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Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Learning Series

Prepare to join the ranks of elite management finance and accounting professionals as a Certified Management Accountant! NIU Outreach and the NIU College of Business have partnered with the IMA™ to offer the NEW CMA Learning system to aid in your professional development and as a study tool to help you prepare for the 4-Part CMA Exam.

The 4-Part Series involves 84 hours of classroom instruction. Candidates receive the CMA designation after successfully completing 4 computer based exams administered by the IMA™. Parts 1-3 may be taken in order, but candidates must pass these parts of the exam to be eligible to take the Part 4 exam.

Dates/Locations/Fees


CMA 3: Strategic Management
Event – # 8243

March 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2007

NIU Naperville, 1120 East Diehl Road

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cost:  NIU Alumni - $845 ($895 late)*
General Public - $895/$945*
*$50 added when registering within 14 days of start of class

Awards – CPE’s 3.3 (33 contact hrs) to candidates successfully completing the program

Register Online! | Printable Form PDF documentMore Details


CMA 4: Business Applications – Event # 8245

Saturdays, April 21 & 28, 2007

NIU Naperville, 1120 East Diehl Road

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost:  NIU Alumni - $495/$545*
General Public - $545/$595*
*$50 added when registering within 14 days of start of class

Awards CPE’s 1.5 (15 contact hrs) to candidates successfully completing the program

Register Online! | Printable Form PDF document| More Details


CMA 2: Financial Accounting & Reporting – Event # 8244

Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2007

NIU Naperville, 1120 East Diehl Road

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cost:  NIU Alumni - $845 ($895 late)*
General Public - $895/$945*
*$50 added when registering within 14 days of start of class

Awards CPE’s 3.3 (33 contact hrs) to candidates successfully completing the program.

Register Online! | Printable Form PDF document| More Details


CMA 1: Business Analysis

Saturdays, September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 2007

NIU Naperville, 1120 East Diehl Road

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cost:  NIU Alumni - $845 ($895 late)*
General Public - $895/$945*
*$50 added when registering within 14 days of start of class

Awards CPE’s 3.3 (33 contact hrs) to candidates successfully completing the program.

Register Online! | Printable Form PDF document| More Details


Cancellation/Transfer Policy:
At least 30 days prior to class start - Refund less $50 processing fee; 10-29 days prior to class start - Refund less $125 processing fee; 1-9 days - No Refund.
Transfers: At least 10 days prior to class start - $50 1-9 days $100; After class start - $150.

All cancellation/transfer requests must be in writing to: Donna M. Mann, Director, NIU Outreach Credentialing Programs, DeKalb, IL 60115; e-mail: dmann@niu.edu

NIU's program offers:

  • A comprehensive customized learning experience complete with printed study material, online self assessment readiness tools and interactive testing.
  • Quality instructors representing industry professionals and NIU College of Business faculty.
  • Convenient Saturday schedule and location.
  • Affordable fees! Introductory and package pricing available.
  • CPE's and Certificates of Completion from NIU.
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  Updated: 01/03/07