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CGMA Academic Pathway

CGMA Academic Pathway

A global designation for academicians

A fast track route specially designed for the academicians

As academicians, we value your expertise and work experience in teaching and delivering management accounting knowledge to prepare students for a career in business and finance. That is why we designed the fast track CGMA Academic Pathway so that you can become a Chartered Global Management Accountant CGMA designation holder in the shortest time possible.


New licensure model expected to launch 2024

ADVANCE YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER


Find out why academics are taking the CGMA Academic Pathway route to gain a professional qualification.

Seyram Kawor, ACMA CGMA

from Ghana uses his experience in taking the CIMA Strategic Case Study exam as a candidate of the CGMA Academic Pathway to teach at the University of Cape Coast using the Case Study teaching method.


Find out why his was motivated to become a CGMA as a university academic.


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Find out how he uses CIMA Case Study exam materials in the classroom and the benefits of being a CIMA member as a university faculty.


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Dr Tuan Zainun Tuan Mat, ACMA CGMA

from Universiti Teknologi MARA shares why she decided to jump at the opportunity of being a qualified Management Accountant when the CGMA Academic Pathway was made available in Malaysia.


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John Sebastian Pereira, ACMA CGMA

from Kingston University, UK shares his amazing journey to gaining the CGMA designation.


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Samantha Roberts, ACMA CGMA

from Birmingham City University discusses her journey with CIMA. Specifically:


  • Her motivation for doing CGMA
  • Her experience of the CIMA exam
  • Has it helped shape her teaching in the classroom
  • Has securing the CGMA designation enhanced her career in academia?
  • Has attending CIMA member events helped with research projects?

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Share your Experiences or Ask Further Questions

If you have completed the CGMA Academic Pathway and are keen to share your experience on how it has impacted your teaching career, or if you have further questions on the Academic Pathway, please contact Academic.Partners@aicpa-cima.com.