Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Topics covered include: Shariah and rationale for Islamic banking; history of Islamic banking; deposit, financing and other banking facilities; Islamic financial markets; Islamic finance in selected countries; and contemporary issues.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• describe the need, structure and operations of Islamic banking and finance
• explain the concept of shariah, its sources and applicability to Islamic banking and finance
• identify the types of Islamic banking facilities
• apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with Islamic banking and finance.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%+ Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact hours

3 hours per week