Programme Structure

This module provides students with an understanding of accounting concepts and the application of these concepts to communication, monitoring, and resource allocation. A framework for a thorough comprehension of financial statements and their analysis will be created with the completion of this module.

Students will review the field of quantitative investment strategies from the perspective of portfolio managers, analysts, and investors. The purpose of this module is to provide direct exposure to the problems facing quantitative analysts and to discuss modern quantitative approaches in Finance and Investment.

This module gives students the capacity to understand theories and apply techniques that have been developed in corporate finance to real-world situations. This module will provide graduates with a thorough knowledge of the financing decision, investing decision and managerial decision (the key decision in corporate financial management).

This module will provide students with an understanding of the structure of various financial markets and familiarise them with major financial institutions such as banks, stock exchanges, and brokers. The module will analyse how the market structures potentially create and mitigate financial risk to market participants and end users.

The rules and conventions regulating Islamic Finance are significantly different to conventional finance. The absence of interest is one of the most substantial differences and makes the construction of Islamic financial products a complex process. To participate in this market, professionals must be well-versed in the foundation of Islamic finance, currently an area of expertise which is experiencing a significant shortage. The module will examine commonly structured products and challenges facing Islamic finance

The increasing demand for asset management in compliance with Islamic principles from institutional and private clients has led to changes in many international banks. As banks adapt their existing asset management services to the needs of Islamic investors, the demand for candidates with expertise in this area will continue to grow. The management of portfolios in compliance with these policies poses interesting challenges and this module offers solutions to students aspiring to success in this niche market.

By reviewing this module, students will be provided with a detailed framework and guidance for preparing their Final Project (Dissertation). Concepts such as research processes, types of research, research methodology, and sources of collection and analysis of data will be reviewed.

The aim of the dissertation is to provide the student's with the ability to carry out detailed research, conduct critical thinking and provide solutions for a specific problem.

These skills sets are both useful in academic and commercial context.