses on Islamic financial institutions and is co-editor of the book Miller European Accounting and Islamic Finance: Innovation and Growth.

Learning Options

This degree is only available on a full-time basis with a duration of 12 months. Students will be resident and under take full-time study in the UK and Malaysia.

Professional Development

The degree covers the materials necessary to qualify for Part 1 of the Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) Part 1. In addition students who successfully complete this degree including the module International Securities Markets will be granted the ICMA International Fixed Income and Derivatives (IFID) Certificate .

Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) Part 1

The CIFP is a collaboration of academia and industry knowledge and skills intended to bridge the demand-supply gap for the Islamic financial services industry. All course modules are designed to provide a platform for participants to exchange ideas and experiences with academics and industry experts. Thus giving participants a better insight in worldviews and cross-cultural perspectives for a robust Islamic Finance industry.

A UK and European Business School renowned for a unique blend of specialist fields. Henley Business School at the University of Reading is a leading international business school based in the UK operating around the world. The strengths of the prestigious ICMA Centre, the academic rigour of our School of Management and the world-renowned school for Real Estate & Planning are combined with Henley’s 65 years’ experience in growing business leaders. One of the world’s few business schools to hold triple-accredited status, we have over 30,000 alumni in 140 countries.

About University of Reading

We are proud of our long and fascinating history at the University of Reading . Our tradition of academic excellence dates back to the late nineteenth century and owes much to the vision and generosity of several notable individuals.

Our origins lie in the Schools of Art and Science established in Reading in 1860 and 1870. These became part of an extension college opened in 1892 by Christ Church, Oxford. The college thrived, receiving its first treasury grant in 1901. Three years later the local Palmer family, of the famous biscuit manufacturer Huntley & Palmers, donated our London Road site. Their continued support helped to fund expansion, including the opening of Wantage Hall in 1908 and The Research Institute in Dairying in 1912. We received a Royal Charter in 1926, the only university to do so between the two world wars. At the same time, Dr William M Childs became the University’s first Vice-Chancellor.

About Henley Business School

Founded in 1945, by business for business, Henley was the first business school in the UK and is one of the oldest and most respected schools in Europe.

Our impressive full-service portfolio includes a range of undergraduate degrees and Postgraduate degrees in Accountancy, Business, Management, Finance, Real Estate, Planning, Informatics, and Coaching. We offer a world-class DBA and have a dynamic community of PhD students on postgraduate research degrees. Henley has an impressive track record of growing leaders and developing managers to make the right choices for their organisations and for the society they live in which are delivered through our executive education programme, the Henley Partnership and the Henley MBA.

One of the very few business schools worldwide to hold triple-accredited status from the major UK, European and US awarding bodies (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB), we are also the world's third largest provider of MBA education and home to the world-ranked Henley MBA.

The School represents the largest unit within the University of Reading, rated among the UK's most research-intensive institutions and ranked among the world's top 200 universities (The Times, 2008).

A UK Business School with a global reach

Henley's global presence and reputation as a leading international business school are reflected throughout all aspects of our work. From our highly diverse faculty, in both background and expertise; to programmes which draw participants from more than 130 countries; from an international network of associates and collaborative partners to our alumni organisation featuring 30,000 members from every corner of the globe.

We are home to some 7,000 students, ranging from the most promising undergraduates to experienced senior managers and board level practitioners. Whether students and programme members are taking a BSc or an MBA, reading for a PhD or completing an open executive programme, at Henley they will be inspired and empowered to advance, achieve and excel.