Master Program: Islamic Banking  - EMIB
36 Total Credit Hours   (30 Hours Course Work-6 Hours Thesis)
Passing Grade: 80 (B-) Minimum

In this program, students are required to study nine courses that total 30 credit hours.

Once they successfully finish them, they have to take 2 highly intense comprehensive exams testing their knowledge and comprehension of all material in this program. If they pass these comprehensive exams, they can start working on their thesis which total 6 credit hours.


This program is designed to provide impeccable  knowledge and precise skill sets in finance, marketing, leadership, human resource management and strategic analysis with reference to Islamic guidelines.
Islamic Banking is in demand globally and this powerful Degree will highly qualify our graduates for top financial & investment leadership positions

To be considered for entry into our Masters Program, please send the Department the following requirements:

-submit a copy of your High School transcript or have your High School send it to us directly (American Open University 4212 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 ATTN Graduate Dept)

-submit official Transcript (have your present University directly send AOU your official transcript)

-send copy of both your High School Diploma & most recent Diploma

-send copy of photo ID

-Submit a 1-2 page essay on your views of the banking industry or you may submit a video to the Department lasting 5 -7 minutes on this subject

-submit 3 recommendation letters  (2 Academic &  1 Professional or 1 Community leader)

-Pay application fee $75.00 (non-refundable)

-pay admissions fee $208.00 (nonrefundable)

-If transferring credits from another University pay equalization fee $187.00 (nonrefundable)

-(Please note that if you do not hold a Bachelors Degree in Islamic Banking then you must pay and take the admissions exam to see if you qualify for direct entry into the Masters Program)