If you've got a good head for numbers and you're keen to get into the world of business, it might be worth considering the CIMA Professional Qualification in management accounting.
Don't be put off by the word accounting. Management accountants don't fit the stereotype of number crunchers and bean counters. In fact, quite the opposite. CIMA provides a qualification that will enable you to work at the heart of business. CIMA's unique toolkit of skills and its broad approach to understanding the different dynamics of the business world is designed to create the business leaders of the future.
No degree necessary
Best of all, you don't need a degree to start your CIMA studies. Unlike a lot of professional accountancy qualifications, the CIMA qualification is open to all regardless of their educational background. All you need is a good grasp of English, strong mathematical skills - and lots of ambition. If you want to bypass university and head straight for the world of business, you can go straight into our entry level qualification The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. This would provide you with the fundamentals of accounting and a platform to progress to the full CIMA membership. There are various ways of approaching your CIMA studies. Ideally, you will find a CIMA training partner such as Sony, IBM, Vodafone or Kellogg's. These companies will train you to become first class finance professionals while providing all the support you need to get through your CIMA exams. Alternatively, you can take on a full time job in a sector that interests you and study for your CIMA qualification in your spare time. Theres no time limit and you can get hold of the coursework online. There's also CIMAsphere an online community of CIMA student and members who can provide you with additional support. It's also possible to study full time if you have the financial resources.
Want to travel?
Once qualified, Chartered Management Accountants can take their knowledge and skills anywhere in the world and utilise them in many different types of organisation. In short, the CIMA Professional Qualification is a passport to a global career. Whats more, you'll become part of a community of over 172,000 members and students in 165 countries.
Click here to view the experiences of Jonathan Power, a CIMA member who started at Nestle.
Oh and guess what, he didn't go to university either!
Registration Becoming a CIMA student is easy and only takes a few minutes so click here to open the door to your career in management accountancy.
