UBC CMA/MBA COMBINED PROGRAM

This innovative and unique program combines the Strategic Leadership core of Certified Management Accountants and the results-focused curriculum of the UBC Sauder MBA into a program that allows qualified applicants to work towards their CMA designation upon completion of their MBA. The program must be completed within 3 years of MBA graduation.

To complete the Combined CMA/MBA Program, the following minimum requirements must be met:

1. Successful completion of the UBC MBA with a passing grade in all the required courses.
2. Completion of two years of relevant practical experience.
3. Successful completion of CMA Accelerated Program.
4. Passing the three main CMA evaluation components: Entrance Exam, Case Exam, Board Report.

COURSES

The applicant must apply for the program either in the last year of the program, or within 1 year of completing the MBA

The following courses must be successfully completed (60% pass minimum on each course) as part of the MBA program at UBC. These requirements most closely match the Strategic Management concentration.

Mandatory courses

• Completion of MBA Pre-Core (Quantitative Methods, Economics)*
• BAAC 500 – Financial Reporting
• BAAC 501 – Financial Statement Analysis**
• BAAC 510 – Cost Analysis for Decision Making
• BAAC 511 – Accounting for Performance Evaluation**
• BASM 501 – Business Strategy
• BASM 502 – Corporate Strategy
• BAPA 500 – Managerial Economics

* These courses can also be taken by CMA self-study, or at an alternative institution. 

** If either of these courses are absent, an equivalent course as found in the Advanced Standing Guide must be taken prior to starting the CMA Program. CMA also offers these courses through the QuickStart Program. Note that BAAC 501 is Introductory Financial Accounting, and BAAC 511 is Introductory Management Accounting.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

• The applicant must also demonstrate completion of the CMABC practical experience requirements in order to complete the program. CMABC 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 five years prior to commencing the MBA. Alternatively, CMABC will consider progressive relevant experience gained during the MBA (including Internships), and/or in the three years immediately following the MBA. The designation will not be awarded without successful completion of two years of relevant work experience that meets the competency requirements.
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ACCELERATED PROGRAM

Candidates must complete the CMA Accelerated Program. Please click on the link to view the various program delivery options for classroom, distance (online), or self-study

EVALUATION COMPONENTS

Upon completion of the Accelerated Program, the candidate must register in the next Entrance Exam. This exam occurs either in October or June of each year. Each Entrance Exam is preceded by mandatory exam Simulation Series, which runs over two consecutive Saturdays and is offered at Langara College. This series involves two sittings of writing a sample Entrance Exam followed by marking and feedback.

Upon successful completion of the Entrance Exam, the candidate must complete both the Case Exam and the Board Report, in a sequence that depends on the timing that is most appropriate for each candidate (see typical schedule below). Both the Board Report and the Case Exam are preceded by mandatory preparatory sessions. More detailed information will be available closer to each of these events.

The Case Exam is a four hour exam offered in August and May of each year, and the Board Report is offered once a year. The Board Report is a team project involving the writing of a major report and presenting a summary to a panel. It starts in January and the written component is due in May, with the presentation following in June. The Entrance Exam, Case Exam and Board Report must all be passed, along with the work experience requirement, before the designation is awarded.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

FEES

The following rates are for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.

Program fees are $6,403.20 + HST, payable by component:
Accelerated Program	$3,920.00	+ HST
National Entrance Exam and Simulation Series	$333.20	+ HST
Case Exam and Prep Series	$950.00	+ HST
Board Report Written/ Presentation	$1,200.00	+ HST
Annual CMA Student Membership Fees, prorated based on date of application are as follows:
Fall applications (July 1st to Oct 31st, 2011)	$596.00	+ HST	= $667.52
Winter applications (Nov 1st 2011 to Feb 29th, 2012)	$423.16	+ HST	= $473.94
Spring applications (March 1st – June 30th, 2012)	$262.24	+ HST	= $293.71

To apply for the program, please complete the following forms and email/ fax the completed to the contact below.

• UBC CMA/MBA Application form

Once you have been accepted into the program, please submit the following forms:

• CMA Student Membership form
• CMA Accelerated Program Application

For more information please contact:

Niki Parisi by email niki@cmabc.com, phone 604-484-7067, or fax 604-687-6688.