Get a global qualification to stand out.
The CGMA University Program is here to help.
AICPA® & CIMA® is partnering with the best universities in Poland to create the CGMA University Program. Students can advance their studies by gaining professional qualification in management accounting for a competitive edge in the job market.
Why choose the CGMA® qualification?
- Gain a competitive edge while studying.
- Get confirmation of the highest competencies in business and finance.
- Join a community of 597,000 finance professionals and expand your network.
- Boost your earning potential – CIMA’s diploma can increase earnings by up to 86%.
- Start your journey to international success with the CGMA designation.
Program structure
The CGMA University Program is implemented through selected courses at the university. Students who complete all required courses are exempt from specific CIMA’s CGMA exams, and after passing the final external exam, they can obtain a CGMA designation at two levels:
Certificate level — receive a Certificate in Business Accounting and the part-qualified designatory letters ‘CGMA Cert BA’ upon learning about financial aspects of business, the relationship between specific areas of accounting and the needs of modern business.
Operational level — receive a CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting and the part-qualified designatory letters ‘CIMA Dip MA’ after passing this level with in-demand and applicable business skills. Topics include preparing financial statements, relevant information for management accounting and how to use appropriate decision-making tools using extensive knowledge about the functioning of a company.
Conditions of participation
CGMA University Program enables you to start studying the CGMA qualification as part of your degree, whether you’re a full-time or part-time student.
Bachelor Studies — join the Program from the second semester of your studies. Once you’ve completed all required university courses, you’ll be exempt from three CGMA exams. You'll only need to pass one external exam - BA2 - Fundamentals of Management Accounting, which is a two-hour long computer-based objective test available on-demand, all year round. You’ll be awarded the CGMA Certificate in Business Accounting, entitled to use the Cert BA designation and ready to embark on the CGMA Professional Qualification.
Master Studies — join the Program from the first or third semester of your studies. Once you’ve completed all required university courses, you’ll be exempt from three CIMA exams. To complete the Operational level, you'll need to pass one external exam - Operational Case Study, which is a three-hour-long case study exam available four times a year (February, May, August, November). You’ll be awarded the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting and entitled to use CIMA Dip MA designation.
All exams in the program are in English and at least a B2 (CEFR upper intermediate) level is required. Participation in the program involves a registration fee and the cost of an external exam.
More information:
CIMA's CGMA University Program Policy 2024/2025
How to register for the CGMA University Program
The CGMA University Program admissions take place throughout October. Advance your career and learning by following these easy steps:
- Register – create and activate your account at cimauczelnie.pl.
- Enclose the required documents.
- Wait for the positive verification of the application by the University Coordinator and AICPA & CIMA.
- Receive further instructions on how register with AICPA & CIMA and pay required membership fees.
