Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below (240 credits) 

• Successful completion of all courses listed in schedule A, including 45 credits of English courses.

• 15 credits of National Requirements courses 

The Diploma in Business (Islamic Finance) is designed to equip the student with detailed knowledge of various business-related aspects with more focus on Islamic Finance knowledge and technical skills, and to prepare students to become competent in Islamic Finance in the future. The diploma programme is delivered in student-centered learning environment, in which students will be given group projects, problem-solving activities, case studies, and independent work-integrated learning which will include financial reporting, planning, decision-making, analysis, and controls. This program will focus on traditional business and specifically Islamic Finance coursework, such as gaining knowledge and skills related to various business aspects such as Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing, and English, but also provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of practical Islamic Finance concepts and knowledge, and financial data analysis for decision making and performance analysis. 

General entry requirements such as secondary school achievements, English and Mathematics are described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/010. Specific entry requirements for this qualification, beyond those described in the Student Admission Policy are as follows:

• Academic

  • Applicants must demonstrate competence in English and in Mathematics. These requirements may be met by:

    • The successful completion of:

                               AP4203 English 2

                               AP4101 Mathematics 2 or similar

• or passing English and Mathematics Selection Tests at the required level.

• Applicants who do not meet all of the entry criteria above may be considered for special or provisional entry

Where there are more applicants who meet the programme entry criteria than can be accepted, the following shall be used:

• Selection Criteria:

Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed the Foundation programme at Bahrain Polytechnic and have clearly demonstrated an aptitude for Business and a commitment to their study.

Results from programme entry tests will be used to select students with the highest likelihood of successfully completing the degree programme.

• Selection Process:

Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Consideration of work experience and prior educational achievement may be used.

N/A

None specific to this qualification

Attendance requirements are described in the policy Student Attendance A/AB/006.

The qualification encompasses the initial two years full-time academic study in Business (Islamic Finance) discipline at NQF levels 6 and 7 with specialized courses in Islamic Finance. The intention is to build up core knowledge in a range of areas including marketing, accounting, finance, quantitative techniques, economics and management, to develop general academic capacity, introduce sociological and ethical issues in business.

The qualification also includes three English language courses and three national requirements courses. 

The overall aim of the Diploma in Business (Islamic Finance) is to provide the students with detailed knowledge and advanced skills in the field of Islamic Finance.  

Pathways Diagram

Postgraduate Study	Employment
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Bachelor of Business (Years 3 and 4)			
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DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS Islamic Finance
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Secondary school graduates		Foundation Programme		Workforce

Employment Opportunities: This programme prepares students for the following careers and/or employment opportunities (but not limited to):

• Bank Teller 

• Customer relationship representatives

• Business ownership

• Business assistant 

Empolyability Skills Generic Definition:

Communication	Communicate in ways that contribute to productive and harmonious relationships across employees and customers.
Team work	Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others.
Problem solving	Think critically and respond appropriately to changing needs within a growing and diversifying economy.
Initiative and enterprise	Apply resourcefulness, innovation and strategic thinking to a range of workplace situations.
Planning and organisation	Plan and manage their working lives.
Self management	Demonstrate self discipline and adaptability, and be able to plan and achieve personal and professional goals.
Learning	Understand the need for and engage with continuous learning throughout the lifespan.
Technology	Utilize information technology effectively and ethically in their personal and professional lives.