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CIC 3011 TIME SERIES ANALYSIS 4 Credits
Synopsis :
This course exposes students to the study of time series data. It focuses on the use of statistical models (such
as classical decomposition, exponential smoothing, least squares, ARIMA) for forecasting. Students learn to
assess and select an appropriate model from among different possible models for a given set of data. The use
of statistical software to analyse data ensures that the students learn the nuances of modelling correlated
error structures.

Course Pre-requisite(s) : Pass CIC2005 Econometrics
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

CIC 3012 FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS 4 Credits
Synopsis :
Throughout this course students will be exposed to the application of statistical and mathematical methods in
the field of economics, finance and business to describe the numerical relationships between key economic
and financial variables. In addition, students will obtained the integrated knowledge of both theoretical and
empirical time series issues. Moreover, they should be able to apply these techniques to do research.

Course Pre-requisite(s) : Pass CIC2005 Econometrics
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

CIC 3013 ISLAMIC BANKING 3 Credits
Synopsis :
The course equips the student with a comprehensive understanding of the development and operation of the
Islamic banking system. Students will be exposed to the operations of Islamic banking in Malaysia and other
countries. The focus shall be made on the forms of Islamic commercial contracts used in developing the
instruments and products in the Islamic banking industry, the laws and regulations governing their operations
and current issues surrounding them.

Course Pre-requisite(s) : Pass CIC 2002 Fundamentals of Shariah for Islamic Finance
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

CIC 3014 ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKET AND INSTRUMENTS 3 Credits
Synopsis :
The course equips the students with a comprehensive understanding of the development and operation of the
Islamic capital market. The students will be exposed to Shariah principles that distinguish the Islamic capital
market as well as the regulations and governance frameworks that make possible its recognition as an
established financial market. The emphasis shall be made on the understading and analysis of the
securitization of various types of sukuk, the determination of Shariah counters and the introduction of other
Islamic capital market products like I-REITs, I-ETFs and Islamic derivatives.
Course Pre-requisite(s) : Pass CIC 2002 Fundamentals of Shariah for Islamic Finance
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

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