Master of Muamalat Administration (Halal Product)

Program Details

Background of the programme

The Master in Muamalat Administration (Halal Products) [MMHP] is a specialised postgraduate programme designed to produce experts and leaders in halal product management and administration, integrating advanced knowledge of management, finance, operations, marketing, and organizational behaviour with a strong foundation in Shariah principles, halal standards, and ethical values. Anchored in USIM’s Naqli-Aqli integration, the MMHP ensures graduates acquire both technical and managerial competencies while upholding Islamic values and the integrity of halal practices. With a curriculum that combines discipline core courses, halal-focused electives, and research, the programme provides a unique platform for students to develop comprehensive expertise in halal product governance and administration, preparing them to serve in leadership and professional roles within halal industries, certification bodies, food and non-food manufacturing sectors, Islamic finance institutions, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academia, while contributing significantly to the development and sustainability of the global halal ecosystem.

Objective of the programme

• Develop graduates with advanced leadership and strategic management skills to drive excellence in halal product-related organizations.
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of halal jurisprudence, standards, and certification procedures to ensure integrity and compliance.
• Blend management sciences with Shariah-based principles, enabling effective decision-making and sustainable halal governance.
• Cultivate research capacity and analytical skills to generate innovative solutions for halal product development and administration.
• Prepare graduates to contribute expertise and consultancy services to industries, regulators, and communities in the halal ecosystem.
• Encourage continuous professional development and position graduates as global contributors to the halal economy.

Programme Structure

Discipline Core Courses (24 Credit Hours)

• Strategic Management
• Corporate Finance
• Seminar on Halal Product
• Organizational Management
• Operations Management and Productions
• Accounting for Managers
• Marketing Management
• Managerial Economics

Discipline Elective Courses (Min.12 Credit Hours)

• Halal Compliance Audit
• Lawful and Unlawful in Islam
• Research Methodology and Data Analysis
• Human Resource Management
• Wealth Management and Planning

Project Paper (6 Credit Hours)

Research Project

 

PREREQUISITE COURSE

1. Students without a background in Shariah/Islamic Studies are required to complete a short-term Fundamentals of Muamalat and Islamic Finance (MIF) course. The course includes the following modules:
   a) Islamic Theology
   b) Fiqh al-Muamalat
   c) Usul al-Fiqh
   d) Qawaid Fiqhiyyah (Islamic Legal Maxims)                                                                                               
2. Students with a background in Shariah/Islamic Studies are required to complete a short-term Fundamentals of Business course. The course includes the following modules:
   a) Business Statistics
   b) Business Accounting
   c) Principles of Financial Management

Career Prospects

Halal Executive, Halal Products Entrepreneur, Halal Advisor, Halal Marketing Officer, Halal Research Officer

Academic Prospect

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics and Muamalat Administration and other equivalent programs.