The new accreditation provides new opportunities to improve qualifications of participants of MBA studies at the Faculty of Management of the University of Lodz. Thanks to this accreditation, students will have a chance to enter an accelerated path to obtaining the CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) title – a prestigious professional title confirming advanced knowledge and skills in management accounting.
The title is awarded by the AICPA® & CIMA®, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and advocate for the global finance profession on behalf of 597,000 members, candidates and registrants from 188 countries and territories. Through the promotion of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) titles and other specialised qualifications, professional education and so-called ‘thought leadership’, they support their members and committed professionals and share with them the knowledge and opportunities to become leaders in shaping a more stable future conducive to social inclusion and sustainable development.
Professionals with CIMA Diploma work at the heart of business. CIMA cooperates closely with employers, continually updating its curriculum, so it remains the first choice when recruiting business leaders with a background in finance.
I am extremely proud that our MBA programme has obtained accreditation from AICPA & CIMA, which will allow our students to earn the prestigious Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) title. This is a great distinction and proof of the high quality of our programme. We believe that the combination of an MBA degree and the professional qualification obtained will not only give our graduates an edge in the job market, but also prepare them for key roles in the global business environment. Our goal has always been to offer the highest level of education, and this accreditation is confirmation that we are on the right track
– says Dr hab. Justyna Dobroszek, Associate Professor at the University of Lodz, Head of the Polish American MBA Programme.
The CGMA title is synonymous with excellence in financial management and management accounting, and its availability to our MBA students enhances the value of the education we offer. Our priority is to educate leaders who are prepared to meet the challenges of today's business world. With this accreditation, our graduates will be even better prepared for strategic roles in organisations around the world
– underlines Dr hab. Tomasz Czapla, Associate Professor at the University of Lodz, Dean of the Faculty of Management at the University of Lodz.
This accreditation is yet another step in our university's commitment to offering the highest quality education that prepares MBA students to succeed in the rapidly changing world of business. It confirms the alignment of the MBA studies curriculum with the global standards and expectations of the financial industry.
The CGMA qualification is one of several certification pathways certifying professional skills and knowledge that are offered as part of the Polish American MBA studies at the Faculty of Management. MBA studies participants can also choose certification in areas such as project management, marketing or accounting.
Admissions is currently underway for the 27th edition of the MBA studies at the Faculty of Management of the University of Lodz.
We encourage you to apply and join the ranks of future business leaders.
You can find the programme details on the website www.mba.uni.lodz.pl (in Polish)
Edit: Business Development Centre at the Faculty of Management, University of Lodz