Diploma in Shariah and Finance
An in-depth programme for those who want to master both Islamic jurisprudence and modern finance.
About the Programme
The Diploma in Shariah and Finance is designed for people who want to work at the heart of Shariah decision-making in financial institutions. It builds a strong base in usul al-fiqh and fiqh al-mu'amalat, and links it to banking, capital markets, takaful and audit.
Learners finish with a research project and practice in writing a Shariah opinion, so the programme prepares you for real Shariah advisory work.
- Length
- 12 modules, about 6 months
- Format
- Self-paced lessons with monthly live classes
- Assessment
- Assignments, a research project and a final exam
- Certificate
- Diploma in Shariah and Finance with verification number
- First group starts
- September 2027
Who It Is For
- Scholars who want to work in Islamic finance
- Finance and banking staff who want deeper Shariah knowledge
- Shariah officers and auditors seeking a formal qualification
What You Will Be Able to Do
- Apply the principles of usul al-fiqh to financial questions
- Analyse Islamic contracts and their conditions
- Read financial statements and understand banking operations
- Assess sukuk, funds and takaful structures
- Plan a Shariah audit and draft a Shariah opinion
Programme Modules
Usul al-Fiqh for finance
Fiqh al-Mu'amalat in depth
Islamic contracts and their conditions
Reading financial statements
Islamic banking operations
Sukuk structures
Takaful and Islamic insurance
Islamic funds and capital markets
Shariah audit methodology
Product development lab
Writing a Shariah opinion
Research project
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