Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Islamic Banking and Finance - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) - Masters Degree, International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF)
- Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor Degree, The University of Melbourne
Syed Marwan Mujahid Bin Syed Azman (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE
Other's position:
Coordinator, Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance
syedmarwan@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Syed Marwan serves as an Assistant Professor and ICT Coordinator at the Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF), within the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
He earned his Degree of Commerce, majoring in Economics & Finance, from the University of Melbourne, before achieving his Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) qualification at the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF). He completed his PhD at IIiBF, focusing his research on Social Impact Bonds.
His professional journey in the finance industry includes roles such as an Analyst at Kuwait Finance House Research in 2013 and participation in an industrial attachment through the CEO@Faculty fellowship program at Maybank Group, under the guidance of its CEO of Human Capital during 2020-2021.
His teaching portfolio encompasses key subjects such as Principles of Economics, Islamic Economics, Financial Systems, Waqf, and Sustainable Development, showcasing a broad and impactful academic commitment.
He has been involved in notable research projects, being the Principal Investigator for a completed project, “Social Impact Performance Measurement Model for Islamic Financial Institutions: Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Value-Based Intermediation (VBI), and Maqasid al-Shariah”.
Currently, he is the Principal investigator for an ongoing project, “Development of Social Impact Measurement Framework for Elderly Care Centres in Malaysia” and co-Researchers for other ongoing sponsored research projects: “Humanitarian Sukuk: Developing an Alternative Financial Tool in Addressing the Refugee Crisis,” funded by Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS); “Contemporary Corporate Practices from the Perspective of Islamic Ethics”, funded by Maybank Islamic; and private sponsored projects: “Pioneering Waqf Healthcare Haven for Elderly People: A Sustainable Longterm Care Solution”; “Assessing the Financial Vulnerability of the Elderly Citizen in the B40 Community, Malaysia”; and “Developing Takaful Products and Framework for Holistic Protection of Senior Citizens in the Malaysian Ecosystem”.
His significant contributions through writings and research in the fields of Sustainable & Responsible Investment (SRI), Social Impact Bonds (SIB), and impact measurement demonstrate his dedication to promoting ethical and socially responsible finance.
Area of Specialisation
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Islamic Finance ~ Other Islamic Finance n.e.c. - Social Impact Bonds
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Islamic Finance ~ Other Islamic Finance n.e.c. - Social Impact Sukuk
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Islamic Finance ~ Other Islamic Finance n.e.c. - Social Finance
Professional Membership
- 2023 - 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance (ASAS)
- 2023 - 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Council of Islamic Finance Educators (ICIFE)
Teaching Responsibilities
ISLAMIC ECONOMICS | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SYSTEM | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
MONEY AND BANKING | 2020/2021 |
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
SEMINAR ON WAQF FINANCIAL REPORTING AND GOVERNANCE | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES | 2021/2022 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | 2022/2023 |
TRANSACTIONS IN ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE | 2023/2024 |
WAQF AND ISLAMIC FINANCE | 2022/2023 |
Supervision
إيرادات الـــميزانية العامة لسلطنة عمان: دراسة تقويــــمية في ضوء الشريعة الإسلامية
. The General Budget Revenues Of The Sultanate Of Oman: An Avaluative Study In Light Of The Shariah.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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An Empirical Investigation In Developing An Alternative Financial Tool In Addressing Refugees Crisis: Humanitarian Sukuk In Europe.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Role Of Islamic Banks In An Inclusive Economic Growth In Senegal: Empirical Evidence.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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An Exploratory Study Onsocial Impact Measurementin Islamic Social Financ Eecosystem..
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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A Qualitative Study On Viability Of Green Sukuk Post Pandemic In Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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The Development Of Social Impact Framework For Waqf In India.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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An Exploratory Study Of The Digital Discourse And Social Media Narratives Of Islamic Financial Institutions In Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Contributions Of Sri Linked Sukuk Towards Sustainability: The Case Of Climate Change..
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Ethical Governance In Islamic Financial Institution: A Systematic Review And Comparative Analysis Of Governance Practices For Malaysian Islamic Banks.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2019 - 2024 | Humanitarian Sukuk: Developing An Alternative Financial Tool in Addressing Refugee Crisis |
2019 - 2022 | Social Impact Performance Measurement Framework for Islamic Financial Institutions: Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Value-Based Intermediation (VBI) and Maqasid asShari'ah |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Assessing the Financial Vulnerability of the Elderly Citizen in the B40 Community Malaysia |
2023 - Present | Developing Takaful Products and Framework for Holistic Protection of Senior Citizens in the Malaysian Ecosystem |
2023 - Present | Contemporary Corporate Practices from the Perspective of Islamic Ethics |
2023 - Present | Development of Social Impact Measurement Framework for Elderly Care Centres in Malaysia |
2023 - Present | Pioneering Waqf Healthcare Haven for Elderly People: A Sustainable Long-term Care Solution |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2021 | Strengthening government-university-industry and community collaboration. Penerbit UMT, ISBN: 978-967-2939-59-7 |
Book Section
Monograph
2018 | Alternative financing modes for higher learning institutions in Malaysia: socially responsible investment Ṣukūk, social impact bonds, and public-private partnerships. In: ISRA, |