UBC DAP Bridging Program

This innovative and unique program allows UBC Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) graduates to complete the remaining requirements of the CMA syllabus to qualify and prepare for the CMA National Entrance Exam, in as little as two months. Successful completion of the Entrance Exam qualifies the student to enter the Strategic Leadership Program to complete the professional studies component of the CMA designation.

Program Overview

At the heart of the program is a CMA Bridge course that will cover the following CMA Syllabus topics over a 5 week period:

Human Resources (Organizational Behavior)
Marketing
Operations Management
Strategic Management

A Simulation Series for the Entrance Exam is also included, and payment/enrollment occurs as part of the Entrance Exam registration process. The Simulation Series is held over two Saturdays at Langara College, beginning in late May (i.e. starting May 29th for the June 2010 Entrance Exam).

A Review Series is also available as preparation for the Entrance Exam, this is optional for DAP Bridging Program students but is recommended.

In addition, an approved Advanced Management Accounting course must be completed prior to writing the CMA National Entrance Exam. Those unable to complete the course through UBC (BUSI 454 or COMM 454) may take an equivalent elsewhere before or concurrent with the CMA Bridge course (Athabasca University and Thompson Rivers University offer distance education courses starting throughout the year that can be completed at an accelerated pace). Course equivalents at other colleges and universities may be identified by referring to our Advanced Standing Guide.

Prerequisites

The requirements for enrolling in the CMA Bridge Program are as follows:

Completion of a recognized university degree.
Completion of the UBC Diploma of Accounting program (those in their final term of DAP may also apply, but the following courses must be completed by the end of the month in which the CMA Bridge starts).
A minimum grade of 60% must be achieved in the following courses:
- Introductory Financial Accounting (BUS 293)
- Intermediate Financial Accounting (BUS 353 and 450)
- Advanced Financial Accounting (BUS 453)
- Introductory Management Accounting (BUS 294)
- Intermediate Management Accounting (BUS 354)*
- Tax (BUS 355)
- Corporate finance (BUS 370)
- Information Technology (BUS 335)
- Internal Control & Audit (BUS 455)
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in an Advanced Management Accounting course. *As this course must be completed (with a minimum mark of “C” or 60%) at least 3 weeks prior to the CMA National Entrance Exam, it is strongly recommended that the BUSI 354 prerequisite be completed before the last term of DAP. If necessary, it may be possible to complete a self-paced distance course in a compressed time frame immediately following the completion of BUSI 354 classes.
Introductory Micro/Macro Economics and Quantitative Methods (Statistics) courses (with minimum marks of “C” or 60%). Many students will have completed acceptable courses as part of their undergraduate degree prior to enrolling in DAP. For information on approved courses, please see the Advanced Standing Guide or contact peter@cmabc.com. If still required at the completion of DAP, alternative self-study material for Economics and/or Quantitative Methods (Statistics) can be obtained from CMABC (please complete and return the Self-Study Material Order Form).