Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Finance
- IPS/UniKL Business School
- (N/343/8/0228) (06/27) (MQA/PSA 13791)
Program Learning Outcomes
Overview
This programme aims to produce skilled researchers and professionals in Islamic finance with strong research capabilities, ethical values, and leadership qualities. It focuses on developing expertise in areas such as Islamic banking, capital markets, and takaful, while promoting independent inquiry, lifelong learning, and impactful contributions to academic and professional fields.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
- PEO 1
Prepare competent practitioners / researchers with a firm grounding in Islamic finance, who can foster research and development of new knowledge in specific areas. - PEO 2
Equip practitioners / researchers with in-depth knowledge of Islamic finance and a focused understanding in the area of expertise. - PEO 3
Prepare practitioners / researchers who can apply skills and principles of lifelong learning in academic and career development. - PEO 4
Develop practitioners’ / researchers’ effective communication skills in both written and oral forms. - PEO 5
Equip practitioners / researchers with the ability to supervise and carry out independent research. - PEO 6
Inculcate in practitioners / researchers professional and ethical responsibilities as well as an understanding of the possible social, economic, cultural, legal and environmental impact of Islamic finance solutions in the global context.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- PLO 1
Generate knowledge, technical skills and information management through independent research. - PLO 2
Demonstrate academic expertise to provide leadership in relevant research subjects. - PLO 3
Contribute to research and scholarly publications. - PLO 4
Be engaged in academic discourse with peers and experts in related disciplines. - PLO 5
Promote Islamic social and cultural progress in a knowledge based society in both academic and professional contexts. - PLO 6
Demonstrate scholarship that is consistent with codes of professional ethics, legal requirements and responsibilities. - PLO 7
Contribute new knowledge in Islamic finance through research. - PLO 8
Demonstrate academic expertise related to Islamic capital market, Islamic banking, takaful and Islamic social finance. - PLO 9
Provide leadership skills and contribute to research and scholarly publications. - PLO 10
Propose policy improvement or solutions to stakeholders.
Programme Structure
Full Time (6 – 14 Semesters, 3 – 7 Years)
Semester 1
- Research Methodology for Social Science
- Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship
Semester 2
- Issues in Islamic Finance
- Applied Econometric
Semester 3-6
- Thesis
Part Time (8 – 18 Semesters, 4 – 9 Years)
Semester 1
- Research Methodology for Social Science
- Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship
Semester 2
- Issues in Islamic Finance
- Applied Econometric
Semester 3-8
- Thesis
Career Information
Graduates may find employment as:
- Islamic Banker
- Islamic Financial Planner
- Shariah Auditor/Advisor
- Syariah Risk Advisor
- Syariah/Islamic Product Development
- Zakat Advisor
- Takaful Advisor
- Academician
- Researcher
- Consultant
i. A master’s degree in related field as accepted by the UniKL Senate OR
ii. A master’s degree in non-related field as accepted by the UniKL Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment OR
iii. A master’s degree in the related field as accepted by the UniKL Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses OR
iv. Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the government of Malaysia AND
v. English requirement for international applicants is a minimum score of 6.0 (IELTS) or 550 (TOEFL PBT) or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
Malaysian Students:
Full Time:
Part Time:
International Students:
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*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) for international students at the prevailing rate of 6%.
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Demonstrate an understanding of how communication shapes patterns of social interaction, the expression of cultural values and norms, political practices and relations of power, and our positions as local and global citizens.
Be able to use a variety of methodological tools to analyze interpersonal, intercultural, and rhetorical discourse that structures everyday interactions in both our public and private lives.
Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities, problems, and history of discourse and deliberation in democracy and will be prepared to use their knowledge to work for a just and more humane world.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric & the Public Sphere | 4 | ESTU 203 |
| Communication & Everyday Life | 2 | ESTU 340 |
| Critical & Rhetorical Methods | 4 | ESTU 657 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Relational Communication | 4 | ESTU 768 |
| Public Relations Campaigns | 4 | ESTU 432 |
| Rhetoric of Social Movements | 2 | ESTU 873 |
Contact us
UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR
KAMPUS CAWANGAN BRITISH MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE (UniKL BMI)
Batu 8 Jalan Sungai Pusu, 53100 Gombak, Selangor.
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