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CIC 2002 FUNDAMENTALS OF SYARIAH FOR ISLAMIC FINANCE 3 Credits
Synopsis :
This course is an introductory course exposes students to the basic knowledge of Shariah related to Islamic
finance. This includes an introduction to Islam and how it shapes the economics system and Islamic finance.
The students are also exposed to the basics of Islamic law (Shariah), which includes the sources, the
methodology offormation, syariat objective with legal purposes and principles relevant to Islamic transactions
(Muamalat). This course provides comprehensive coverage of Islamic commercial contracts adopted by
current Islamic financial institutions and markets in structuring and operating their Islamic financial
instruments.
Course Pre-requisite(s) : None
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

CIC 2003 ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SYSTEM 3 Credits
Synopsis :
Throughout the course the students will be exposed to the concepts ad principles of Shariah and their
implication to business and financial transaction. The focus shall be made on the forms of contracts used in
developing the instruments and products in the banking and non-banking sector and the financial markets as
well as the governing laws that regulate their implementation. It will enable the students to gain insights into
the Islamic finance industry in Malaysia and other countries especially in their legal frameworks, financial
structures and instruments.
Course Pre-requisite(s) : None
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

CIC 2004 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 3 Credits

Synopsis :
In this course, students are exposed to various topics related to portfolio investment. This includes portfolio
management techniques, security valuation and asset pricing models such as CAPM and APT.

Course Pre-requisite(s) : None
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

CIC 2005 ECONOMETRICS 3 Credits

Synopsis :
Throughout this course students will be exposed to the application of statistical and mathematical methods in
the field of economics and business to describe the numerical relationships between key economic and
financial variables. In addition this course provide the students with a good understanding of econometric
models for discrete and limited dependent variables, and models for panel and time series data. These models
are widely used in the empirical literature, and a good understanding of these models is crucial.
Course Pre-requisite(s) : None
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

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