University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDT) is proud to announce that its accounting program has earned endorsement by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession.
IMA’s Endorsement of Higher Education initiative recognizes programs that meet high educational standards, enabling students to pursue and earn the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) credential.
Dr. Rachid Benlamri, Vice President, Academic Affairs at UDST said: “We take pride in what our University was able to accomplish in such a short time. Endorsement by IMA is a great achievement that will help our undergraduate accounting students better prepare for a rewarding career in management accounting. We wish to thank our acclaimed faculty members and academic staff who have been working on the program. This is a testament to the quality of our curriculum that will benefit both the future careers of our students and the organizations where they will work.”
To qualify for endorsement by IMA, schools must meet the following criteria: (1) the program must substantially cover the CMA exam content; (2) the program must have adequate faculty resources to deliver this content; (3) the program must be accredited by a recognized accreditation organization and (4) a faculty member must be designated as an IMA Campus Advocate.
“IMA is pleased to welcome UDST’s College of Business Management to the growing list of colleges and schools that support the CMA exam program and have achieved a consistent standard of excellence,” said Raef Lawson, CMA, CPA, CFP, CFA, IMA vice president of research and professor-in-residence. “High-quality, up-to-date educational programs that support the current needs of businesses will help future professional management accountants accomplish their career objectives and meet the competency expectations of employers.”
IMA’s globally-recognized CMA program is a relevant assessment of advanced accounting and financial management knowledge in areas such as financial planning, analysis, control and decision support – each of which is increasingly critical in meeting the changing needs of business, and therefore, essential learning for students of accounting and finance.
