Islamic Online University

The Bachelor of Business Administration program is a 4-year program that opens door to the exciting field of business administration. The emphasis is put on the development of the students’ communication skills and business decision-making capability with ethical reasoning. Students who complete this program will learn to work independently with a high standard of competency in the business environment. This degree offers abundant lucrative career opportunities in a wide range of industries; opting for this mode of study has become a very popular trend among Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Prophet Muhammad may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “Indeed the merchants will be resurrected on the Day of judgment with the wicked, except the one who has taqwa of Allah, who behaves charitably and is truthful.” (Hasan, Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3/12/1210) Typically, the business administration programs are designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the basic functional areas of business and their interconnection, while also allowing for specialization in a particular area. However, this subject is often taught completely from a secular perspective. Hence, students remain unaware of the rich legacy of the Islamic principles in the fields of accounting, management, finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The Islamic Online University offers a rare opportunity of studying all the core business disciplines such as accounting, finance, human resource management, strategic management, organizational behavior, business ethics, business law and marketing in an Islamic framework. It provides a combination of erudite Islamic wisdom and contemporary knowledge... [-]

The Islamic Online University presents the world’s first tuition-free Bachelor’s Degree program in Islamic Banking and Economics. This degree opens the door to a possible career in an exciting, expanding and beneficial field, and is a stepping stone for further studies. “Allah has permitted trade and has forbidden interest.” (Qur’an, 2:275) In today’s world flooded with interest-based transactions, unlawful bank contracts, and investments the need for Islamic banking is increasing. Many countries have recently seen a rise in demand for Islamic banking services. Analysts expect that at the current rate of expansion, in the next 8 to 10 years the Islamic banking network in the UAE will overtake the conventional banking system. Job opportunities within the Islamic banking field are also on the rise. According to a study by A.T. Kearney, one of the world’s largest management consulting firms, “up to 30,000 new Islamic banking jobs will be required in the Gulf States within the next decade.” While the Middle East still offers growth opportunities there is big potential for growth in countries such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, and countries from North Africa and Central Asia which have a substantial Muslim population.... [-]

Helping others is very much encouraged in Islam and the work of therapist or counselor is very beneficial to the whole society.

“…and he who relieved a Muslim from hardship Allah would relieve him from the hardships to which he would be put on the Day of Resurrection…” (Sahih Muslim, 32/6250)

In order for the therapist or counselor to be successful with Muslim clients, it is crucial that he has an authentic knowledge and understanding of Islamic teachings because this is what he will further pass on to the client in order to modify his way of thinking and help him out of difficult situation. IOU’s BSc in Psychology is a wonderful combination of Islamic teachings and contemporary therapies that will make a student one day a very effective therapist. In sha Allah.... [-]

“The best of people are those who are most beneficial to people.” (Al-Mu?jam Al-Awsat hadeeth, 5787) Being a teacher is very honorable and outstanding position. It is a position that may have a great impact on person’s future. Islam has paid considerable attention to teachers since they are the first brick in the structure of social development. They are the cause of guiding and developing behaviors and minds of individuals and communities. They are among the most beneficial people in the society and thus among the best of people. Consequently, it is important that teacher will follow true Islamic teachings and understand them correctly. In general, a person who wants to understand and act upon his religion while being an educator needs to do two separate studies; in education and in Islamic studies. Islamic Online University offers a magnificent opportunity to gain knowledge in education while being taught true Islamic teachings. Bachelor’s degree in Education from Islamic Online University will be beneficial to the students in this life and in the afterlife.... [-]

The Islamic Online University (IOU) has launched the world’s first tuition-free Master’s degree in Islamic Studies program, which is offered completely online and in English as a medium of instruction. This is an excellent opportunity for the BA students to continue, further, and enhance their understanding and knowledge of the religion. This graduate program consists of 18 courses, three semesters of six subjects each, and the master’s thesis in the fourth semester. The regular duration of the program is two years. Nevertheless, students may complete it within one and half years minimum. One can take a maximum of six years to complete the program. In general, higher education will enable students to expand their knowledge and skills, and be more effective and eloquent in speech and writing. For those who wish to enter the working field, higher education is a great asset in acquiring valuable and respected positions. To be specific, higher education in Islamic studies will provide the opportunity to earn beneficial knowledge that will enable one—by the will and mercy of Allah—to perfect their religion, and obtain the pleasure of Allah by seeking and spreading knowledge of His religion. It is, in fact, one of the ways to gain sadaqa jariya (continuous rewards). It is evident that the more one knows, the more one can share. And the more one shares, the more one can gain which enables to reach higher levels of paradise. The knowledgeable and the ignorant is never the same... [-]