ACADEMIC – Islamic Finance

KULLIYYAH OF ECONOMICS AND
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

The Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences (KENMS) was one of the first two faculties established when the International Islamic University Malaysia began operations in 1983. Our vision is to be a leading faculty of international excellence in teaching, research and consulting services integrating conventional economics, accounting, business and finance including Islamic banking and finance-related areas imbued with values and morality based on revealed sources of knowledge. There are currently four academic departments within the Kulliyyah:

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Finance (Islamic Finance) programme aims, in line with the vision and mission of IIUM, to impart knowledge and develop the skills required to produce ethical professions in the fast-growing world of Finance, as well as imbue in the graduates with Islamic values and ethics that bring out individuals’ pristine character and attitude. Moreover, the BFIF programme aims to produce Finance graduates who can eventually take up leadership roles in major organizations in the industry, commerce, academia, and even the public sector, with the view of achieving Maqasid Al-Syariah and fulfill the responsibility as Khalifah of the world.

VISION

To produce well-rounded professionals in Finance who are imbued with Islamic values and ethics.
To ensure students develop a good grounding in quantitative skills, accounting, economics and finance. Islamic perspectives are integrated in all subjects.
To develop the students with good communication and soft skills, so that they become effective communicators, able to work in teams and be a leader.
To sharpen the students’ analytical and critical thinking abilities.
To instill in students the desire for life-long learning, so that they can keep they update with current knowledge using contemporary technology and resources.

MISSION

Demonstrate familiarity with established theories and practices in finance with a keen awareness of current developments.
Apply practical and analytical skills relevant to finance.
Exhibit socially responsible behaviour for the progress of the nation and ummah.
Demonstrate commitment to ethics, cooperation, professionalism and Islamic values.
Communicate effectively, work in teams and display leadership skills.
Analyze issues and demonstrate skills in planning, executing and evaluating strategies and action plans.
Use information management skills and apply effective strategies for lifelong self-improvement.
Apply entrepreneurial and managerial skills.