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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).
Islamic Finance has reached a turning point. Its recent strong development affects the nature of its competitive advantages: The management of Islamic Banks and Financial Services has to move from technical operational (management to strategic financial management.
The XIFM stresses on the technical as well on the managerial aspect of Islamic Finance. The students will learn all the Islamic Finance techniques and will acquire the tools enabling them to optimize their use in the contemporary context of modern finance.
The mission of the Executive Master in Islamic Financial Management (XIFM) is to educate managers for Islamic and conventional banks who are able to assess risk, evaluate performance and take decisions in the field of Islamic finance.
What Is Unique about XIFM?
The XIFM is the first degree in Islamic financial management worldwide.
The XIFM focuses on financial management and answers real needs which are apparent in the industry.
The XIFM is the outcome of 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.
- A good score on the XIFM admission test.
- Successful interview with the members of the admission jury.
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