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Islamic Finance and Banking (edX)

Offered by The Islamic Research and Training Institute - IRTI, IRTIx,
Islamic Finance and Banking (edX)

Learn about the foundation and key features of the Islamic financial and banking system. This economics and finance course will give you an overview of the Islamic financial system. You will learn the core principles and basic models of Islamic finance and establish a framework for understanding this financial system.

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If you are interested in the key features and foundational concepts of the Islamic financial system and institutions, or what distinguishes the Islamic financial system and its institutions from the conventional financial system, this course is for you.
No previous knowledge about Islamic finance is needed, but basic business knowledge is advantageous.

What you'll learn:

  • The core principles of the Islamic financial system.
  • The various norms and prohibitions that govern activities and contracts in the Islamic financial system.
  • The differences between the Islamic financial system, and its institutions, and the conventional system.
  • Some of the basic modes of Islamic finance.
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