This course is designed to give students an overview of Islamic Finance. We define the basic precepts underlying Islamic finance. We compare Islamic Finance to conventional Finance, both in theory and in practice. We also introduce students to the tools used in Islamic Finance and look at the growth and spread of Islamic Finance around the world. Finally we look briefly at the regulation and governance of actors and institutions in the field.Weekly
This course is designed to give students an overview of Islamic Finance. We define the basic precepts underlying Islamic finance. We compare Islamic Finance to conventional Finance, both in theory and in practice. We also introduce students to the tools used in Islamic Finance and look at the growth and spread of Islamic Finance around the world. Finally we look briefly at the regulation and governance of actors and institutions in the field.Weekly
