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Associate Degree in Islamic Banking and Finance

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BS Islamic Banking & Finance

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MS Islamic Banking & Finance

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PhD Islamic Economics and Finance

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About the School

Our journey began with a vision to create a vibrant academic community that fosters intellectual growth and nurtures a deep understanding of Banking Industry in the light of Islamic teachings. From the outset, our highly qualified and motivated faculty members have played a pivotal role in shaping the school’s identity and cultivating a dynamic learning environment.
 
Over the years, we have expanded our academic programs to offer a range of degrees catering to our student’s diverse interests and aspirations. We take pride in our Bachelor of Science (BS) program, which provides a solid foundation in Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance. Whereas, our Master of Science MS/M. Phil and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs offer advanced studies and specialized research opportunities to further modernize this field.

As part of the Faculty of Management Sciences, our school is dedicated to offering advanced education in the field of Islamic Economics Banking & Finance, and aims to produce knowledgeable, competent, creative and leading academicians and practitioners of Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance.
 
Islamic Banking and Finance is rapidly growing through-out the world; it is an impactful journey to transformation the economy of world.

Head`s Message

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ashraf

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Ashraf

Message

I extend a warm welcome to the School of Islamic Economics, Banking, and Finance at Minhaj University Lahore. As the Head of the School, it is my great pleasure to invite you to explore the myriad opportunities that await you in our dynamic academic community. At this school, we are committed to deliver a transformative educational experience that combines rigorous scholarship with global impact. Our distinguished faculty, comprising of renowned scholars and experts in the field will guide you on an intellectual journey that not only broadens your knowledge but also fosters personal growth. Furthermore, through our extensive network of industry connections, internships, and experiential learning opportunities, you will acquire practical skills and real-world exposure that set you apart in the global financial market. Here, you will delve into the fascinating realm of Islamic Finance—a platform for discovery, enhancement, and dissemination of knowledge. As we aim to establish ourselves as a world-class education center that, through cutting-edge education and research, upholds Minhaj University Lahore's legacy of thought leadership in the Islamic Finance industry; we offer comprehensive programs ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels to provide a solid foundation in the social sciences, equipping you to become leaders and change agents in your chosen field. I eagerly await the opportunity to lead you to the future of knowledge in the field of Islamic Economics and Finance, where you will make a lasting positive impact on the global financial market.

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Objectives

  • To educate and produce competent graduates and scholars knowledgeable in Shari'ah and related modern disciplines.
  • To provide thorough groundings in theoretical and applied research on Islamic Economics, Business, Islamic Banking, and Finance.
  • To create industry exposure and develop creative skills in devising new and comprehensive Islamic financial instruments and products for the public and the industry.

Salient Features

  • Faculty of leading researchers and HEC-approved supervisors with professional commitments.
  • Career-focused curriculum tracks with Islamic finance strategy and advisory, operations, risk management, legal & regulatory issues, Takaful, and halal compliance administration management.
  • Aligned with professional standards, accredited by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), and Higher Education Department (HED), Government of Punjab.
  • MUL has signed MoUs with industry champions to provide internship/job opportunities for BS/MS graduates.
  • AAOIFI-affiliated University.
  • Nine weeks of mandatory summer internship for undergraduates  
  • Contemporary pedagogy includes; case studies, classroom activities, video tutorials, group discussions, and instructional assignments.

Collaborations

  • Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance, UK
  • Accounting and Auditing Organization of Islamic financial Institutions (AAOIFI), Bahrain

