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ADMISSION OPEN for Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking
March 6, 2021

Admission open for Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking 4th Batch (Online).
Class will commence on January, 2023 Deadline for admission December 31, 2022
About PGD in Islamic Banking: The Islamic financial services industry has witnessed prolific growth as a viable sub-sector in the global financial arena thanks to its asset-backed, resilience and inclusiveness features over the last five decades. Today, Islamic banking, the dominating segment of the Islamic financial services industry has emerged as a strong financial service industry not only in the Muslim majority Middle Eastern, Southeast and South Asian countries but also in Muslim minority large economies such as the UK, Germany, France, Ireland, the USA, Russia, China, Hongkong, Singapore, Thailand and Philippines. In tandem of the global progress, Bangladesh as one of South Asia’s booming economies has also experienced robust growth in Islamic banking due to policy supports of the Central Bank and rising public demand. The Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking (PGDIB) is first of its kind in Bangladesh with the intent to disseminate proper knowledge and expertise on Islamic banking and finance among the fresh graduates to prepare them to enter in the rising local and global Islamic banking industry. In addition, it aims to update the knowledge of Islamic finance professionals who are seeking to sharpen their understating on principles, instruments, operating procedures and legal, regulatory and Shariah framework of Islamic banking and finance. The Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking (PGDIB) would also offer a great opportunity for graduates of Islamic religious institutions to develop as Shariah Auditor/Advisor who can work in Islamic banking and Sukuk Issuing non-banking firms. This diploma is going to offer a compact study material to get acquainted with the ideal Islamic banking and finance products including sukuk and operating procedures to meet the aspiration of rising local and foreign interest and concerns in the field of Islamic Banking and Finance. Objectives of the Program: The post-graduate diploma in Islamic Banking (PGDIB) designed by IBER of UIU with the objective of equipping graduates with Islamic banking and finance concepts to meet the local and global human resource needs and to develop well-equipped professionals with proper knowledge of Islamic financial products and services. PGDIB would be the ideal diploma program offered in Bangladesh for those who want a better understanding of the Islamic financial system, values, ethics and functional frameworks applied in banking and finance. The PGDIB would also form the foundation of participants who seek to pursue higher studies in Islamic Finance such as MS/PhD programs. Why should we study PGD in Islamic Banking? Islamic Banking and Finance is the new buzzword in the finance world. It is one of the fastest growing viable sub-sectors in the global financial architecture with a strong demand in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries. The aim of the Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking (PGDIB) is to impart concise knowledge of Islamic Banking and Finance to individuals related or unrelated to the banking or financial industry with its true meaning and concepts. Islamic Banking is seen as an alternative to conventional banking and a rising sector that brings new opportunities to the local and global finance and banking industry. Program Structure:Course Titles | Credit Hour |
Trimester: 1 (about 12 weeks) | |
PGDIB 101: Islamic Financial Systems | 3-Credit |
PGDIB 102: Shariah Framework for Islamic Banking | 3-Credit |
PGDIB 103: Islamic Financial Products and Sukuk | 3-Credit |
Total | 9-Credit |
Trimester: 2 (about 12 weeks) | |
PGDIB 201: Islamic Bank Fund Management | 3-Credit |
PGDIB 202: Risk Management in Islamic Banking | 3-Credit |
PGDIB 203: Islamic FinTech | 3-Credit |
Total | 9-Credit |
Total Credit | 18-Credit |
- First time any university is offering this Diploma in Bangladesh.
- Graduates from any discipline can pursue this program.
- Opportunity for graduates of Islamic religious institutions to develop as Shariah Auditor/Advisor4
- Curricula are developed by experienced faculty members and professionals.
- Courses are taught by academician and professionals in Islamic Banking.
- Convenient program duration 24 weeks.
- Friday classes only.
- On-campus classes.
- Flexible payment mode.