PhD in Islamic Banking and Finance

Vision

A leading international university that provides a wide range of knowledge in its various aspects to serve humanity and to promote its advancement.

Mission

Disseminating knowledge using the best means and learning methods; knowledge development and intellectual exchange consistent with international level of excellence; to create conducive educational and research environment for knowledge seekers all over the world that serves society and preserves ethical values.

Objectives

Enriching the students with various business skills.
Preparing students to become researchers in various fields of economics.
Developing the social responsibility and interactive skills into students.

Learning Outcomes

Graduating a generation of specialist researchers in different fields of Islamic Banking and Finance.
Facilitating the means of learning Islamic Banking and Finance.
Implanting the Islamic belief system in the hearts of the Muslims.
Enriching the research in Islamic Banking and Finance by making use of the modern technical revolution in the field of computers.

Entry Requirements

i. Master’s Degree in relevant fields from MEDIU or any recognized institutions of higher learning;or
ii. Master’s degree with at least one year of relevant work experience; or
iii. Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.

English requirements
Candidates who wish to enter a program which medium of instruction is English language must pass the English Language Qualification (TOEFL: 6.00 / IELTS: 6.00 or equivalent). Exemptions will be given subject to the University Senate’s approval based on situations.

Language

All applicants must meet the English language requirement before being admitted to the programme. Examples include:
- Having English as their mother tongue.
- Substantially worked or studied in an English-speaking country (such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States).
- English language proficiency exam with a minimum overall band score of 600 in TOEFL or 6.0 in IELTS.
- Any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

ACCREDITATION REF. NO.

This program is accredited and certified by Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation reference numbers are shown below:

Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)

On Campus / On Line
R-CDL/343/8/0010

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

On Campus / On Line
MQA/FA0387

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The applicant could enroll for this program under [Structure A].

Structure A

The applicant is required to study a subject named Research Methodology, then the applicant can start the research under the supervision of an academic member of the Postgraduate Studies Department.

Study Duration

Workload	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
Full Time	6 Semesters (3 Academic Years)	10 Semesters (5 Academic Years)
Part Time	8 Semesters (4 Academic Years)	14 Semesters (7 Academic Years)

Tuition Fees

Learning Mode	Workload	Local Student	Foreign Student

For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.