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Study towards the leading business and finance qualification in 2024.
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Which Route to take?
Learners with low or failed Mathematics in Grade 12
To study CIMA, you need a minimum of 30% pass in English and Mathematics
Students who have failed Mathematics will be considered for our ICB Bookkeeping Programme
Learners with Maths Literacy in Grade 12
To study CIMA,a minimum pass of level 4 in Maths Literacy is requirement.
Students with lower marks will be considered for our ICB Bookkeeping Programme
Have a Degree in Accounting or Business?
Alternatively, if you have a National Diploma, Degree in Accounting or Business related studies, you can apply to study with IMAS on a full-time or part-time basis.
Why CIMA?
The CIMA Professional qualification is recognized worldwide as the most relevant global finance qualification for business.
Join a global organisation powered by two of the world’s leading accounting bodies (AICPA – the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CIMA).
The CIMA qualification is designed to bring together management accounting, financial accounting and business, so you’ll have the practicalskills employers need. That way, you’ll be qualified to work in a wide range of roles from finance to consultancy, IT to senior management positions.
As a CIMA-qualified professional, you will be able to drive business success. You will use your financial knowledge to influence strategic decisions and manage performance.
How long is the qualification? If you study towards the CIMA qualification on a full time basis at IMAS, it will take you three years to complete.
Available CIMA Study Levels
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
SUBJECTS
BA1: Fundamentals of Business Economics
BA2: Fundamentals of Management Accounting
BA3: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
BA4: Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
DURATION
This level will take you a year.
Two subjects in the First Semester ( February – June 2024).
Two subjects in the Second Semester (August – November 2024).
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (Management Level)
SUBJECTS
P2: Advanced Management Accounting
F2: Advanced Financial Reporting
E2: Project and Relationship Management
MCS: Management Case Study
DURATION
This level will take you a semester.
(September 2025 to February 2026)
CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (Operational Level)
SUBJECTS
P1: Management Accounting
F1: Financial Reporting and Taxation
E1: Organisational Management
OCS: Operational Case Study
DURATION
This level will take you a semester to complete
(February to August 2025)
Strategic Level
SUBJECTS
P3: Risk Management
F3: Financial Strategy
E3: Strategic Management
SCS: Strategic Case Study
DURATION
This level will take you a semester.
(March to November 2026)
Foundation in Accountancy (FIA)
FIA is the perfect starting point for a career in accounting and finance
Ready To Join IMAS?
- Fill in our online application form asap.
- Full-Time First Semester Registration is Open until the 25th January 2024, with classes starting on the 12th February 2024.
- For Full-Time students, registration is R 5000. And the remaining fees will be payable on a monthly basis via debit order.