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Certified Islamic Financial Analyst

 The programme Certified Islamic Financial Analyst (CIFA) provides an holistic and comprehensive syllabus specifically driven by the industry. It combines both practical and theoretical aspects of Islamic finance, ensuing in a holistic learning experience of outstanding quality.

The Programme is aimed at producing high caliber professionals with the necessary technical skills and knowledge in Islamic Finance. The Programme combines industry specialists and renowned scholars to provide you with high quality materials to ensure a holistic balance between academic learning and industrial practical experience.
 
Methodology:
 
The communication with the student will be made through online. The course contents which will consists of Notes, Books on PDF Format, PowerPoint presentations, Literature & reference books and concerned websites details will be sent to the registered students. The website of ICIFAI is updated on daily basis. All the facts, figures, information about admission, programs and knowledge centre are continuously updated on website.
 
Course Level: Advanced.
 
Registration Method: Any time Registration
 
Duration: 12 months
 
Examination: 
 
An online Examination will be held in every  December. To appear for the examination a candidate should register at least 1 months before the examination which is usually held in December. The details of examination will be sent before 30 days of the examination. Each paper will be given 24 hours duration to complete the answers. The total mark is 600
 
Validity of certificate:
 
ICIFAI is a separate corporate professional body incorporated under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs of India.  ICIFAI has been awarded ISO 9001: 2008 Certification by Max Certifications, Mumbai a certification body accredited by JAZ-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand). ICIFAI is under the process of obtaining international accreditaion form other international accreditation bodies like USDLA, BQC, PMI USA  etc.
 
 
Qualifying Marks: 60% for each module
 
Eligibility: Any degree from any recognized university. 
 
CIFA Modules
Before being conferred as a Certified Islamic Financial Analyst (CIFA), candidates will be validated through Project Assignments and Final Examination based on the following modules:
 

1.      Islamic Economics

2.      Fundamentals of Islamic Shariah

3.      Shariah for Financial Intermediation

4.      Risk Assessment and Structuring Fund Requirements

5.      Institutional Management of Islamic Finance

6.      Islamic Insurance

 

Fee Structure 
The total fee for CIFA is USD350
Candidates who have received the offer letter should remit the full fee of USD350 at the time of registration to ensure the admission, those who have received the Offer Letter should remit the specified fees in the offer letter.
 
Admission Procedure: 
 
Visit our website www.icifai.com and click on ‘Apply Online’ then you will find an online application form. Fill up and submit the online Application Form. After the scrutiny of your e-application we will send you an offer letter and follow the instructions given in this offer letter.