B.Com. with CMA (USA)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a professional certification credential in the management accounting and financial management domain that opens the doors of global career to the learners. Cavalier College offers a select group of students the opportunity to prepare for this highly sought-after course while they study for their B.Com. program of Bangalore North University.

The CMA certification signifies that the person possesses knowledge in the areas of financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics. The Institute of Management Accountants USA is one of the two global bodies that offers the CMA Certification. CMA (USA) - certified professionals work inside organizations of all sizes, industries, and types, including manufacturing and services, public and private enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, Government entities, and multinational corporations worldwide. To obtain certification, candidates must pass a rigorous exam, meet an educational requirement, experience requirement, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning through continuing professional education (CPE).

The exam is conducted in two four-hour parts with focus on financial planning, analysis, control, and decision support.

Each exam consists of descriptive questions and two 30-minute essay questions. Candidates are given 3 hours to complete the multiple-choice section and one hour to complete the essays. Candidates must show their work for the essay questions in order to receive credit. Parts 1 and 2 of the CMA exam are scored on a scale of 0–500 with a candidate's raw score converted to a uniform scaled score against all exam candidates. On this scale, a score of 360 represents the minimum passing scaled score.

Part 1 – Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics :

• External financial reporting decisions (15%)
• Planning, budgeting and forecasting (20%)
• Performance management (20%)
• Cost management
• Internal controls (15%)
• Technology and Analytics (15%)

Part 2 – Strategic Financial Management :

• Financial statement analysis (20%)
• Corporate finance (20%)
• Decision analysis (25%)
• Risk management (10%)
• Investment decisions (10%)
• Professional ethics (15%)

The specialization is largely taught by industry professionals who give students live projects to work on. Students are also given internships with leading companies to gain practical knowledge.

Our dedicated faculty, industry-aligned curriculum, and state-of-the-art facilities create an enriching learning environment for aspiring professionals. Graduates of this program will emerge with a strong foundation in commerce, coupled with the prestigious CMA qualification, positioning them as sought-after professionals in the world of finance and accounting.

Prepare for a successful career in commerce with the B.Com with CMA program at Cavalier College – where academic excellence meets professional acumen.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed two years Pre-University course of Karnataka State or its equivalent from any Indian or Foreign approved education board or institution are eligible for admission into this course as notified by the University from time to time.

Career prospects

Graduates of this program are highly sought-after by data-driven organizations such as Banks, Multinational Corporations (MNCs), and technology-intensive manufacturing operations in various roles like Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Architect, Risk Analyst, etc.