Diploma in Islamic Finance & Banking

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Introduction

Course Introduction

The Diploma serves as a stand-alone Islamic finance qualification in Islamic banking for those who want more than a basic understanding of the Islamic principles and operating structures applied in banking.

Applying Islamic principles that emphasise fairness and justice in commercial transactions of conventional financial markets can pose serious challenges for individuals and Islamic banks.

Curriculum

This is a two-year course offered in Arabic Language mastery. The following modules will be taught across the programme.

SEMESTER – 1

ABIF 101 – Islamic Economic System
ABIF 102 – Sharia Compliant Transactions
ABIF 103 – Islamic Banking Operations
ABIF 104 – Governance, Regulation & Accounting in Islamic Banking

SEMESTER – 2

ABIF 111 – Investment Management
ABIF 112 – Islamic Insurance
ABIF 113 – Foreign Exchange & International Trade
ABIF 114 – Opportunities, Issues & Challenges

Why register here?

Why Al-Bayaan!

Designed by leading scholars and well-known practitioners of Islamic finance.
Provides a good grounding of the fundamental principles and the methods adopted by banks that offer Islamic banking products and services.
Helps acquire the ability to analyse the important differences between Islamic banking and conventional banking.
Designed essentially to benefit those wishing to pursue a career in Islamic banking and assist those already serving in the industry in their continuing and professional development.
Designed to test the understanding of the fundamental concepts and the significance of their practical applications which have been explored within the lessons.
Produces skilled experts, who fully know Shariah rulings and laws and inculcates a range of skills to students that will be of great value for “Employment” or “Consultancy.
Applicable to roles in areas such as finance, banking, portfolio management, corporate finance, treasury, and consultancy.

Features

Comprehensive One Year Course

English Instructions

On-Campus and Online Classes

Rich Study Resources

Wide Range of Application

Designed by Practicing Scholars

Workshops by Visiting Professionals

Theoretical and Practical Assessments

Date & Time

Programme Duration	→ One Year
Academic Session	→ July to June
Term	→ Two Semesters per Year
Term Duration	→ 40 weeks per Year
Semester Duration	→ 20 weeks per Semester
Semester 1	→ July to December
Semester 2	→ January to June
Courses	→ Four per Semester
Days	→ TBA
Time	→ TBA
Class Duration	→ TBA
Self Study	→ 3 hours per week
Class Venue	→ Main Campus and Online
Student Support	→ Email, Phone and Whatsapp

Books & Resources

Semester 1

Semester 2

Reference Reading

Course Intro

Testimonial

Within the first term there is already a sense of brother/sisterhood developing almost like we are becoming a family which is an added bonus! All in all I would thoroughly recommend this course to everyone as there is nothing like it available in the community and the knowledge of the Arabic language will benefit us all In Sha Allah.

Sazidur Rahman

Dhanmondi, Dhaka

May Allah reward Al-Bayaan Institute immensely for this magnificent course that you by tawfiq of Allah have been able to organise. The high quality of delivery of such an insightful and rich course, I cannot thank Allah enough nor can I thank the organisers enough. Your efforts are clearly seen. I pray Allah accepts them in the mizan al hasanat. In 12 weeks the benefit I have experienced is life changing. Min fadlillah.

Zafeer Mahmud

Mohammadpur, Dhaka

It is a great honour and privilege to be taught by a scholar of such great knowledge and humility. I am finding the course immensely rewarding in so many ways. Furthermore, the organisers are extremely professional and have provided a very structured and high quality course, both with the online facilities and on location venue.

Ibn Aiyub

Kalabagan, Dhaka

FAQs

How can I complete payment?

Payment can be made in cash at the Accounts Office, Main Campus or via EFT Bank Transfer, bKash and online payment (Debit/CreditnCards).

What is the payment process?

Payment must be completed at the beginning of each year.

Can I pay in instalments?

Payment can be made in two equal installments due within the first eight weeks at the beginning of the year’s programme.

Can I share the online access with others?

No. The online access is a priviliege for enrolled and paying students. It cannot be shared with others.

How are the students assessed?

Students will be assessed at the end of each course in a combination of written and verbal examinations that include testing of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills developed during the course of study.

Will I receive a Certificate at the end of the course?

You will receive a Certificate of Completion and/or a Certificate of Graduation as appropriate, at the end of the programme.

What is the medium of instruction?

The medium of instruction will be primarily English with support of Bangla for novice learners.

How will this diploma programme help me?

This Arabic language programme sets a strong foundation to learning and understanding the Qur’an for those who aspire to seek knowledge and enrichen their lives with the study of Islam. It also paves the way for further learning by enrolling in Degree programmes or studying the works of various scholars.