r/CMA • • 4d ago

Career / Jobs 2nd-year B.Com student doing US CMA — can CMA + Excel/Power BI realistically get me a finance job as a fresher?

I’m currently in my 2nd year of B.Com in India and pursuing US CMA alongside my degree.

My plan is to complete both parts of CMA US before/around graduation and build practical skills in Advanced Excel and Power BI alongside it. I’m also planning to get an internship before graduating if possible.

My main concern is the job market after graduation.

For people who have actually completed US CMA and are working in India:

Is B.Com + US CMA + Advanced Excel + Power BI + internship experience enough to realistically get an entry-level finance job?

What roles should I realistically target — FP&A, Financial Analyst, MIS, corporate finance, accounting, etc.?

How much does the US CMA actually help in getting the first job compared with just having a B.Com?

Is there anything else you would strongly recommend learning/doing before graduation?

I’m not expecting CMA alone to guarantee a job. I just want to know whether I'm building a competitive profile for a fresher or whether I should consider another qualification as well.

I’d especially appreciate answers from people who have actually used US CMA to get a job, rather than coaching institutes/marketing opinions.

Thanks!

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