Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance (GCIF) | Hamad Bin Khalifa University

The Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance (GCIF) is an opportunity designed for individuals seeking to improve their knowledge and skills in this field and caters to a diverse range of academic and professional social sciences backgrounds. It provides training in the essential skills to operate effectively in the Islamic finance market, as well as in-depth knowledge of Islamic finance principles and practices.

 

The GCIF program is open to students in any academic discipline and provides career advancement opportunities for finance-based professionals. It also serves as a bridge program for students who may consider pursuing a master’s degree in Islamic finance at the college.

Language

English

Program Duration

1 Year

Certification

Certificates

The Islamic finance market has expanded rapidly into a lucrative market with an estimated global worth exceeding USD 2 trillion. Consequently, the certificate program endeavors to contribute to this nascent industry by providing students with exposure to knowledge, thought leadership, and research. It cultivates a holistic understanding of the Islamic financial system by recognizing the differences between conventional and Islamic financial principles. Furthermore, students acquire transferable skills to apply essential concepts of Islamic finance in practical settings, which enhances both their employability and educational pathway prospects.

An 18-credit graduate certificate program taught over one year in English that includes:
  • Three core courses (9 credits)
    Course Name
    Islamic Financial Contracts
    Islamic Banking and Financial Markets
    Islamic Corporate Finance and Financial Engineering
  • A choice of three electives out of eleven options (9 credits)
    Course Name
    Analysis of Financial Statements with Applications to Islamic Banks
    Applied Quantitative Methods
    Behavioral Islamic Economics and Finance
    Fintech and its Islamic Finance Applications
    Islamic Asset, Funds, and Portfolio Management
    Islamic Economics and Sustainable Development
    Legal, Regulatory, and Institutional Aspects of Islamic Finance
    Principles and Objectives of Islamic Law
    Research Methods
    Strategic Management in Islamic Finance
    Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing

Applicants seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.

Please refer to the following table for a summary of the admission criteria:

 

Program Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance
Required Field of Study All fields
Language Proficiency IELTS: 6.5 or TOEFL: 79 Further details about the language proficiency requirement and the process to seek exemption (where this is an option) are available on the website: admissions.hbku.edu.qa
Program Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance
Total Program Tuition Fees QAR 36,000
Tuition Fees per Credit Hour QAR 2,000
Total Program Credit Hours 18
Program Duration 1 year