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CIMA Professional Management Accountant Qualification ~ Online Distance Learning

About the Course

CIMA students, graduates and members can work in every area of Accounting and Finance.

By completing the UK accredited CIMA qualification you will show employers that you have developed key decision making, management, strategic and analytical skills and have a broad knowledge of accountancy principles and practices.

CIMA qualified individuals are highly sought after in commercial sectors and they are particularly sought after in

Management Consultancy and other related areas.

CIMA to MBA ~ Fast-track Pathway

In addition to places offered by many UK and international universities and business schools, on Masters level courses, CIMA has a special arrangement for graduates to join the fast-track distance learning MBA course at Deakin University, Australia.

Awarding Body

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK

Entry Criteria

CIMA operates a ‘Flexible Entry’ policy

* for Certificate level entry there are no minimum entry requirements, but a good standard of Maths and competence in the English language is required before starting the course

* for Professional level entry please see Content, below

Start Dates: Beginning of each month


Duration:      If studying for the complete course, 2 years 6 months is the recommended minimum study period

                       * our Admissions team and your Personal Tutor will advise on duration for sections of the qualification

Content

Syllabus ~ 15 papers

 

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

* Entry requirement - Open Entry but with evidence of competence in Maths and English Language (our Admissions team wil advise on this)

C01  Fundamentals of Management Accounting

C02  Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

C03  Fundamentals of Business Mathematics

C04  Fundamentals of Business Economics

C05  Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Business Law

 

CIMA Professional Qualification

* the Professional Qualification comprises 3 parts

Managerial Level

* Entry requirement - CIMA Certificate In Business Accounting or other approved qualification(s) and/or experience (applications for exemptions must be made directly to CIMA)

P1  Management Accounting Performance Evaluation

P2  Management Accounting Decision Management

P4  Organisational Management & Information Systems

P5  Integrated Management

P7  Financial Accounting & Tax Principles

P8  Financial Analysis

* students successfully completing the Managerial Level papers will be awarded the

  CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

Strategic Level

* Entry requirement - CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

P3  Management Accounting Risk & Control Strategy

P6  Management Accounting Business Strategy

P9  Management Accounting Financial Strategy

* all 3 Strategic Level papers must be successfully completed before taking the TOPCIMA examination

TOPCIMA

Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting ~ Case Study Examination

Assessment:

  • One External Examination for each Paper

Examinations

External Examinations are held at CIMA Examination Centres in London, UK Regional Centres, and British Council offices worldwide

Examinations are in May and November .

The pass mark for each examination is 50%

A maximum of 6 subjects can be taken per year

Progressing through the Qualification

Students must attain the Certificate in Business Accounting, or have approved exemptions, before starting the Professional Qualification

Students must pass all Managerial Level Examination Papers, or have an approved mix of passes and exemptions, before attempting the Strategic Level Papers

All 3 Strategic Level Papers must be taken at the first sitting

All 3 Strategic Level Papers must be completed successfully before sitting the TOPCIMA examination

Study Time

Personal Studies:    Estimated 6 to 10 hours per week

The CIMA recommended minimum length of study for the complete course is 2 years 6 months

* our Admissions team and your Personal Tutor will advise on duration for sections of the qualification

Tutor Support

Following registration, you will be allocated a UK based tutor, who will be available by telephone, fax and email to discuss the course work and give advice and guidance on assignments and examination revision

Study Fees GBP

£125 per paper *

* Please note:  Sets of  6 (six)  papers  @   £750  each set,  must be purchased each time

Postage Fees per paper

£6 UK,  £15 Europe,  £20 International

Programme Package includes:

  • Programme of Study
  • Study Texts
  • Examination Kit
  • Personal Tutor Support by email and telephone

For more information and an application form ~ please complete our Enquiry Form

Important Information ~ please note

 

CIMA Registration and Examination Fees

Study Fees exclude amounts payable to the professional body for student registration, exemptions and examination entries.

The following CIMA fees must be paid separately, directly to the CIMA:

Registration Fee        - £54

Annual Subscription  - £80

Fees payable before each examination paper is taken:

Certificate Level   - £38 per paper

Managerial Level - £59 per paper

Strategic Level     - £64 per paper

TOPCIMA              - £85

For more information and an application form ~ please complete our Enquiry Form

Brighton School of Business and Management Distance Learning

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