Advanced diploma in Islamic finance
Welcome to the CIMA advanced diploma in Islamic finance section.
Take a look at our TV report (courtesy of Amilin TV) of the global launch of our advanced diploma qualification.
This new qualification assumes extensive prior knowledge of Islamic finance through qualifications you already have, or your own career experience to date.
The qualification was named 'most outstanding Islamic training module' at the KLIFF Islamic finance awards 2011.
The qualification is designed to further your understanding and application of Islamic finance principles to real life situations, increasing your confidence in this area of finance.
This self study, distance learning qualification allows you to study at your own pace, with electronic assessments taking place five times a year. Assessment is through a case study examination allowing you to apply the principles studied within a real life situation.
Who is it for?
- those who have completed the diploma in Islamic finance (previously known as the certificate in Islamic finance - Cert IF)
- those who have not completed the Cert IF, but have extensive knowledge of Islamic finance and wish to develop their ability to apply the knowledge to the creation of Islamic finance products and services in line with current structures and strategies
- companies who wish to develop their staff who are currently working in or have a good knowledge of Islamic finance to improve the expertise of their staff.
What will you gain
- in depth knowledge of Islamic finance implications in business
- ability to apply Islamic finance principles to products and services
- impact of structuring a financial institution based on Islamic finance principles
- developing innovative products and solutions for the Islamic finance services industry.
Costs
The CIMA advanced diploma costs GBP1000 and includes:
- comprehensive study guide
- two exam attempts at the final assessment
- online support materials
- contact centre staff to answer any of your queries
- dedicated course forums on CIMAsphere
- Excellence in Leadership magazine showcasing up to date detailed business analysis
- enewsletters focusing on Islamic finance and business.
How to enrol
There are two ways of enrolling on the CIMA advanced diploma in Islamic finance:
- successful completion of the CIMA diploma in Islamic finance (or those who successfully completed the Cert IF)
- by direct entry on completion of a gateway exam (GBP150).
Find out more about the direct entry route.
If you have successfully completed the CIMA diploma in Islamic finance (Cert IF), see our advanced diploma enrolment page.
Before embarking on the gateway exam, we recommend you take our short test covering a selection of the topics from the diploma in Islamic finance which underpin the advanced diploma.
Download our advanced diploma brochure.
For more information, email us on if@cimaglobal.com or call us on +44(0)20 8849 2251.
Amilin TV video of our global launch event of the advanced diploma in Malaysia: