MA/MS in Islamic Finance

The Master of Science in Islamic Finance at HBKU teaches qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis across both Islamic and conventional finance, blending guidance from Shari'a with modern economic and financial techniques. With Islamic banking making up roughly 30 percent of Qatar's local banking activity, the program is built to connect directly with the practical business applications of Shari'a-compliant finance. Taught in English over two years for 36 credits, the curriculum includes four core courses, research methods, corporate finance, banking and financial markets, and financial contracts, all with an Islamic focus, followed by a choice of concentration and three electives from nine options, plus a nine-credit thesis. Applicants need a strong academic record and a bachelor's degree, carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent, in Shari'a, accounting, finance, business, economics or a related field.