CIMA - Entry Requirements

Because this is not merely a financial qualification, CIMA students come from a wide range of backgrounds.

The final qualification is equivalent to a UK Honours degree therefore, as a general rule, you must have completed your Secondary education and have the equivalent of a minimum of two subjects at GCE Advanced level and three GCSE passes, two of which must be in Mathematics and English Language.

Although it is not essential, many students choose to begin studying CIMA after completing a degree. Of the existing students, only half have a business or financial degree; the rest come from a variety of social sciences, language, science or engineering courses.

No management or accountancy experience is required to begin studying CIMA.

You do not have to be in employment to study for a CIMA qualification but it is recommended, as practical work experience will certainly contributed to your understanding of the subjects studies, and forms an essential part of the final qualification. If paid employment is not available, you may wish to consider part-time voluntary work with a club or charity so that you are better able to understand the concepts being taught.

For further information, see minimum entry requirements in various parts of the world, along with our English language requirements.