Overview

Another aim of the Islamic Economics and Finance programme at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University is to contribute to the professional experience of professionals who are still working in participation banks and interest-free banking.

In this context, the programme includes courses on Islamic economics, basic fiqh knowledge on economic and financial issues, interest-free banking, comparative characteristics of traditional and participation banks, and scientific research methods.

Learning Outcomes

To have a sufficient knowledge about the fundamental concepts and methodology of Islamic law.

Having knowledge about Islamic moralilty and ethics

To have sufficient knowledge about Islamic commercial law

To have sufficient knowledge about conventional economics and finance theory

To provide the students with the fundamental knowledge and skills related to Islamic finance

To endow the students with the background regarding the theory of Islamic economics, economies of Muslim-majority countries and their relations with each other, history of Islamic economic thought and Islamic economic history within a comparative perspective

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Islamic Economy

Advanced Islamic Commercial Law

Departmental Elective Course

Advanced Islamic Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Economics Finance Islamic Studies View 5 other PhDs in Finance in Turkey

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be a graduate of Masters' program with thesis

Turkish citizens should submit ALES score, which should be above 55 in any grading criteria

Candidates should pass the entrance exam

Candidates should submit proficiency for English language, as for YDS veya YÖKDİL they should have test score minimum 70 points or other English proficiency exams which are accepted by ÖSYM (i.e. TOEFL-IBT 84).

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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