Important for all candidates

Applicant for admission MUST MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS set-forth by Bahria University.

Candidates are advised to CONFIRM THEIR ELIGIBILITY prior apply.

In case of annual system, eligibility will be determined on the basis of result in percentages.

In case of semester system, eligibility will be determined on the basis of CGPA obtained out of 4.00.

In case the result is shown both in CGPA and percentage, CGPA will be considered.

The academic eligibility of each program is elaborated as under:

MS Islamic Banking & Finance(1.5 Years )

• The Application from duly filled and supported with relevant documents including attested copies of degrees/certificates should be submitted to the University admission office.
• Applicant must have 16 years of Business / Management /relevant education/ equivalent degree with 2.00/4 CGPA or 50% marks
• Applicant must have accepted GAT/GRE/ Bahria University entry test result at the time of admission.
• Students with non-business background will take deficiency courses as per HEC rules.

  Program Scope

  Islamic Banking and Finance (IBF) industry is one of the fastest growing industry nationwide. In recent years, Islamic banking and finance in Pakistan has experienced phenomenal growth. Islamic deposits – held by fully-fledged Islamic banks and Islamic windows of conventional banks – at present stand at 9.7% of total bank deposits in Pakistan: meaning that every 10th rupee is now being deposited in an Islamic bank account. Similarly assets managed by a bank offering Islamic Financial Services are 8.9% of banking assets in Pakistan. Total Islamic savings and investment are 8.2% of the total savings and investment in the banking sector of Pakistan. The ultimate scope of IBF program is not limited to promote Shariah adherence and authenticity on account of assurance, innovation and excellence, but to satisfy the market demand for trained professionals. The Master in Islamic Banking and Finance is addressed to all those who want to become future leaders and professional in the Islamic Banking and Finance. The program is designed for:

  • In-career personnel as well as fresh university graduates who are keen to acquire critical knowledge and skills in areas related to Islamic banking and finance and Islamic Shariah.
  • Managers and financial specialists in public and private organizations who wish to broaden the span of their knowledge and opportunities in the banking sector of Pakistan.

  ROADMAP OF MS (ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE)

  First Semester (12 Credit Hours)

  S.No	Course Code	Course Titles	Level	Credit Hours
  1	MSI-700	Islamic Economics and Financial Systems	Core	3
  2	MSI-701	Islamic Capital and Money Markets	Core	3
  3	MSI-702	Islamic Business Transactions	Core	3
  4		Elective 1	Specialization	3
  Second Semester & Electives(12 Credit Hours )
  S.No.	Course Code	Course Titles	Level	Credit Hours
  1	MSI-703	Financial Reporting for Islamic Financial Institutions	Core	3
  2	MSF-704	Financial Econometrics	Core	3
  3		Elective 2	Specialization	3
  4		Elective 3	Specialization	3
  Third Semester (6 Credit Hours)
  S.No.	Course Code	Course Titles	Level	Credit Hours
  1	MSISRD-800	Thesis Write-up		6

  Total Credit Hours: 30

  Core:               15

  Dissertation:    6

  Electives:        9

  List of Electives:

  S.No.	Course Code	Course Titles	Concentration
  1	MSI-801	Fiqh for Islamic Banking & Finance	Banking
  2	MSI-802	Case Studies and Research in Islamic Banking & Finance	Banking
  3	MSI-803	Marketing of Islamic Banking Services	Banking
  4	MSI-804	Behavioral Finance	Finance
  5	MSI-805	Micro-Financing in Islamic Framework	Finance
  6	MSI-806	Islamic Insurance	Finance
  7	MSI-807	Risk Management in IFIs	Management
  8	MSI-808	Portfolio Management in Islamic Markets	Management
  9	MSI-809	Regulation & Management of Islamic Financial Institution	Management