Islamic Banking And Finance (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Islamic Banking and Finance
Length
18 months
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This is the first course in Australia dedicated to Islamic banking and finance. It is built around a defined body of knowledge of proven relevance to the Islamic finance industry, aiming to train students in the technical skills in demand by global Islamic capital markets and institutions. The program seeks to meet the growing need for graduates with sound academic and industry knowledge in Islamic finance in the Middle East and South East Asia, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Countries, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Graduates should have expertise in Islamic banking, Islamic insurance and Islamic capital markets, and be well prepared to enter the growing Islamic finance sector in Australia.
Course structure
The course is built on a combination of two or three modules, depending on the point at which students enter the program. The foundation module comprises four subjects, the core module eight subjects, and the elective module four subjects.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 990
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree with a C Grade average in final year, or approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Specialisation is possible in areas of banking and finance such as: Islamic insurance (takaful), Islamic structured products, regulation and supervision, research and development, wealth management, analysis and consultancy, business analysis, banking, academia, and risk analysis.