The Asper MBA-CMA Program

Combine the credentials of the future - MBA, CMA

Equipped with both credentials, you score an advantage in today's highly competitive job market. The Asper MBA-CMA credentials open doors to a competitive income, a broad range of career opportunities and exciting workplace challenges.

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How do I obtain my Asper MBA-CMA?

Path 1: You have your MBA

Path 2: You want to attain the MBA and CMA simultaneously

Path 3: You have your CMA




Path 1: You Have Your MBA
Recent MBA graduates must complete all the CMA requirements within three years of their MBA graduation date. This requires registration in the CMA Accelerated Program within one year of MBA graduation.  As an example, the following options would be available:

2011 MBA Grad      
- enrollment in the 10 month Fall 2011-12 Accelerated Program (June 2012 Entrance Exam)
- enrollment in the 18 month Winter 2012-13 Accelerated Program (June 2013 Entrance Exam)
- enrollment in the 10 month Fall 2012-13 Accelerated Program (June 2013 Entrance Exam)

2010 MBA Grad      
- enrollment in the 10 month Fall 2011-12 Accelerated Program (June 2012 Entrance Exam)

Path 2: You Want To Attain The MBA And CMA Simultaneously

The combined Asper MBA-CMA program enables students to achieve the credits required to earn the CMA designation while earning their MBA. Students also save significant time and money by acquiring both credentials concurrently instead of achieving them individually.

Candidates may complete the Asper MBA-CMA Program Components in as little as two years. The time frame for completion of the combined program depends on one’s educational background, MBA start date and chosen pace of study.



Asper MBA-CMA Program Components

CMA Accelerated Program
The Accelerated Program is a part-time program that qualifies individuals for CMAs rigorous National Entrance Examination, an internationally recognized standard of achievement. The Entrance Exam ensures that students possess the functional competencies including: strategic management, risk and governance, performance management, performance measurement, financial reporting, and financial management.

Students must have completed the following pre-requisites through the equivalent core MBA courses or through their undergraduate degree program in order to commence the Accelerated Program: Introductory Financial Accounting, Introductory Management Accounting and Statistics.

Click here to learn more about the CMA Accelerated Program.


Entrance Examination
The CMA National Entrance Examination is a four-hour, multiple choice exam that tests the CMA competencies associated with management accounting, financial accounting, corporate tax and corporate finance topics. (link to EExam competency map document) The exam is offered twice a year, in June and October and preparation is included in the Accelerated Program. Students must achieve a grade of 60% or higher and are permitted a maximum of three attempts at the exam.


Case Examination
The CMA National Case Examination is a four-hour exam, which requires analysis of a complex business case. The process evaluates the higher level skills of judgment, evaluation, integration and communication, and candidates are expected to provide considerable quantitative analysis in their consideration of the alternatives. Two days prior to the Case Exam, exam writers are given a backgrounder with information on a hypothetical organization and its environment, with the remainder to be provided on exam day. The exam is offered twice a year, in mid-May and mid-August and preparation support and resources are provided so that candidates have an understanding of the expectations as related to the four-hour time frame. A grade of 60% or higher is required and a maximum of three attempts at the exam are permitted.


Board Report
Candidates must demonstrate that their business and accounting knowledge can be put to practical use by completing the CMA Canada Board Report. Working in small teams between March and June, candidates are required to prepare a 10,000 word Board Report that’s subsequently presented to a panel of CMA Manitoba members/industry representatives. Preparation support will be provided to help ensure a successful outcome. The written portion of the CMA Canada Board report, which is marked nationally and worth 70% of the project grade, must be submitted in early June. The verbal presentation, worth 30%, is scheduled in late June and is assessed by CMA Manitoba. Team members receive the same grades and must achieve a pass mark of 60% for the overall process.


Qualifying Work Experience
Candidates must demonstrate completion of the CMA Manitoba qualifying experience requirements in order to complete the program. CMA Manitoba prefers that applicants already possess a minimum of two years of related management experience entering the program. A candidate may apply relevant experience gained up to three years prior to commencing the MBA. Alternatively, CMA Manitoba will consider progressive, relevant experience gained during the MBA (including Internships), and/or in the two years immediately following the MBA.
 

Path 3: You Have Your CMA

Individuals who already hold a CMA designation (earned in the last 8 years) and an undergraduate degree are eligible for 18 credit hours of exemptions in the Asper MBA Program. For further information visit www.umanitoba.ca/asper

MBA-CMA Application Form

> 2011 Application Form
 

For more information, please contact:

Connie Sherry, CMA (Honourary)
Director, Professional Programs
csherry@cmamb.com
204.987.4567 or 1.800.841.7148