Master of Science - Islamic Finance

University of Dundee is offering this master's degree in collaboration with colleagues at Al-Maktoum College, here in Dundee. At the University of Dundee, they have a strong history and expertise in teaching traditional finance and economics. This degree also draws upon the expertise in Islamic finance and wider Islamic studies on offer at Al-Maktoum. Few degrees of this kind exist in the UK. 

Students will develop their understanding of the application of Islamic commercial law in relation to Islamic financial institutions and financial products, as well as the emergence and working mechanisms of Islamic capital markets. 

They will cover the operations of Islamic banks and Islamic financial markets, alongside the nature of risk and its management in Islamic financial institutions

Students will challenge the contemporary issues and debates in Islamic finance and gain an understanding of the internationalization strategies and strategic decisions in business. They'll also have the opportunity to take part in a global internship as part of this course.