The Master in Strategic Management Accounting (MSMA) is a two in one qualification offered by the Faculty of Accountancy, UITM. The MSMA is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (CIMA) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). In line with the government’s aspiration to increase the number of Bumiputera’ Professional Accountants the MSMA program, besides fulfilling the needs for a postgraduate qualification, also provides a route to acquire an international professional qualification. The graduates of this program will be awarded with a Master’s Degree and the CIMA professional qualification (after successfully completing the CIMA Strategic Case Study Course). CIMA graduates will be able to become Associate/Fellow CIMA members and will also obtain the status of Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA), upon fulfilling the professional membership requirements. Students may register either for full-time or part-time study for the Master in Strategic Management Accounting.

Entry requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy (Honours) from UiTM or any Institution of Higher Learning (recognized by UiTM Senate and accredited by CIMA) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy (Honours) from UiTM or any Institution of Higher Learning (recognized by UiTM Senate and accredited by CIMA) with a minimum CGPA of 2.80 with a minimum of 3 years relevant working experience.
• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CPA (Australia), MICPA, ICAEW, ICAS or other equivalent Professional Accounting Qualification from the Accounting Bodies) recognized by UiTM Senate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy (Honours) from UiTM or any Institution of Higher Learning with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and a minimum working experience of 6 years
• Bachelor’s degree in the Business-related fields (or equivalent) from UiTM or any Institution of Higher Learning (recognized by UiTM Senate) with a minimum CGPA of 3.30.
• Bachelor’s degree in the Business-related fields (or equivalent) from UiTM or any Institution of Higher Learning (recognized by UiTM Senate) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and a minimum working experience of 6 years.

MSMA Program

The MSMA program requires students to complete 37 credit units of coursework and 6 credit units of Strategic Case Study.

What Is SCS?

• A 3-hour integrative exam testing strategic-level skills where students role-play a senior finance professional within a fictional business scenario
• Tests application of knowledge from CIMA Strategic modules: E3 (Strategy), P3 (Risk Management), and F3 (Financial Strategy)
  
  

How CIMA SCS Is Integrated in UiTM AC704

• The programme explicitly includes a dedicated module for Strategic Case Study within the required 6 credits, preparing students to sit the external SCS exam aligned with CIMA’s standards.
• The SCS component culminates in the external exam—which, when passed, unlocks the CIMA qualification and eligibility for CGMA/CIMA membership, alongside the academic master's degree

*Students need to complete the externally assessed CIMA Strategic Case study to be awarded the CIMA professional qualification.

Duration

Full time – 1 ½ years

Part time – 2 years

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	Hear from our graduates : ‘It prepares me for a senior management role by improving my decision-making abilities and helping me gain global recognition in the global job market. The practical, real-world application of the SCS exam ensures me equipped to contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of an organization.’ Zulainiah Abdul Rashed ACMA, CGMA Head of Coporate FP & A - CARSOME
	‘The CIMA programme was a transformative step in my career combining academic depth with practical relevance, sharpening my strategic thinking and business acumen, and ultimately leading to a well earned promotion’. Mohamad Ezarin Mazlan ACMA, CGMA Manager, Corporate & Project Finance Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)