Choosing the Right Islamic Finance Program
A career in Islamic finance requires unique management skills and knowledge. The AIMS’ Islamic finance qualifications will give you a thorough understanding of the principles that underpin Islamic finance. Our Islamic finance programs are globally accredited and recognized. AIMS’s Islamic finance qualifications structure reflects the evolving requirements in business. Comprising of the Certified Islamic Banker (CIB), Certified Islamic Finance Expert (CIFE), Master Diploma in Islamic Finance (MDIF), MBA Masters degree in Islamic finance & Banking, and Research-based PhD Doctorate in Islamic Finance programs. Whether you are completely new to this area of finance or have prior experience, uncover all the possibilities with our suite of Islamic finance qualifications.
Academic Scope
The below table gives you an overview of the areas that are covered in the relevant Islamic banking and finance program.
| TOPICS | CIB | CIFE | MDIF | MBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Economics |  | | | |
| Islamic Modes of Financing | | | | |
| Islamic Accounting Treatment | | | | |
| AAOIFI Shariah Standards | | | | |
| Islamic Financial Contracts | | | | |
| Islamic Commercial Banking | | | | |
| Islamic Investment Banking | | | | |
| AAOIFI Accounting Standards | | | | |
| Islamic Insurance System | | | | |
| General & Family Takaful | | | | |
| Risk Management | | | | |
| Islamic Micro Economics | | | | |
| Islamic Macro Economics | | | | |
| Islamic Macroeconomics | | | ||
| Advanced Areas in Islamic Finance | | | ||
| Shariah Auditing | | | ||
| Designing an Islamic Financial Product | | | ||
| Converting Conventional Bank into Islamic | | | ||
| Management of Islamic Banks | | | ||
| Global Business Management Models | | |||
| Building Sustainable Business Management Strategies | | |||
| Corporate Growth Planning and Strategies | | |||
| Organizational Behaviours and Functions | | |||
| Strategic Human Resource Management and Staffing | | |||
| Leadership and Motivation | | |||
| Financial Accounting Management | | |||
| Cost Accounting Management | | |||
| Capital Budgeting and Financial Reporting | | |||
| Company Valuation and Cash Flow Modeling | | |||
| Strategic Business Marketing | | |||
| Aligning Marketing with Business Strategies | | |||
| International Business Marketing | | |||
| Managing Franchising, Strategic Alliance, and Joint Venture. | | |||
| Business Analysis and Data Analysis | | |||
| Business Intelligence, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence | | |||
| Data Pre-Processing and Hypothesis Testing | | |||
| Developing People and Leading Teams | | |||
| Brainstorming and Communication Skills | | |||
| Structuring Teams and Forming Organizations | | |||
| Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving | | |||
| Organizational Designing and Structuring | | |||
| Implementing Technology for Organizational Agility | | |||
| Managing Mergers and Acquisition Processes | | |||
| Entrepreneurship and Change Management | |
Professional Career and Scope
The below table highlights the job roles and opportunities, that our students can expect upon completion of their respected Islamic banking and finance qualification.
| Desired Designation | CIB | CIFE | MDIF | MBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Representative | | | | |
| Islamic Accounting Executive | | | | |
| Shariah Documentation Executive | | | | |
| Islamic Finance Support Executive | | | | |
| Islamic Finance Compliance Executive | | | | |
| Islamic Finance Operations Executive | | | | |
| Relationship Manager (Islamic Finance) | | | | |
| Islamic Hedge Fund Manager | | | | |
| Wealth Manager (Islamic Finance) | | | | |
| Compliance Manager | | | | |
| Credit Analyst (Islamic Products) | | | | |
| Shariah Compliance Officer | | | | |
| Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Manager | | | | |
| Islamic Product Development Officer | | | | |
| Risk Management Analyst | | | | |
| Trade Finance Officer (Islamic Finance) | | | | |
| Investment Analyst (Shariah-compliant Assets) | | | | |
| Branch Manager (Islamic Banking) | | | ||
| Islamic Corporate Banking Manager | | | ||
| Credit Risk Manager (Islamic Banking) | | | ||
| Islamic Portfolio Manager | | | ||
| Islamic Investment Banking Manager | | | ||
| Takaful Underwriting Manager | | | ||
| Manager – Islamic Treasury Operations | | | ||
| Shariah Audit Manager | | | ||
| Takaful/Risk Management Manager (Islamic Finance) | | | ||
| Relationship Manager (Corporate Islamic Banking) | | | ||
| Product Development Manager (Islamic Banking) | | | ||
| Training & Development Manager (Islamic Banking) | | | ||
| Head of Islamic Banking | | |||
| Head of Islamic Financial Planning and Analysis | | |||
| Chief Shariah Officer (CSO) | | |||
| Chief Risk/Takaful Officer (CRO) | | |||
| Chief Compliance Officer (Islamic Banking) | | |||
| Chief Islamic Investment Officer | | |||
| Chief Shariah Auditor | | |||
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO – Islamic Bank) | | |||
| Shariah Board Chairman/Member | | |||
| Chief Islamic Financial Officer (CFO) | | |||
| Chief Operating Officer (COO) | | |||
| Chief Islamic Investment Officer (CIO) | |
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