MSc in Finanza Islamica

Islamic Finance is a way to manage money and do business in a way that fits with the moral principles of Islam. Islamic financial institutions operate in over 75 countries worldwide and has become highly influential in the global financial landscape.

At the University of Dundee, we have a strong history and expertise in teaching traditional finance and economics. Offering this Islamic Finance master’s in collaboration with Al-Maktoum College allows us to combine our traditional knowledge with the expertise in Islamic banking and finance and wider Islamic studies on offer at Al-Maktoum. Few MSc Islamic Finance degrees of this kind exist in the UK .

Throughout the duration of this course, you will:

Develop your understanding of the application of Islamic commercial law in relation to Islamic financial institutions and financial products, as well as the emergence and working mechanisms of Islamic capital markets. Cover the operations of Islamic banks and Islamic financial markets, alongside the nature of risk and its management in Islamic financial institutions Challenge the contemporary issues and debates in Islamic finance and gain an understanding of the internationalisation strategies and strategic decisions in business.

Open to business and non-business graduates

This degree is suitable for graduates who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a business subject, and those who have a bachelor degree in a subject different to business.

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