Distance learning courses for the CIMA Strategic level. For the Objective Tests choose between CIMAstudy and CIMAstudy Prime.
For the objective tests choose between Cima Study and Cima Study Prime
Please note the 2019 syllabus changes when choosing your subjects.
E3 Strategic Management
You’ll develop your skills and abilities to become an effective leader, so you’re able to both formulate strategy and to create the conditions for successful strategy implementation.
Students who have passed the Gateway Assessment will be exempt from the Certificate, Operational and Management levels and can move directly to the Strategic level. They will therefore be exempt from the Management Integrated Case Study. If students are part way through level then they will need to sit the new Objective Test for the papers yet to pass and the Management Integrated Case Study before proceeding to the Strategic Level.
If students have passed all three Strategic papers (E3, P3 and F3) under the 2010 syllabus then they can move onto the new Strategic Integrated Case Study, however if part way through the level then they will need to sit the new Objective Test for the papers yet to be sat and the Integrated Case study for that level. Students who have completed the Professional Competence Level Paper T4 – Part B (2010 syllabus or equivalent), will be give credit in the Strategic Case Study Exam. For more details please visit: www.cimaglobal.com/exemptions.
P3 Risk Management
You’ll learn how to specify and manage risks that could affect a company’s strategies. You’ll gain the skills to apply techniques used in risk management and understand how the oversight of risks is critical to the governance of the organisation.
If students have passed all three Strategic papers (E3, P3 and F3) under the 2010 syllabus then they can move onto the new Strategic Integrated Case Study, however if part way through the level then they will need to sit the new Objective Test for the papers yet to be sat and the Integrated Case study for that level. Students who have completed the Professional Competence Level Paper T4 – Part B (2010 syllabus or equivalent), will be give credit in the Strategic Case Study Exam.For more details please visit: cimaglobal.com/exemptions.
F3 Financial Strategy
You’ll gain an understanding of the different strategic financial objectives and policy options that are open to organisations and the factors that influence them. You’ll learn about the capital structure of a firm and sources long term funds, how to value investment opportunities, including the assessment of corporate entities for mergers, acquisitions and divestments and how to evaluate and manage financial risks.
CS Case Study
In an increasingly digital world, rapid changes in technology are creating challenges for the business models of organisations. It is also making it difficult for business leaders and employees to create and preserve sustainable value. Against this digital backdrop, it is imperative that finance professionals possess relevant technical skills, a sound understanding of their organisation, as well as the ability to influence and lead people. This will make them capable of providing the insight their organisations need to craft and successfully execute their strategies.
The 2019 syllabus continues to bridge the skills gap of newly qualified finance professionals worldwide, meeting the employability needs of both business and people. In designing the syllabus, we set out to enhance the relevance of the syllabus to employers; ensure the rigour of the related examinations and align the learning experience of candidates to the real world.
The case study is designed to bring together the knowledge learnt at the objective test levels. The case study exam is tested using core syllabus areas designed to reflect the daily tasks expected of a finance professional at the relevant exam level.
The Strategic level focuses on long term strategic decision making. Candidates will be able to support organisational leaders to craft strategy; evaluate and manage risks that might prevent organisations from successfully implementing strategy; value organisations; and source financial resources required to implementation of strategy.
At the Strategic level, the role simulated is that of the senior finance manager. The Case Study Examination provides a simulated context which allows learners to demonstrate that they have acquired the required knowledge, skills, techniques and mindset for that role.
For further details please follow the examination blueprints. Link here
Please note that in order to sit the case study exam, you will need to have passed all of the objective test papers at the relevant level.
From February 2020 the exam window will run from Wednesday to Friday in the week of the relevant level. Please follow this link for more details as well as CIMA’s entry deadlines.
CIMA Exam Timetable
If you have sat exams that you feel may give you exemptions from the case study please check with CIMA. Full details can be found in the link below.
CIMA Exemptions
The Prime course has been designed having listened to student feedback. It offers additional support in 3 key areas:
The features below apply to Objective Test courses only (not Case Studies).
Each course contains over 120 hours of content written and approved by CIMA
Check your progress with these tests, helping you to identify strengths and areas requiring further study.
See how course content can be applied to solve real business problems, helping you to apply your own knowledge practically in work.
Check if you are exam ready, with these multiple choice questions with instant feedback.
Online study text, accessed on a separate platform as an ebook, containing all the theory needed to pass your exams, including examples, questions and answers.
Online exam practice kit, accessed on a separate platform as an ebook, containing revision topics and past exam questions.
Welcome Pack outlining syllabus, exam structure and learning resources available with CIMAstudy Prime.
Breaks the course down into a week by week study phase at both the learning and revision phase, highlighting key topic areas and study tips. This allows you to better plan your studies around work and life commitments.
You will have access to a webinar recorded by a Kaplan Distance Learning tutor. The tutor will introduce you to your course, explain the various study material available to you, and provide advice and guidance on how to reach the goal of passing your examination.
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