IIUM - International Islamic University Malaysia

Ph.D in Islamic Banking and Finance (PIBF) is awarded to graduates for a meaningful completion of doctoral research that advances the theory and principles of Islamic Banking and Finance from inter-disciplinary perspectives. Upon completion of a multi-disciplinary doctoral programme, the graduate is expected to undertake independent research and contribute to quality publications in their field of expertise.



Ph. D Thesis

Upon registration as doctoral student, the student is expected to prepare and submit thesis proposal for defense with the guidance of the thesis advisory committee within the prescribed period. Upon successful defense, the doctoral student is now a candidate to undertake and complete the research for final submission for viva voce' to be examined by both internal and external examiners.Following the viva voce, one of the following recommendations will be made:

• Pass
• Pass with minor revisions to be completed in six (6) months
• Pass with major revisions to be completed within the minimum period of six (6) to maximum period of twelve (12) months
• Resubmission with viva to be completed within the minimum period of twelve (12) to maximum period of eighteen (18) months
• Failure