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CIC2002 FUNDAMENTAL OF SYARIAH FOR ISLAMIC FINANCE 3 Credits

Synopsis:
This course is an introductory course that exposes the students to the basic knowledge of Shariah (Islamic law) related to
Islamic finance. This includes an introduction to Islam and how it shapes the Islamic economics and financial systems. The
students are also exposed to the basics of Shariah which includes the sources, the methodology of formation, the main
objectives of legislation and foremost the Shariah 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%

CIC2004 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 3 Credits
Synopsis:

In this course, students are exposed to various topics related to investment management. This includes financial assets,
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%

CIC2005 ECONOMETRICS 3 Credits
Synopsis:

Throughout this course students will be exposed to the field of econometrics and its applications. Cross sectional data will
be the emphasis of this course. This is important for students in order to understand basic empirical literature that used
econometrics as the methodology.

Course Pre-requisite(s) : None

Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment: 50%, Final Examination: 50%

CIC2006 GLOBAL FINANCE 3 Credits
Synopsis:

Throughout this course students will be exposed to system and international financial markets. The focus is on foreign
exchange market, the determination of exchange rates as well the principles in managing foreign exchange exposures.
Financial issues faced by multinational companies will also be discussed such as methods of financing and management of
international portfolio.
Course Pre-requisite(s) : None

Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment: 50%, Final Examination: 50%