The master's gateway assessment exam is three hours long and can be taken at any CIMA exam centre.
The exam covers material from the syllabi of the following management level papers: * P2 performance management * E2 enterprise management * F2 financial management.
The paper structure and syllabus content is:
Section A – three compulsory questions each worth 25 marks.
1. P2 syllabus area B - cost planning and analysis for competitive advantage
2. E2 syllabus area B - project management
3. F2 syllabus area A - group financial statements
Section B – objective test questions totalling 25 marks, from all other areas of the P2, E2 and F2 syllabi not covered in section A.
I have an MBA or a Master's in accounting
CIMA recognises MBA or Master's in accounting holders as future business leaders.
We have developed an accelerated route into the CIMA professional qualification.
Completion of the master's gateway route and CIMA membership will enable you to: * offer strategic advice * make and support key decisions * manage risk and change in today’s challenging business climate * commit to a robust professional code of ethics * demonstrate ongoing professional development.
MBA or Master's in accounting holders who can demonstrate this level of professionalism will have a strong advantage in the job market.
After consulting with leading business schools and employers, CIMA is able to offer those with an MBA or a Master's in accounting qualification the opportunity to ensure their future success.
Master's gateway assessment
As an MBA or a Master's in accounting holder, you are eligible to take up the gateway assessment. On successful completion of the exam, you will be granted 11 exemptions from the CIMA professional qualification (all exemptions are free) and will be awarded the CIMA advanced diploma in management accounting.
You will then be able to enter the strategic level papers P3, E3 and