Introduction
In order to fulfill the banking and finance needs from the Islamic aspects, Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education (DPCCE) has worked collaboratively with the nation’s key industry players in developing the curriculum for this programme. The collaboration aims to equip students with up-to-date knowledge and relevant skills to meet the global challenges and the requirements of the Islamic banking industries.
This is true especially in the financial and banking world that there is a rapid demand for Islamic practice in banking industry. In fact, almost all the conventional banking and financial sectors offered the Islamic practice as part of their systems. One of the most important factors gearing towards the growth of productivity is qualified manpower in this area in order for the industry to develop and remain competitive in the world market.
Synopsis
This programme is designed to introduce students to the Islamic banking and financial system and how the present institution can be progressively transformed. This programme provides knowledge and skills in Fiqh Muamalat, , Takaful and Risk Management, Islamic Investment, Islamic Banking Operation, Financial Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions, Marketing for Financial Services, Islamic Trade Finance, Credit Management, Islamic Finance and Banking System, Islamic Banking and Finance Project and Ethics and Governance of Islamic Financial Institutions.
This programme also exposes the student with the operational aspects of Islamic banking institutions and how it can fulfill the financing requirements of the customers. The concept and application of products such as Murabahah, Musyarakah, Mudharabah, Salam, Istis’na, Sukuk as well as Takaful and the marketing of the new products and services are adequately covered.
In addition to the programme, the students are also been taught Economic from the Islamic Perspective, Business Mathematics, Business Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Entrepreneurship, Principles of Economics and Fundamental of Accounting to enhance their competencies in soft skills. As the programme emphasizes self-initiated learning and hands-on competencies, graduates of this programme will be ready to take the challenges and competitions in the Islamic banking world.
Job Prospect
The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from this programme will enable them to participate in the job market such as:
· Islamic Banking officer (local and international level)
· Stock Broker / Remiser
· Zakat Centre Administrator
· Underwriter
· Insurance Claim Adjustor
· Financial Consultant
· Assistant Administrative Executive
· Unit Trust Executive
· Marketing Executive
· Assistant Account Executive
· Entrepreneur


