The Master of Science in Financial Management is taught using a combination of recorded online lectures and live online classes featuring full duplex audio. The entire programme is composed of 11 modules plus a thesis delivered over 5 terms. There are 5 modules valued at 6 credits each, 6 modules at 3 credits each and a research thesis valued at 12 credits. Exams are held on-site at various locations internationally on three occasions throughout the course.
A typical 6-credit module runs for 16 calendar weeks and is structured as follows:
1 induction week
12 lesson weeks
2 reading weeks
1 exam week
During each lesson week, the average workload per module is estimated as follows. Note that depending on you location/time zone, the live tutorials may take place during business hours:
Note that full CIMA members can apply for exemptions from the following modules:
Introduction to Financial Management
Investment & Project Appraisal
Advanced Management Accounting
Strategic Financial Management
Business Strategy.