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 Diploma in Shariah Finance

Finance. Ethics. Purpose.

A UNIMEL-recognised Diploma in Shariah Finance covering Fiqh Muamalat, Islamic banking, takaful, and financial planning for students and working adults building careers with purpose.

3 Years

Full-Time

5 Years

Part-Time
 

Weeknight + Sunday

Schedule

What you will learn

A six semester pathway connecting classical Islamic jurisprudence directly to practical, modern financial practice.

1

Fiqh Muamalat & Islamic Law

Understand the ethical principles of trade and finance through Usul al Fiqh, commercial jurisprudence, legal Quranic verses, and Maqasid al Shariah.

2

Islamic Finance & Banking

Gain practical insight into Islamic banking operations, capital markets, wealth planning, and the workings of the global Islamic financial system.

3

Financial Planning & Risk

Learn core industry applications across Takaful risk management, ethical investments, Zakat calculations, tax strategies, and managerial accounting.

4

Business & Language Foundations

Build essential career tools with Arabic for Muamalat, professional English communication, commercial mathematics, economics, and foundational Aqidah.

Is This For You?

Who this programme is for

Built for students and working professionals seeking to combine Islamic knowledge with practical financial skills.

School Leavers & Young Adults

Gain practical knowledge in Islamic finance and commercial ethics. This course provides a strong academic foundation for university degrees or direct entry into the financial services sector.

Working Adults

The part-time pathway is structured for those with full-time commitments. Classes are held on one weeknight and Sunday evenings, 6:30–10:30pm, so you can study without disrupting your work or family life.

Aspiring Islamic Finance Professionals

Prepare for careers in Islamic banking, Shariah compliance, takaful, and wealth advisory with qualifications recognised for degree entry.

Why Jamiyah Academy

Study with a Trusted Institution

UNIMEL-Recognised Degree Pathway

Qualified Asatizah & Certified Lecturers

A Schedule Built for You

A Values Centred Community

What our students say

“Saya telah lama menyimpan hasrat untuk mendalami ilmu agama secara lebih tersusun, namun niat itu sering tertangguh kerana komitmen kerja dan kesibukan harian.

Apabila saya menyertai Sijil Pengajian Islam (SPI), saya mendapati suasana pembelajarannya amat kondusif, khususnya bagi orang dewasa yang ingin kembali menuntut ilmu. Barisan asatizah mengajar dengan penuh dedikasi, kesabaran dan hikmah, menjadikan setiap sesi mudah difahami serta dekat dengan realiti kehidupan.

Apa yang paling saya hargai ialah setiap modul bukan sahaja padat dengan ilmu, malah sangat praktikal dan relevan untuk diamalkan dalam kehidupan seharian. Pengalaman mengikuti SPI benar-benar menguatkan keyakinan saya bahawa tidak pernah ada istilah terlambat untuk menuntut ilmu agama.

Selagi Allah SWT mengurniakan kita usia dan kesempatan, sentiasalah berusaha memperbaiki diri dengan ilmu yang bermanfaat sebagai bekalan untuk dunia dan akhirat.”

Umar Bin A Rahman
2025 Cohort

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Programme Snippet

Programme Structure

All fees are inclusive of 9% GST.

 

Semester 1

Foundations of Islamic Knowledge

Semester 2

Islamic Ethics & Introduction to Finance

Semester 3

Financial Systems &
Muamalat

Semester 4

Applied Finance &
Planning

Semester 5

Risk, Markets &
Banking

Semester 6

Mastery, Industry & Entrepreneurship
Fees & Schedule

Programme Details

All fees are in Singapore Dollars. The monthly fee is inclusive of 9% GST. Please speak with our team for information on payment plans or financial assistance.

Registration Fee
$50.00

Non-refundable, paid once at enrolment

Deposit
$100.00

Refundable upon completion of the programme

Monthly Programme Fee
$272.50

Incl. 9% GST, payable every month

First Month Total Payable
$422.50

Class Schedule & Mode

Weeknight + Sunday
One scheduled weekday evening session, plus Sunday classes each week
Evening sessions designed to suit working adults and students
Classroom attendance combined with structured flexible learning components
The next cohort begins in December. Register your interest early to secure your place.
English and Malay; Arabic taught as a subject

Entry Requirements

There are two recognised entry routes. Candidates may qualify through either the academic route or the Islamic education route. Our team is here to help you identify which pathway applies to you.

Academic Route
GCE O-Level

Islamic Education Route
Certificate in Islamic Education

Not sure which route applies to you? Our admissions team is happy to guide you through the process. Register your interest using the form below and we will follow up to help you identify the most suitable pathway.

Future Pathways

Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Finance

Progress directly to UNIMEL’s Bachelor’s programme or partner institutions, with your diploma credits recognised.

Islamic Banking & Financial Institutions

Enter roles in Islamic banking operations, Shariah compliance, product development, and customer advisory.
 

Takaful & Financial Planning

Build a career in Islamic insurance, retirement planning, investment advisory, and Zakat management.

Shariah Advisory & Compliance

Support financial institutions and businesses in ensuring Shariah-compliant products, contracts, and practices.

Community, Teaching & Administrative Roles

Contribute through Islamic finance education, community financial literacy, and administrative roles in Islamic organisations.

F.A.Qs

Prior finance experience is not needed. The syllabus starts from the fundamentals, introducing business mathematics, core principles of finance, and islamic financial foundations before guiding you into specialized topics in later terms.

 

Yes. Our five year part time pathway is structured specifically around the demands of working adults. Lessons take place on one weekday evening and Sundays, giving you space to pursue deep Islamic learning without having to compromise your career or family life.

Reach out to our admissions team anytime to review the semester breakdown and plan your schedule.

 

Graduates can step into entry level roles across islamic banking, takaful operations, wealth planning, and shariah audit, or choose direct progression into relevant university degree programmes.

Lessons are conducted in English and Malay. Arabic is taught as a structured module through Arabic for Muamalat so you can easily understand technical terminology and classical texts.

Admission is open through two straightforward pathways: your academic qualifications or an accredited Certificate in Islamic Education.

Depending on your prior learning, shortlisted applicants may be invited for a relaxed conversation or a brief Quran recitation check.

Begin by registering your interest below, and our admissions team will be in touch to walk you through the journey.

Intakes run regularly throughout the academic year. Submit your contact details using the registration form on this page and an admissions officer will contact you with intake dates, fee breakdowns, and next steps.

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