Islamic Finance

What is taught in this field

The Islamic Finance programme combines traditional finance and banking with the principles of organising financial relationships in accordance with Sharia rules. Core subjects include economic theory, monetary policy and banking, finance, accounting, fundamentals of Islamic banking, Islamic financial products (murabaha, ijara, mudarabah, musharakah), the principles of sukuk and takaful (insurance), as well as the basics of Sharia and financial law.

Students combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills: financial analysis, reading financial statements, working with Excel and other software, and communicating with clients. These skills are essential for successful work in banks and the financial sector.

Who will the graduate become

Graduates become specialists in the field of Islamic finance. Their main professions include: Islamic banking specialist, credit and investment analyst, financial adviser, specialist in sukuk and other financial instruments, employee of a takaful (insurance) company, and specialist in finance and accounting departments. Career growth is possible from specialist and senior specialist to analyst and department head.

Where you can work

Graduates can work in the following organisations:

• commercial banks offering Islamic finance services and their dedicated units;
• analytical and supervisory bodies within the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance system;
• insurance (takaful) and investment companies;
• finance and accounting departments of state and private enterprises;
• consulting and audit firms in the financial sector;
• international financial organisations and structures working on projects.

growing interest in Islamic finance services creates broad opportunities for graduates.

Who it suits

This field suits those who:

• are interested in economics, finance and calculations;
• are drawn to religious and legal questions and want to connect them with modern finance;
• enjoy working with numbers and can think logically;
• like communicating with people and are responsible and precise in their work;
• are ready to study foreign languages, since literature and terminology in this field are often found in other languages as well.

Before choosing this programme, it is recommended to review the curriculum and admission requirements on the official website of the university.