Manchester Metropolitan University

CIMA has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University to offer CIMA members and students the opportunity to obtain an additional qualification.

There are two programmes available:

  • BA (Hons) sustainable performance management
  • MSc strategic business management.

The BA programme is suitable for CIMA students that have passed the management level of the CIMA qualification as well as members who may not have a degree.

The MSc is aimed at members that have successfully completed the exams within the CIMA professional syllabus and the practical experience assessment.

Further information on both of these programmes is available in the right hand menu. 

What is Manchester Metropolitan University?
Manchester Metropolitan University is part of the largest higher education campus in the UK. It is one of the most extensive education centres in Europe.

Manchester Metropolitan University is proud to be the most popular* university for undergraduate applications in the UK. It has over 36,000 students across a range of subjects including accounting and finance, business and management, science and engineering, healthcare and social work, clothing design and technology, art and design, humanities, law and teaching. 

Offering subject areas that serve industry, commerce and the professions, the university has built up an enviable reputation for providing work ready graduates with the mix of thinking, problem solving and practical skills that employers want.

Leading the way
Based across six sites, including one in Cheshire, the university buildings range from ultra modern to traditional and offer extensive facilities and vibrant undergraduate communities.

With academic roots dating back to the early 19th century, Manchester Metropolitan University has a proud tradition of excellence and a reputation for welcoming students from diverse backgrounds, countries and cultures.

They are ranked fourth for research amongst the UK’s teaching universities in attracting funds from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and ensure that you’ll benefit from that research expertise in the subjects you choose to study.

Focused on your career

  • 89%† of graduates go straight into work or further study within six months of graduation
  • professionally relevant courses which place your future career at the heart of your learning. More than 70 professional associations recognise the quality and practical focus of their courses
  • You’ll benefit from the strong, professionally-focused relationships that the academic staff have built with many organisations and companies at regional, national and international levels
  • With world class facilities and dedicated, professional staff, they ensure students are graduate ready for the workplace.

'Employers tell us they don’t just want people who can pass exams. They’re looking for graduates who can present themselves well; they’re looking for people with confidence and initiative. We try to embed that into every course that we teach.'

* UCAS figures for 2011
† Source: DLHE survey 2009 for all respondents available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.