Master of Business Administration Global Islamic Finance

The Master of Business Administration (Global Islamic Finance) at University Tun Abdul Razak combines core business and management skills with specialised expertise in Islamic finance, banking, and Shariah-compliant financial practices. It focuses on how Islamic finance principles operate in global markets and how to apply them in complex financial environments.

Learning includes real-world case studies, industry projects, and discussions on contemporary issues, including ethical finance and risk management, fintech, and sustainable development. The programme is designed for executives, managers, and professionals from finance and non-finance backgrounds who want to advance their careers or move into the Islamic finance sector.

Bachelor's Degree

• A pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University Senate; or
• equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 2 years working experience in relevant field; or
• equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.

APEL

• Minimum age to apply : 21 years old with working experience.

• A minimum score of Band 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
• minimum score of 550 for a paper-based total or 80 for an Internet based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• minimum of Grade C in First Cambridge English (FCE) minimum scale 169, or B2 in CEFR, or Pearson Test of English (PTE 50-58) as required proficiency; or
• a recognized first degree undertaken in English medium; or
• successful attainment of FCE minimum of Grade C (169) conducted by the Centre for English Language (CEL) within 12 months from the date of entry with conditional offer letter.

Note: The validity period for IELTS and TOEFL is two years from the date awarded.

• Islamic Banking and Finance Manager
• Shariah Compliance Officer / Shariah Governance Executive
• Risk Management Manager (Islamic Finance)
• Investment Manager / Portfolio Manager (Shariah-Compliant Investments)
• Islamic Wealth Management Advisor
• Asset Management Specialist (Islamic Funds)
• Takaful Manager / Takaful Operations Executive
• Islamic Capital Market Specialist
• Corporate Finance Manager
• Strategy and Business Development Manager
• Financial Planning and Advisory Consultant
• Islamic FinTech Specialist / Digital Finance Manager
• Sustainability and Ethical Finance Manager
• Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Officer
• Policy and Research Analyst (Islamic Finance)
• Management Consultant (Islamic and Ethical Finance)
• Government or Regulatory Authority Executive
• Lecturer / Academic Researcher (subject to further qualifications)
• Entrepreneur / Founder in Islamic Finance or FinTech Ventures