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"There is a clear, identifiable and sometimes quantifiable shortage of skilled managers... in the Shariah-compliant financial universe" (Moody's, 2008).
To be able to benefit from banking opportunities in GCC countries, "global financial institutions must plan carefully in order to overcome talent constraints" (McKinsey, 2007).
"Sharia compliance alone is no longer a differentiating factor... the adoption of strategic management practices holds the key to success" (The Bankers, 2007).
The field of Islamic finance has reached a turning point. Its recent strong development alters the nature of its competitive advantages, which means that the management of Islamic banks and financial services must move from technical and operational to strategic financial management.
The mission of the Executive Master in Islamic Financial Management (XIFM) is to educate managers of Islamic and conventional banks and thus enable them to assess risk, evaluate performance, and make effective decisions in the field of Islamic financial products.
What Is Unique about XIFM?
XIFM is the first degree in Islamic financial management worldwide.
XIFM focuses on financial management and answers real needs apparent in the industry.
An International Advisory Board, consisting of prominent personalities from fields of regulation, banking sector and academia, has developed XIFM with great care to address real-world issues and challenges.
XIFM results from an innovative collaboration between the Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (ESA), a Middle East business school renowned for the training it offers in the principles of Islamic finance (The Bankers, 2007), and the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), a business school ranked among the top 20 by the Wall Street International Ranking and internationally famous for the quality of its financial management programs.
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- BA degree with concentration in Finance, Management or Business Administration.
- At least 2 years of significant professional experience.
- Good GMAT scores.
- Successful interview with the members of the admission jury.
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