Exploring the Principles and Practices of Shari’ah-Compliant Finance for Modern Banking
The Short Course on Islamic Banking is an excellent opportunity for beginner and intermediate level students, as well as finance enthusiasts, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of Islamic finance. The course is designed to explore the basic fundamentals of Islamic finance and the main features of Islamic financial products and services.
What you’ll learn
- Introduction to Islamic Banking: Principles, Concepts, and Practices.
- Comparison between Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking.
- Shariah Governance in Islamic Banking.
- Islamic Banking Products: Types, Features, and Benefits.
- Islamic banks across the World.
Course Content
- Basics of Islamic Banking –> 5 lectures • 34min.
Requirements
The Short Course on Islamic Banking is an excellent opportunity for beginner and intermediate level students, as well as finance enthusiasts, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of Islamic finance. The course is designed to explore the basic fundamentals of Islamic finance and the main features of Islamic financial products and services.
The course objectives are geared towards enabling students to analyze, develop, and apply critical thinking skills to practical business situations and investment opportunities. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the key differences between Islamic banking and conventional banking, analyze the main features of Islamic financial products and services, compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of Islamic finance and conventional finance, and develop a deep knowledge of the principles of Islamic finance.
Teaching and learning methods will involve a combination of slides, lectures, and short video presentations. To gain a thorough understanding of the topics covered, students will be expected to explore the advanced level of each topic on their own and complete assignments and exams.
Assessment methods will involve multiple quizzes after each session of lectures, which will enable students to gauge their understanding of the concepts covered. This Short Course on Islamic Banking is an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in Islamic finance or for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of this rapidly growing field.