MASTER OF COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL STUDIES

(N/343/7/0147) (MQA/FA 4726) (07/19)

MASTER OF COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL STUDIES

The Cluster welcomes students who wish to enhance their knowledge, indulge in meaningful learning experience, and sharpen their skills as wisdom scholars, thinkers, and professionals from comparative perspective. The programme consists of Islamic core courses and a range of electives covering the main areas of applied finance which enable the integration of Islamic concepts and values. The programme aims to provide students with both practical skills and comparative theoretical knowledge to facilitate them as a competent practitioner in the field of finance. 

Medium of Instruction

Malay & English

Programme Option

By Coursework

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT (LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL)

Entry Requirement
1. A Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the university Senate; or
2. A Bachelor's degree in a related field with CGPA below 2.75 out of 4.00 but above 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in a relevant field.
3. International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 6.5 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

Category Minimum Maximum
Full Time
1.5 years
3 years
Part Time
2.5 years
5 years

FEES

Category Local Student International Student
Full Time
RM 28,750
RM 38,400
Part Time
RM 28,750
RM 38,400
  • Principles and Practices of Islamic Finance
  • Usul Fiqh and Qawaid Fiqhiyyah
  • Fiqh Muamalat
  • Financial Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Islamic Financial Institutions and Markets
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Legal Issues in Comparative Financial Management
  • Principles and Practices of Takaful
  • Project Paper