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Institution: University of Durham

Programs: MA/MSc in Islamic Finance

Level: Advanced

Duration:12 months

Fees: 8,500 (UK and EU students) | 15,000 (International Students)

Program website:http://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/difp/

Admission Requirements:

A bachelor's degree (normally a 2.1 or first class degree) or an equivalentprofessional qualification from a recognized institution.

Applicants for MSc in Islamic Finance should have knowledge and familiarity inquantitative economics and finance.

Most importantly applicants applying for research degrees MUST submit aresearch proposal with their application, 500 words minimum.

Application Process:

Application is only possible through online (please follow the link).

Applications would only be processed after receipt of complete application materialsincluding transcripts and/or degrees (scanned copies are acceptable for initial

screening), evidence of IELTS score of 7.0 AND two academic references.Deadlines:The closing date for accepting applications is 31 May, 2011 for entry in

October. Apply On-line Now

Contact info:Postgraduate admissions at [email protected]

orDr Mehmet Asutay at [email protected]

Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

School for Government and International Affairs

Durham University

Elvet Hill Road

DURHAM DH1 3TU

UK

Prospectus:You can request a prospectus on this page: http://www.dur.ac.uk/prospectus/

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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITYThe University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University is a university inDurham, England. Durham is a collegiate University, with its main functions dividedbetween the academic departments of the University and 16 colleges. The Universityis seen as very prestigious and is consistently one of the highest ranked universitiesin the UK."Long established as a leading alternative to Oxford and Cambridge, theUniversity attracts "a largely middle-class student body" according to The TimesGood University Guide. The University was named Sunday Times University of theYearin 2005, having previously been shortlisted for the award in 2004

ABOUT THE DURHAM ISLAMIC FINANCE PROGRAM (DIFP)Durham has been a centre for research in Islamic finance for over 25 years. DIFP isrun under the umbrella of the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at

Durham University. As the Institute is part of the University's School of Governmentand International Affairs this enables us to draw on the Schools disciplinary strengthsin governance and regulation that have particular relevance for Islamic finance.

DIFP offers postgraduate research degrees in Islamic banking, finance, managementand economics. Durham has produced many graduates, who are now working in theIslamic banking and financial sector, as well as contributing to the teaching of Islamiceconomics and finance all over the world. With the launch of the DIFP the universityis seeking to consolidate its position as the leading centre for postgraduate researchon Islamic economics and finance, as well as extend its activities into theprofessional realm.

DIFP is directed by Professor Rodney Wilson and Dr Mehmet Asutay. The DIFP was

further strengthened by the appointment of a new Professor in 2008, the SharjahChair, with the post holder Professor Habib Ahmed focusing on the implications ofShariah for commercial and financial contracts.

Announcements

The new MA in Islamic Finance and MSc in Islamic Finance are now takingapplications for the academic year 2011-2012, as part of the Durham Islamic FinanceProgramme (DIFP) located in the School of Government and International Affairs(SGIA). The application deadline is 31 May, 2011.

Being the major centre for Islamic banking and finance studies in the West, DIFP andSGIA provide a number of programmes and courses in Islamic economics, bankingand finance.

Both of these programmes will be jointly offered by SGIA and Durham BusinessSchool (DBS) by bringing together the expertise and reputation of two importantinstitutions in their field.

The contribution by DIFP through teaching and research over two decades is anindication that the MA/MSc in Islamic Finance will be yet another successful area ofthe programme, which will further contribute to the reputation of our programme.


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Structure of the Programme

MA in Islamic Finance MSc in Islamic Finance

Core Modules Core Modules

Islamic Banking and Finance Islamic Banking and FinanceIslamic Law and Financial Transactions Islamic Law and Financial Transactions

Islamic Political Economy Islamic Political Economy

Islamic Accounting Advanced Financial Theory

Research Methods in Business and

Management

Econometrics I

Theory of Finance Portfolio Management

Financial Management Corporate Finance (MSc)

Dissertation Dissertation

Optional Modules (Must choose one) Optional Modules (Must choose one)

Behavioural Finance International Finance

Multinational Finance Islamic Accounting

Financial Planning and Control Financial Management

Corporate Governance Behavioural Finance

Corporate Reporting Multinational Finance

International Financial Asset Management

Financial Risk Management

Derivative Markets

Financial Modelling and Business Forecasting

Corporate Governance

Note: Each module carries 15 credit; and Disse

total of 180 credits.

rtation module carries 60 credits, you must have a


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Sources:Wikipedia | Durham University | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durham_University

Durham University | Official University Website | http://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/difp/mamsc/

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