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Contents1 Why partner with us?2 Our background3 Becoming a CIMA University Partner4 Get global recognition5 Teaching, courses and learning6 Marketing and awareness7 Career support8 Research support9 Staying in touch with CIMA10 Classroom resources11 New partner toolkit12Student benefits13 University Partner logo

Why partner with us?When you partner with CIMA , we can connect yourglobally competitive university to top employersand prepare your students for a career in businessthrough the CGMA designation.We work with you to create new opportunities foryour faculty to tap into potential research grants,conference sponsorships, resources and networkingopportunities with academics and CIMA membersaround the world.Companies from multinationals to the neweststart-ups, in both the public and private sectors,train their people with us.Partnering with CIMA can help you attract morestudents, increase your global visibility and playa vital role in raising the next generation ofsuccessful professionals.As the world’s largest professional body ofmanagement accountants, graduate employmentopportunities for your graduates expand tothousands of companies around the world.GlobalrecognitionTeaching,courses andlearningMarketing andawarenessCareersupportResearch1 University partnership benefits

Our backgroundCIMA specialises in management accounting, which(despite its name) learn skill sets that are applicablebeyond numbers and spreadsheets. Managementaccountants analyse information to advise strategyand drive sustainable business success. Anyone canstudy the CIMA qualification, whether they’re new tofinance and business or have existing experience.Our qualificationsThe CIMA syllabus is designed to empower studentsto make the most of their abilities. Your students willlearn the skills they need to be successful in businessand finance.AWARD: Membership of the Chartered Institute of ManagementAccountants (ACMA/FCMA) and the CGMA designationAssessment of practical experience requirements (PER)StrategicLevelManagementLevelStrategic Case Study alStrategyAWARD: CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA)E2P2F2ManagingPerformanceAdvanced ManagementAccountingAdvanced FinancialReportingOperationalLevelAWARD: CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA)Operational Case Study ExamBusiness and/or commerceundergraduates start here.E1P1F1Managing Financein a Digital ise pillarCertificateLevelPerformance pillarPractical experience / lifelong learningManagement Case Study ExamAccounting and/or financeundergraduates start here.Financial pillarAWARD: CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA)BA1BA2BA3Fundamentals ofBusiness EconomicsFundamentals ofManagement AccountingFundamentals ofFinancial AccountingBA4Fundamentals of Ethics,Corporate Governance and Business Law2

Becoming a CIMA University PartnerCIMA University Partners are select universities thatoffer their students the chance to gain a globallyrecognised accounting qualification in addition totheir bachelor’s or master’s degrees.As a CIMA University Partner, you can integrate allor part of the CIMA Professional Qualification intoan existing or new programme, which will give yourstudents a head-start to complete the full CIMAProfessional Qualification.Here are some of the main benefits you’ll enjoyas a CIMA University Partner:Potential to achieve dual awardsDemonstrate value and employabilitySupport students beyond their degreeCollaborate with employers andindustry partnersImprove student employmentIncrease student satisfactionGet recognised with co-promotion(logos, marketing support)Students sit for CIMA and degreeexams togetherEarly award of exemptionsOrganise eventstogether (e.g., studentbusiness games)ReceiveMarketing &Branding ToolkitFormalisepartnershipAgree onpartnershipDiscusspartnershipopportunities3 University partnership benefits

Get global recognitionBrandBe recognised as a partner with the world’s largest accounting body.You can use the CIMA University Partner logo on your website.We will publicise our partnership on the CIMA website.EmployabilityBe recognised by employers globally.Enhance university employability scores — by becoming a university partner and offering CIMAqualifications, you’ll be recognised as a university that prepares its students for a business career.Accessibility andsocial mobilityRemove barriers to the finance profession for your students & graduates.No exemption fees are charged to studentsHome testing for students who can’t travel, or remote testing on campus for CIMA examsServiceReceive ongoing support from CIMA.Free classroom resources (relevant topics to CIMA syllabus)One-to-one support from a dedicated CIMA representativeSpecial benefitsAccess to CGMA Finance Leadership Program - a personalized online study platformto complete the CIMA Professional QualificationCIMA global supportThe Global CGMA University and Academic Centerof Excellence (COE) is working with and providingresources to universities around the world.Our resources can help your students learn moreabout the value of a career in management accountingand the benefits of the CGMA designation, such asleadership skills, higher salaries and increased corebusiness competencies.By providing these resources to accounting andfinance faculty around the world, we will fosterinnovative business and academic-valued solutionsthrough consultation, partnerships, best practices,policies and training.Visit our dedicated CGMA Academic Partner websitenow to find these resources.4

