Online PhD in Islamic Finance and Economics
EUCLID’s online PhD in Islamic Finance and Economics program was developed at the convergence of EUCLID’s expertise in global governance, international civil service and interfaith studies. Historically, this PhD program was developed after EUCLID signed an agreement with the OIC-affiliated Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI, now ICCIA) which called for the creation of an MBA in Islamic Finance as a Joint Initiative between EUCLID and ICCI. This PhD builds on EUCLID’s experience and offers a unique opportunity to achieve a terminal degree and the higher level of experience in both Islamic economics and finance.
It is the only online PhD program in this field organized by an international intergovernmental organization and officially used by active civil servants over 4 continents.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]
Academic Presentation
EUCLID’s Doctorate in Islamic Finance and Economics represents 90 US credits (120 ECTS) of coursework beyond the Bachelor’s. In practice, students may enter the DIFE with a relevant Master’s degree, complete 30 to 35 US credits of core doctoral courses, followed by the actual writing of the dissertation in 5 phases. The resulting thesis should be a publishable book offering a clear contribution to the field and establishing the author as a subject-matter expert.
Among the suggested areas of focus are:
- Islamic Banking Sustainable development
- Islamic Microfinance
- Alternative Banking Models
EUCLID = Islamic Finance in Practice
Photo above: EUCLID’s Secretary General Syed Zahid Ali with the President of the Islamic Development Bank (2008). EUCLID became an IsDB Partner in 2014.
[/vc_column_text][/et_single][et_single icon=”align-justify” tab_title=”Outline” tab_id=”fcacf16f-1cb8-7″][TS-VCSC-IFrame content_iframe=”http://www.euclid.int/degreecourses-iframe2.asp?DegreeIndex=80″][/et_single][et_single icon=”check-circle-o” tab_title=”Requirements” tab_id=”1467953415050-2-7″][cq_vc_materialcard title=”Admissions / Entry Requirements for the MDIA” icon_fontawesome=””] Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook / database. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered
Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested.
Students are expected to be in position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.[/cq_vc_materialcard][/et_single][et_single icon=”euro” tab_title=”Tuition” tab_id=”1467953460876-3-3″][cq_vc_materialcard title=”Tuition and Fees” icon_fontawesome=””][iframe src=”http://www.euclid.int/iframe-tuition-phd.asp”][/cq_vc_materialcard][/et_single][et_single icon=”arrows-alt” tab_title=”Employment” tab_id=”1467953508756-4-6″][cq_vc_materialcard title=”Employment Outlook” icon_fontawesome=””]The EUCLID DIFE provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in Islamic finance at the international, regional, national and local levels. Outlook includes teaching positions, banking positions, and economic policy positions. There is also increasing demand for experts in Islamic finance and economics in non-Muslim countries and institutions, and one does not have to be a Muslim to study Islamic finance.
EUCLID alumni have been successful securing employment and promotions in government service and international organizations, including at the level of ambassador and minister.[/cq_vc_materialcard][/et_single][et_single icon=”users” tab_title=”Faculty” tab_id=”1468020030412-5-9″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][cq_vc_materialcard title=”Faculty Highlights” icon_fontawesome=””]EUCLID’s DIFE program is supported by a world-class faculty group which is truly global in scope and dedicated to high-quality interaction with each student. 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