Universiti Kuala Lumpur - JPT/BPP (N/343/8/0228) 06/27 MQA/PSA 13791

Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Finance

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 3 years

A part-time or full-time research-based course that specialises in Islamic finance.

Course Overview

Candidates will develop the ability to understand and analyse developments, updates and trends in the rapidly growing Islamic financial services market. You can also contribute to research and consultancy projects with businesses and institutions in Islamic finance.

Career Paths
Graduates can take on research-based roles such as:

  • Academia
  • Researcher
  • Consultant

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Doctorate
Duration
More Information
4 years (Part time)
3 years (Full time)
Modules
4
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
April, 2024
July, 2024
October, 2024
Total Price
RM19,800
More Information
International Student: RM25,740

Course Structure

The programme consists of four compulsory modules and a thesis.

  • Research Methodology and Social Science
  • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship
  • Applied Econometric
  • Issues in Islamic Finance

Intake Dates

  • January
  • April
  • July
  • October

Fees

Local Students
RM19,800

International Students
RM25,740

Fees are estimation on overall completion of the programme. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there may be a reduction in the fees. Fees for international students may differ from those for local Malaysian students.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To apply for this course, you must meet either one of the criteria below:

  • A recognized Master’s Degree in Islamic Finance or its equivalent.
  • There shall be no direct entry from Bachelor’s Degree level to Doctoral Degree level.
  • However, candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree qualification, registered for Master Degree by Research programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to Doctoral Degree programmes.
  • Application of conversion must be done within one year after candidate registers for Master Degree programmes.

Application approval is subject to:

  • having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral degree level;
  • rigorous internal assessment by the HEP; and
  • approval by the HEP Senate.