Publications

Title Volume.# Issue.# Pages Year
Improvements in Information Technology: Islamic and Conventional banking sector of Pakistan, COMSATS Journal of Islamic Finance (CJIF, ISSN No: 2519-707X.
Year of Publication: 2018
E-banking system in Pakistan and its Impact on Customers Satisfaction: A Case Study of full-fledged Islamic Banks, COMSATS Journal of Islamic Finance (CJIF, ISSN No: 2519-707X
Year of Publication: 2018
The Role of Education in Pakistan: Millennium Development Goal
Year of Publication: 2019
English Grammar 9th 10th AJK Textbook Board Muzaffarabad
Year of Publication: 2018
Selection Criteria of Public for Account Opening: A Case Study of Islamic Banks in Pakistan, Al-Iqtishad: Journal Ilmu Ekonomi Syariah (Journal of Islamic Economics),P-ISSN: 2087-135X; E-ISSN: 2407-8654
Year of Publication: 2018
Potential of Livestock TAKAFUL in Pakistan: An Empirical Investigation, Sukkur IBA Journal of Economics and Finance - SIJEF | P-ISSN: 2518-8747
Year of Publication: 2017
Laws of Collateral in Today's World in Islamic Perspective, Shirkah Journal of Economics and Business ISSN No: 2503-4235
Year of Publication: 2018
Scientific Text Sentiment Analysis using Machine Learning Techniques
Year of Publication: 1970
Role of Customer’s Orientation and Professional Skill of a Service Provider in the Telecom Sector of Pakistan
Year of Publication: 2019
Does corporate social responsibility yield financial returns?
Journal Name: Social Responsibility Journal
 Volume # 18 Issue # 7 Page # 1285–1310 Year of Publication: 2022
Open innovation solution: new model in the hospitality industry
Journal Name: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology
 Volume # 13 Issue # 4 Page # 742–762 Year of Publication: 2022
Diminishing Musharaka Product of Islamic Banks: A Sharia’a Compliant Substitute of Term Finance
Journal Name: GISRAS Journal of Management & Islamic Finance
 Year of Publication: 2021
Corporate social responsibility disclosure and Islamic banks: a case study of Pakistan
Journal Name: Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research
 Year of Publication: 2021
Corporate governance and risk-taking of Islamic banks: evidence from OIC countries
Journal Name: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
 Year of Publication: 2021
Factors influencing the intention to give zakat on employment income: evidence from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Journal Name: Islamic economic studies
 Year of Publication: 2021
A comparative analysis of the performance of Islamic and conventional banks: does corporate governance matter?
Journal Name: International Journal of Business Excellence
 Volume # 24 Issue # 1 Year of Publication: 2021
Intellectual capital efficiency and bank performance: Evidence from islamic banks
Journal Name: Borsa Istanbul
Year of Publication: 2021
Exploring the nexus of intellectual capital efficiency to achieve financial performance in Islamic banks of Islamic countries
Year of Publication: 2024
Does Corporate Governance Matter for the Asset Quality of Islamic Banks?.
Year of Publication: 2024
Challenges to Economic Stability amid Global Epidemic of Covid-19: Apposite Policy Recommendations for Economic Revival
Year of Publication: 2024
Corporate governance and banking performance: the mediating role of Intellectual capital among OIC countries.
Year of Publication: 2024
The Risk Analysis of Sukuk: An Empirical Evidence from Pakistan
Year of Publication: 2024
Dexterity of Training and Development on Employees’ Engagement: Moderating Effect of Organizational Justice
Journal Name: International Journal of Management
 Volume # 11 Issue # 9 Year of Publication: 2020
Islamic Banking in Pakistan: Emergence, Growth, and Prospects
Journal Name: Book Chapter in: Growth and Emerging Prospects of International Islamic Banking
 Year of Publication: 2024
Measuring corporate social responsibility in Islamic banking: what matters
Journal Name: International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management
 Year of Publication: 2024
Theory of human forces in management
Year of Publication: 2024
CSR narrative under Islamic banking paradigm
Journal Name: Social Responsibility Journal
Year of Publication: 2024
Corporate social responsibility and Islamic banks: a systematic literature review
Journal Name: Management Review Quarterly
Year of Publication: 2024
Book Chapter Published “Impact of Islamic Micro Finance on Poverty: A Case Study of Pakistan”
Year of Publication: 2024
Contemporary Issues in Current Account Operations in Pakistani IBs - Sharia Compliant Solution, Global Review of Islamic Economics and Business ISSN No: 2338-2619
Year of Publication: 2024
Thesis Published “Potential of Livestock Takaful In Pakistan; An Empirical study By: Mubeen Butt (ISBN 978978 -3-330 -08720 -0 ) Lap Lambert Publisher Germany
Year of Publication: 2024
Learner's Essential Mini Dictionary
Year of Publication: 2024
Gohar Essential Mini Dictionary
Year of Publication: 2024
Probing Real Economic Growth through Institutional Quality and Fiscal Policy in Pakistan
Journal Name: Elementary Education Online
 Volume # 19 Issue # 3
Technical, Pure Technical and Scale Efficiency: A Non-Parametric Approach of Pakistans Insurance and Takaful Industry
Productivity Change in The Efficiency of The Insurance and Takaful Industry of Pakistan
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