Teaching, courses and learningYour CIMA representative will work closely withyour faculty to set out a schedule of initiatives andactivities to support you, your team and the studentsthroughout your CIMA programme. These initiativescan be applied from induction all the way through tograduation, which helps your students receive theright information at the right time to set themselvesup for a successful career in the future.The COE also organises these regular eventsand trainings:CGMA Academic Signature events connectacademic learning to real-life practice.Teaching and trainingCGMA Academic Champion programmesgather groups of highly qualified managementaccounting academics from differentcampuses around the world to discover theiraspirations, which provide insights to tailor ourcollaborations.CGMA Case Study Analysis trainings in exclusiveuniversity partner campuses provide upskillingopportunities on new digital topics found in theCIMA 2019 Professional Qualification, such asdata analytics, blockchain, cybersecurity anddigital strategy.Be engaged as our University PartnerAcademic training (e.g., CIMA exam training, case study based teaching and emerging technology training)Regular best practice sessions with Academic ChampionsAcademic resourcesReceive the latest updatesAcademic Adviser e-newsletter, CGMA Advantage daily updates and FM magazine subscriptionBusiness games, syllabus overview slidesTutor Resource Hub contents — CIMA exam practice tips, past exam guidance and moreAccess to programmesGet partner discountsAccess to CGMA Store’s short certificate coursesAccess to Expedited Academic Pathway to CGMAStudent learning supportOn- and off-campus supportCIMA Connections student e-newsletterOnline quizzes (mini case studies), revision classes, exam tipsStudent events with guest speakers, skills sessions on commercial awareness, ethicsand interview techniquesSpecial benefitsNetworking opportunities with CIMA members5 University partnership benefits

Marketing and awarenessLeverage your partnership with CIMA to attract quality students and academic talents to your university byconnecting with prospective parents and teachers.BrandingUse the CIMA university partner logo.Programme partnership through regular engagement and a signed contractAwarenessEstablish your institutional quality.Use our templated marketing and awareness toolkitAwardsAcademic Partners Excellence Awards.Receive global, regional and local recognitionNetworkingConnect to global partners and CIMA members.Establish and deepen professional connections with your peers from other universities and CIMAmembers working in various industriesSpecial benefitsJoint promotional efforts of both programmes (yours and CIMA PQ)6

Career supportWith employability at the top of your students’ minds,a partnership with CIMA ensures that the demand fortheir skills and competencies will grow globally. Ourresearch shows that:87% of employers would pay a premium to havea CGMA work for them.*CIMA students and CGMA designation holdersare represented in 100% of Interbrand’s BestGlobal Brands 2016.**CIMA students and CGMA designation holdersare represented in 96% of FTSE top 100companies in 2016Having the CGMA designation tells the world thatyour graduates are trusted business strategistswith the ability to connect all aspects of businessand drive sustainable success. The designationalso indicates that your graduates are committedto professional ethics and abide by a strongcode of conduct.* 2014 CGMA Brand Index, AICPA/CIMA/AppliedResearch and Consulting LLC** ranking/EmployabilityReceive student support.On-campus visits by employers and CGMA designation holdersAccess job placement opportunities at our Global Career HubOn-campus engagementBuild awareness of management accounting opportunities.Business games (online and offline), ethics, career fairsStudent competition for select campusEmployer connectionsPartner with internship providers.Commercial awarenessRecruitment eventsAcademic Pathway to CGMAFast-track your students to the CGMA designation.Master’s Gateway routeEarly entry opportunity to full CIMA Professional QualificationSpecial benefits7 University partnership benefits

Research supportCIMA’s research programme is designed topromote and develop the science of managementaccountancy, as stipulated in our Royal Charter.Our research strategy encourages academic andpractitioner researchers to explore issues of interestto CIMA members and to build a bridge betweenmanagement accounting research and practice.GrantsA partnership with CIMA provides access to researchopportunities with like-minded academics and CGMAdesignation holders.Annual call for applications.Emerging research themesSpecial joint research projectsAcademic conferencesSponsorship opportunities.Annual call for applicationAuthorship programmeWrite CIMA case studies.Opportunity to re-write a past CIMA case study exam material and publish in own nameThought leadershipGenerate research interest with students and academics.Up-to-date market information through research reportsSpecial benefits8

Staying in touch with CIMABeing a University Partner requires commitment from both ends. On our end, we are committed to haveregular engagement and communication with your faculty through various formats.Excellence AwardsMonthlyemailsVirtualeventsCGMA AcademicAdvisor e-newsletterSent to universityacademic partnersevery two monthsOther communication9 University partnership benefitsHeld every twomonths withselect AcademicChampionsAnnouncement ofnew resources andhot topicsRecogniseexcellence in 6categories andcelebrated globally

Classroom resourcesAs our University Partner, you will be provided with access to teaching materials and resources.Short certificatecourses(discounted)Finance LeadershipProgram(discounted)Classroom businessgames using casestudies (free)CIMA SyllabusOverview for eachexam (free)Documents thatprovide resourcelists highlightingnew topics inCIMA syllabusEach businessgame focuseson the role of amanagementaccountant.A self-paced onlinestudy platformto accelerate thecompletion ofCIMA examsOnline coursesthat can be usedas classroomteaching aidfor emergingtechnology topicsOther tools and resources10