Crash Course of Islamic Banking and Finance

Centre for Islamic Economics, Banking, and Finance, together with the Business Development Club organized a „Crash Course of Islamic Banking and Finance“  on May 18 at International Burch University Sarajevo. The aim of the course was to familiarize the students with the basics of the Islamic Banking and Finance, differences between Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking, present current trends in the field as well as possibilities and obstacles for implementation of Islamic Banking in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The first lecturer was professor Velid Efendić, who gained interest of many students who took active part by discussing important issues within the field.

Professor Efendić encouraged students to put greater attention to this field both from academic and practical perspective. In this regards, professor Efendić pointed out that the main obstacle for development of Islamic banking in the world is the lack of skills and knowledge.

The lecturer continued by talking about Islamic economic system, financing models of Islamic banks, and other issues related to this sector. Besides professor Efendić, Mr. Benjamin Dedić, student of Islamic Banking Master study programme of the School of Economics and Business in Sarajevo and University of Bolton, took part in the course by talking about the worldwide development of Islamic banking and its current trends, as well as Mr. Anes Prentić, also student of Islamic Banking Master study programme who introduced the students with the development of the banking system and Islamic banking in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through its early stages and until today. Lastly, students were introduced with the background and vision of the Centre for Islamic Economics, Banking, and Finance.

The lecturers received great feedback by the audience, and, therefore, received certificates of appreciation and gifts from the Club. Also, all students who took part of the course received certificates for their attendance and completion of the Course of Islamic Banking and Finance. 

Centre for Islamic Economics, Banking, and Finance is very pleased to announce the continuation of this seminar and invites all interested parties to join us in the next Crash Course of Islamic Banking which will be held at International University Sarajevo

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