CMA for MBA Program

The CMA for MBA Program is designed for MBA graduates who are working full-time in the fields of management, strategy or accounting and wish to expand their strategic thinking to include accounting concepts. Taking into consideration previous education and work experience, the CMA for MBA Program offers a condensed version of the Strategic Leadership Program. At the heart of the program are three interactive sessions. Here, candidates exchange views and experiences about program concepts under the guidance of experienced moderators. Each session is three days long. The program is comprised of a series of individual and group management projects.

Prerequisites
To qualify for the CMA for MBA Program, candidates must:

• hold an MBA degree from a recognized post-secondary institution;
• meet the CMA prerequisite course requirements; and
• pass the CMA Entrance Exam.

Practical experience requirement
In order to complete your CMA accreditation requirements , you must achieve a minimum of 24 months of relevant, full-time or equivalent, progressive practical experience. As a CMA candidate, you won't have to article. Instead, you'll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in industry while you complete your training.

This integration of on-the-job experience and education ensures you will be able to apply management principles and operational knowledge in a practical environment, thereby honing your decision-making and leadership capabilities. Candidates must be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills from the CMA Competency Map at an overall Professional Proficiency level (formerly Career Stage 2 (CS-2)) upon entry and completion of the CMA for MBA Strategic Leadership Program.

You should be employed in a relevant position upon entering the Strategic Leadership Program; however, CMA Alberta may use discretion to grant conditional acceptance for candidates who are not employed in a relevant position upon entering the program. To see if your position qualifies as a relevant position, view the practical experience report example. Practical experience is evaluated based on the functional and enabling competencies outlined in the CMA Competency Map.

Program intake
The program intake is in November and is offered in Calgary and Edmonton.

Cost

*Please note that the cost for the upcoming 2012/13 program year will be available after June 14, 2012.

Costs for the 2011-12 intake of the CMA for MBA Program include:

• CMA for MBA SLP (Modules 1-3) fees in the amount of $10,500+GST
  
• Candidate annual dues in the amount of $460+ GST
  
• Case Exam: $350+GST (registration for Case Exam will be separate from CMA for MBA SLP registration)
  
• Board Report: $750 +GST (registration for Board Report will be separate from CMA for MBA SLP registration)

Schedule
*Please note that the 2012/13 program schedules will be available by June 14, 2012.

For your reference, please see the current program schedule.

View the schedule for the 2011-12 intake of the CMA for MBA Program here.

How to apply
Candidates who meet all the prerequisite requirements are eligible to enter into the CMA for MBA Program. Simply complete the CMA for MBA Program application form. 

If you are unsure about how to complete the practical experience report portion, view the practical experience report example.

For questions about the program or how to apply, please contact:

Karmen Kwok
Professional Programs Coordinator
403.269.5341 or toll-free 1.877.CMA.2000