Overview
The PhD in Islamic Finance and Economy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University is centered on the national priorities as set out in the Qatar National Vision 2030, on the local aspirations as enshrined in the objectives of the Shari’a, and on global targets such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
A key motivation for the PhD program is to develop unique and innovative approaches for the continuous transformation of economies to be more responsible, inclusive, and resilient. The policy relevance for Islamic finance continues to increase, alongside the need to understand and integrate concepts such as responsible finance, green finance, and circular economies.
Program Focus:
- The program focuses on Qatar’s economy and businesses with expected spillover benefits in the region and globally. In this sense, the program’s curriculum philosophy and content are unique as they refer to local values, national targets, and international goals. It also seeks to develop synergy between the three through transformation, social entrepreneurship, and shared prosperity and well-being.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Econometrics
- Applied topics in Usul Al Fiqh and Maqasid Al Shari’a
- Circular Economy and Comprehensive Development An Islamic Perspective
- Entrepreneurship, Ethics, and Sustainability
- Islamic Financial Structuring: Strategies and Contracts
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- International deadline: 1 February
- National deadline: 15 March
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
Economics Finance Islamic StudiesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the PhD in Islamic Finance and Economy should have an MA, MBA, MS, LLM, or an equivalent degree from a recognized university in any of the following areas: Islamic Finance, Islamic Economics, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Shari’a, or Law.
- Applicants with prior research and work experience in financial services and related fields are preferred.
- Applicants are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English.
- Applicants are required to submit a GRE or GMAT score at the time of application.
Tuition Fee
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International
40500 QAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 162000 QAR for the full programme during 48 months. -
National
40500 QAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 162000 QAR for the full programme during 48 months.
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Scholarships Information
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