Master of Business Administration in Islamic Banking
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration in Islamic Banking at Lincoln University College is designed to develop knowledge and professional skills for Islamic banking and finance, including its theoretical foundations, products, performance, Islamic financial instruments, and risk management issues.
The programme has a minimum duration of 18 months and a maximum duration of 36 months, and it is structured around taught modules plus project work across Islamic banking and related business and finance subjects.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Islamic Economics, Business And Finance
- Islamic Accounting
- Business Ethics
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Islamic Financial Systems
- Islamic Financing and Banking
- Sukuk and Mutual Funds
- Fiqh Muammalat
- Islamic Insurance
- Risk management issues in Islamic banking and finance
- Research Methodology
- Project Report on Islamic Banking I
- Project Report on Islamic Banking II
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Islamic Economics, Business And Finance | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||||
| Human Resource Management | ||||
| Business Ethics | ||||
| Strategic Management | ||||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | Operations Management | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||||
| Sukuk and Mutual Funds | ||||
| Islamic Accounting | ||||
| Islamic Financial Systems | ||||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules | Fiqh Muamlaat | ||
| Project Report on Islamic Banking I | ||||
| Islamic Financing and Banking | ||||
| Islamic Insurance | ||||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory modules | Research Methodology | ||
| Project Report on Islamic Banking II | ||||
| Total | All compulsory modules including Project Report components | |||
Career outcomes
- You build practical expertise in Islamic banking and finance, helping you move into roles connected to Islamic financial operations and performance analysis.
- The programme develops business and management competencies alongside Islamic financial products, preparing you for leadership roles in banks and other financial institutions.
- With modules covering Islamic economics, Islamic accounting, and Islamic financial systems, you gain job-ready knowledge relevant to compliance, analysis, and decision-making in Islamic finance.
- Your applied project reporting supports a more career-focused learning experience for employers seeking candidates with research-backed banking and finance skills.
- You strengthen your capability to work across financial institutions, investment companies, and consultancy environments that need professionals who understand Islamic instruments.
- The curriculum is designed to support international applicants who want to align their career progression with the growing demand for Islamic banking services.
Employability rate
Graduates of Islamic finance and banking focused master’s programmes in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady but competitive hiring across banks and financial institutions.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook when you target roles related to Islamic banking operations, financial analysis, and risk-focused functions.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) equivalent for international applicants | International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) with a minimum CPA 2.50 or equivalent as accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) Senate. Alternatively, applicants with a Level 6 MQF bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA 2.50 may be accepted with a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the relevant field. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, an IELTS score of 6.0 or its equivalent is stated for this programme.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your application documents
Review the programme entry requirements for international applicants (including your bachelor’s qualification level and required CPA/CGPA or work experience). Gather your academic transcripts and supporting documents that show your qualification and grading. Ensure your documents are ready for upload when the online application is opened.
Submit your online application
Submit your application through Lincoln University College’s official online application route. Complete all required fields accurately and upload the requested documents in the required format. After submission, monitor your email and applicant account for any follow-up actions from the admissions team.
Meet the English proficiency requirement
Provide your English language proof for the programme entry requirement. The programme states IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent as an example of the expected standard. If you do not meet the requirement, the programme brochure states that HEPS may offer English proficiency courses to ensure your proficiency is sufficient for the programme.