AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA OFFERS 3MONTHS CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria has is set to offer a 3months certificate course in Islamic Banking and Finance. Prior to the provision for the establishment of such institution by the Nigerian House of Assembly, it has begun a 3months certificate training program in the course.
The objectives of the course are:

1. To provide students with the fundamental knowledge of Islamic banking and finance.
2. To train students in the instruments and techniques used in the Islamic banking and finance.
3. To provide an intellectually stimulating environment in which students can develop their knowledge, understanding and analysis of Islamic banking and financial system.
4. To train executives desiring specializing in Islamic banking and finance in order to assist expansion in the banking and finance industry.
5. To provide opportunity for students in related disciplines to pursue a Certificate in Islamic Banking and Finance in order to prepare them to enter into the job market in Islamic banking and finance.

 The Structure and Duration of the course is:

The Program is to be run on weekends [Fridays and Saturdays], to suit the working hours of professionals. It is structured for three months duration, of 12 weeks, one semester. A student should complete 8 courses of 12 credit hours each, for a total equivalent of 96 credit hours for graduation.

Course Content/Syllabus is highlighted below:

1. Issues in Islamic Economics and Finance
2. Islamic Banking operations
3. Introduction to Islamic Commercial  Law and Contract
4. Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Regulation in Islamic Banking
5. Principles of  Islamic Capital Market, Bond [Sukuk] and Insurance [Takaful]
6. Principles of Microfinance
7. Marketing of Islamic Banking Products
8. Case Study 

 Pre-requites

The program is intended for candidates who can demonstrate prior knowledge of business, commerce, banking and finance either with (a) banking or finance operations/management experience of up to two years or (b) a business, commerce, banking, finance or any social science National Diploma or equivalent certificate from a recognized university or Polytechnic. A variety of professional qualifications are recognized as meeting this standard.