University of Southern Punjab

BS Islamic Banking and Finance

Program Objectives

  1. To learn Basic concepts, theories and practices of economics, banking and finance.
  2. To know the mechanisms and functioning of various large economies of the world and their interaction with each other.
  3. To know various problems and issues in financial economies.
  4. To understand the way in which banks, financial institutions and markets around the world operate.
  5. Islamic principles of economics and their application in banking and finance

Program Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Islamic Banking and Finance has been designed to provide students with thorough knowledge and skills in the financial sector, with a particular focus on the influence and impact of Islamic frameworks on economics, banking and finance generally.

Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility requirement for admission to the BS business and management programs is a Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), A-levels, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the IBCC, involving 12 years of schooling with a minimum of 50 % marks.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Demonstrate professional competence in the financial sector with specialized expertise in Islamic banking, finance, and economic systems.

Apply ethical and Shariah-compliant principles in making financial and investment decisions within diverse organizational and cultural contexts.

Contribute to the development and innovation of Islamic financial products and services by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Engage in lifelong learning and research to stay updated with the evolving landscape of global Islamic finance and conventional financial systems.

Exhibit leadership, communication, and analytical skills to manage Islamic financial institutions and participate effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Programs Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of Islamic economics, banking principles, and financial systems based on Shariah law.

Apply Islamic financial principles in solving practical problems related to banking, investments, risk management, and insurance (Takaful).

Analyze financial data and Islamic finance instruments using appropriate quantitative and qualitative tools for informed decision-making.

Adhere to Islamic ethical standards and legal guidelines in personal and professional financial practices.

Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders using oral, written, and digital formats in both local and global financial contexts.

Demonstrate leadership capabilities and work effectively in teams to achieve goals in Islamic financial institutions.

Recognize the need for, and engage in,continuous professional development in Islamic finance and related fields.

Differentiate between Islamic and conventional financial systems and evaluate their impact on economic development and society.

Scheme of Study BS Islamic Banking and Finance

Total Credit Hours = 130

Courses
Islamic Studies and Ethics
Functional English
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan
Fundamentals of Accounting
Digital Literacy and Emerging Tech Trends
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
Pakistan Studies
Arts and Humanities
Application of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)
Quantitative Reasoning – I
Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Development Economics
Fehm-e-Quran (for Muslim Students)
Expository Writing
Quantitative Reasoning – II
Introduction to Sociology
Principles of Marketing
Islamic Finance
Public Policy and Governance
Civics and Community Engagement
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Sciences
Financial Management
Islamic Economics
Islamic Banking Theory and Practice
Business Law
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
Islamic Asset and Fund Management
Risk Management for Islamic Banks
Takaful / Islamic Insurance
AI in Business
Organization Behavior
Shariah Auditing
Islamic SME Financing
Elective I
Elective II
Business Research Methods
AAOIFI Shariah Standards
Elective III
Elective IV
Internship
Project
Elective V
Elective VI
Elective Courses
Islamic Wealth Management
Islamic Capital Markets
Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions
Emerging Issues in Islamic Economics
Principles of Islamic Trade
Islamic Product Development
Islamic Financial Reportimg
Islamic Entrepreneurship
Pool Management in Islamic Banking
Shariah Foundations of Business and Finance
Islamic Banking Deposit Products & Treasury Op.
Islamic Business Ethics
Islamic Banking Financing Products
Islamic Law of Sales & Contract
Islamic Financial Institutions & Markets