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Islamic Finance

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<p>PhD in Islamic Finance will enable candidates to develop the technical and intellectual ability needed to pursue research across a broad range of areas in Islamic finance. INCEIF&rsquo;s PhD programme is industry-driven but yet based on strong academic fundamentals.</p>

<p>Applicants are required to have a Masters degree or equivalent (with high distinction) from a recognised institution of higher learning. Demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics / Quantitative Analysis. Proficiency in spoken and written English is imperative for active participation during class and group discussions. If English is your second language, you must have one of the following: Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with band score 4. Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score pbt 550, ibt 79, cbt 213; OR International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with band score 6. Exception from English language competency can be given to those whose medium of study at entry level is English. For PhD by Research, additional requirements are: A minimum 5 years work experience in financial institutions; Submission of a research proposal (not exceeding 15 pages, double-spaced in Arial size 12).</p>

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<li>INCEIF is the only university in the world dedicated to Islamic finance, and is part of Malaysia's initiative to promote education in Islamic finance for the domestic and international finance community.</li>
<li>Governed by a Governing Council, the curriculum at INCEIF is structured with inputs from Shariah scholars and industry players to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry experience.</li>
<li>As of 2014, INCEIF has established partnerships with various local finance organisations such as Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad and OCBC Al-Amin as well as international industries including World Bank, Islamic Development Bank and Islamic Financial Services Board.</li>
<li>At INCEIF, both students and staff play a critical role in uplifting the level of the institution, gathering some of the best minds in the field of Shariah, Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, Islamic Economics, and even Econometrics.</li>
</ul>

INCEIF University​ Malaysia | International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance

International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF)

January

September

Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Finance

Banking and Finance

A doctoral program is pursued to get the award of Doctorate in any discipline. The PhD Programs can be pursued to get eligible for the research and teaching positions available the universities and several academic institutions worldwide.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Finance

International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF)

Selangor, Malaysia

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