MS Islamic Banking & Finance

Program Overview

Credit Hours

32

Duration

2 Years

Semesters

4

Attendance

Full-time

MS Islamic Banking and Finance is a 2-year postgraduate program (32 credit hours) combining advanced Islamic economics, Shariah principles for finance, Islamic banking product structures (Murabaha, Ijarah, Musharakah, Mudaraba), sukuk design, Takaful insurance, Islamic capital markets, and conventional finance with original research. The program integrates Islamic finance principles with modern management practices through flexible completion pathways including thesis, research article, or coursework options. Core courses include Business Research Methods, Advanced Islamic Banking and Finance, Islamic Financial Regulatory Framework, Advance Research Methods, and Islamic Capital Markets. Graduates pursue careers as Islamic bankers, Shariah compliance officers, financial analysts, and investment advisors in Islamic banks, conventional banks with Islamic windows, and Islamic fintech organizations.

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Why Choose MS Islamic Banking & Finance at Superior University?
Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Curriculum co-designed with leading Islamic banks and financial institutions aligned with industry demands.

Shariah Governance & Integration

Shariah Governance & Integration

Deep Shariah compliance training with faculty Shariah governance expertise and Islamic capital markets knowledge.

Analytics, AI & Digital Finance Exposure

Analytics, AI & Digital Finance Exposure

Advanced training in financial analytics, AI applications in Islamic finance, and digital transformation.

Expert Faculty with Industry & Shariah Experience

Expert Faculty with Industry & Shariah Experience

Faculty with both Islamic banking industry experience and advanced Shariah scholarship credentials.

Internships, Projects & High Placement Rate

Internships, Projects & High Placement Rate

Real industry projects, internships with leading Islamic banks, and approximately 90% placement rate.

Global Outlook with International Opportunities

Global Outlook with International Opportunities

Access to international exchange opportunities and global Islamic finance industry exposure.

Professional Certifications (Optional)

Certified Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP)

Certified Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP)

Professional certification in Islamic finance product knowledge and compliance.

Certified Islamic Finance Expert (CIFE)

Certified Islamic Finance Expert (CIFE)

Expert-level certification in Islamic banking and finance practices.

Certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA)

Certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA)

Shariah compliance audit and advisory certification for Islamic financial institutions.

Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA)

Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA)

Islamic accounting and financial reporting professional certification.

AAIOFI Certification Programs

AAIOFI Certification Programs

Shariah and Accounting Standards certification from Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions.

Key Skills You Will Learn
Strategic Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Business Analytics

Business Analytics

AI Awareness

AI Awareness

Islamic Finance Expertise

Islamic Finance Expertise

Financial Analysis

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Project Management

Leadership

Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Data-Driven Decision Making

Career Outcomes

Islamic Banking Officer

Shariah Compliance Officer

Sukuk Structuring Specialist

Takaful Manager

Industry Partners

Stock Exchange
Manufacturing Sector
Trade & Commerce Sector
Global University Collaborations
Exchange & Postgraduate Pathways

Admissions & Eligibility

Domestic Applicants

• 16 years of education in relevant field with minimum CGPA of 2.5. Moreover candidate must qualify GAT General (NTS) with 50% or GAT General (University) 60%

International Applicants

• 16 years of education in relevant field with minimum CGPA of 2.5. Moreover candidate must qualify GAT General (NTS) with 50% or GAT General (University) 60%

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Always refer to the Admissions Office for the current criteria, deadlines and documentation.

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Program Roadmap

Explore courses roadmap in MS Islamic Banking & Finance
CourseCredit Hours
Business Research Methods3
Advanced Islamic Banking and Finance.3
Elective I3
Elective II3
Fehm-e-Quran - I1
Total Credit Hours13
CourseCredit Hours
Islamic Financial Regulatory Framework and Governance.3
Elective III3
Elective IV3
Advance Research Methods3
Fehm-e-Quran - II1
Total Credit Hours13
CourseCredit Hours
Thesis6
Total Credit Hours6
CourseCredit Hours
Islamic Capital Markets3
Risk Management in Islamic Financial Institution3
Islamic Insurance (Takaful)3
Takaful and Retakaful3
Global Finance3
Corporate Governance3
Total Credit Hours18

Islamic Finance Focus

Islamic Banking & Product Structuring
Islamic Banking & Product Structuring
Sukuk & Islamic Capital Markets
Sukuk & Islamic Capital Markets
Takaful Insurance Management
Takaful Insurance Management
Shariah Compliance & Governance
Shariah Compliance & Governance

TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY

Discover your 3C Advantage

Character


Shariah Integrity — Finance in Service of Justice — Islamic finance exists to create economic justice, eliminate riba, and build financial systems aligned with Islamic values. Graduates lead with genuine Shariah commitment grounded in scholarly integrity, not merely relabeling conventional products.

Courage


The Courage to Challenge Pseudo-Islamic Finance — Not all products marketed as Islamic are genuinely Shariah-compliant. Graduates develop scholarly and professional courage to identify, challenge, and refuse pseudo-Islamic products that violate Shariah principles.

Competence


Advanced Islamic Finance Scholarship & Technical Competence — Students develop mastery in Islamic economics, Shariah fatwa analysis, product structuring, sukuk design, Takaful management, Islamic capital markets, and formal research production.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Islamic Banking & Finance is a financial system based on Shariah principles that avoids interest (Riba), promotes ethical asset-backed transactions, and applies Islamic values to financial operations.

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