Programme Background

Diploma in Muamalat Management Programme covers four main areas in business management, namely management, marketing, finance and accounting from the Islamic perspective. Students in this field will gain insights, skills and expertise in muamalat management and administration. The curriculum available in this programme is in accordance with the standards set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Students will be exposed to theory and practical learning outside the classroom environment to produce high-quality business management graduates who are holistic based on Islamic values. Students will also be exposed to many teaching methods such as case study analysis, industry and/or department visits and practical training.

Entry Requirements

1. Acquire SPM or equivalent with minimum credits in 3 subjects and a pass in Mathematics; or
2. Passed STPM or equivalent with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in any subjects; or
3. Passed STAM with minimum Grade Maqbul; or
4. *Passed SKM Level 3 (Level 3 MQF) in related field and acquire SPM with minimum 1 Credit or
5. Passed a recognized Certificate (Level 3 MQF) or equivalent in Muamalat and Islamic Finance or in related field with minimum CGPA 2.00.
6. Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

Note:

1. The requirement to pass Mathematics at the SPM level for candidates (i) can be exempted if the candidate has other qualifications that contain Mathematics subject and their achievement is equivalent/ higher.
2. The needs of Arabic Proficiency subject also apply to candidates for Islamic Economics, Islamic Finance, and Muamalat Management except for the student that pass Arabic Proficiency at the SPM level/equivalent.
3. The student needs to pass the Arabic proficiency subject as a prerequisite before being allowed to take the related core courses. However, this stipulation does not prevent students from pursuing other subjects whether core or non-core that do not require the Arabic proficiency subject.
4. Credit value for the Arabic proficiency subjects is an additional credit of the program and can be taken into account for the purpose of graduating credit with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Career Prospects

Graduates have the opportunity to contribute their expertise in muamalat management and administration in the global, multinational and local organisations, as well as non-profit organisations. Graduates can venture into areas related to Muamalat management and administration as assistant officers in Islamic religious institutions such as Islamic Religious Councils, Islamic Religious Departments, Tabung Haji and YaPEIM. They can also serve as muamalat consultants in the areas related to will, investment, estate planning, zakat and waqf. In addition, graduates have the opportunity to serve as assistant officers in financial institutions involving Islamic banking and takaful.

Contact
Muhamad Faisal Bin Bahari
faisal@usas.edu.my
05-7732386