Step 4: Complete one of four CMA Professional Programs

After successfully completing the Entrance Exam, the final step is to complete a CMA professional program. Aspiring CMAs come from a variety of backgrounds, but regardless of whether you are completing a post-secondary program or working in a junior, senior or executive level position, CMA has a program that reflects your specific career stage and fits your experience.

The Strategic Leadership Program
Target candidate: Degree holders working in an entry or mid-level position.

The CMA for MBA Program
Target candidate: MBA graduates with a strong background in accounting and relevant work experience.

The CMA/MBA Combined Program
Target candidate: Individuals with a strong accounting background, combined with relevant work experience, who wish to obtain the CMA designation and an MBA degree.

The CMA Executive Program
Target candidate: Senior executives with a minimum 5 years of senior strategic management experience and a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.