The Master of Applied Finance (Islamic Banking and Finance) is students looking to work, or who currently work, in an increasingly crucial area equipped with the knowledge and skills to be able to carry out vital Islamic financial operations. This program will keep you up-to-date with the latest changes and well-versed in the intricacies of Islamic Sharia financing and its objectives. You will come to understand the complex Islamic Banking and Investment Products and assess alternative Islamic Insurance (Takaful) and Re-insurance (Re-Takaful) products. On top of this, the syllabus will allow you to develop an in-depth knowledge of the complex relationships between central banks, regulators, markets and society across a range of different Islamic banking and finance contexts. As a Master of Applied Finance (MAF) student, the compulsory industry-based research subject will prepare you for your current and future management role and will be a highlight of your time at UOWD. Our strong links with a broad range of financial industry partners in the UAE and across our global network will allow you to investigate financial markets and institutions in depth as part of your program of study, giving you real world experience and the opportunity to develop and apply the skills you have learnt throughout your degree.

Investment Analysts Fund Managers Commercial and Investment Bankers Credit Analysts Financial Consultants Financial Controllers Treasury Managers Research Analysts Stockbrokers Investment Advisers Wealth Managers