CIMA Strategic Level
The Strategic level is the capstone of the CGMA Professional Qualification — where you move from managing performance to setting strategy. Three objective tests and one case study build the senior-finance skills of formulating strategy, evaluating and managing strategic and opera
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Pass Mark
Objective tests: 100/150 (~67%). Case study: 80/150 (~53%)
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About the CIMA Strategic Level
The Strategic level is the capstone of the CGMA Professional Qualification — where you move from managing performance to setting strategy. Three objective tests and one case study build the senior-finance skills of formulating strategy, evaluating and managing strategic and operational risk, and developing financial strategy for the long term.
What You'll Learn
Career Relevance
Passing the Strategic level, combined with three years of relevant practical experience, earns you the CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) designation and full CIMA membership (ACMA). This opens senior roles such as Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Director, CFO, Internal Audit Director, and senior strategic roles across industry and consulting.
Exam Format
- Pass Mark:Objective tests: 100/150 (~67%). Case study: 80/150 (~53%)
- Format:Three 90-minute objective tests (one per pillar — E, P, F) assessed independently on demand, plus one 3-hour Case Study (synoptic assessment) sat in one of four windows per year. Candidates must pass all three objective tests before sitting the case study.
Prerequisites
You must have completed the Management level (E2, P2, F2 plus the Management Case Study) before registering at the Strategic level. In practice this usually means completing the full Operational and Management levels in sequence; direct exemptions into the Strategic level are rare and typically require chartered membership of another recognised body.
Subjects in the CIMA Strategic Level
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How the CIMA Strategic Level is assessed
Structure of the objective tests and case study for this level.
3 objective tests (90 min each) + 1 Case Study (3 hours)
Three 90-minute objective tests (one per pillar — E, P, F) assessed independently on demand, plus one 3-hour Case Study (synoptic assessment) sat in one of four windows per year. Candidates must pass all three objective tests before sitting the case study.
Objective tests on demand; case study in Feb, May, Aug, Nov windows
Objective tests: 100/150 (~67%). Case study: 80/150 (~53%)
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