At the Strategic level within the CIMA levels, you step into the role of a senior finance manager. The Case Study Examination recreates a realistic business context where you demonstrate the knowledge, skills, techniques, and professional mindset required for that position. For learners progressing through a CIMA course, including pathways offered via CIMA in the UK, this assessment acts as the capstone proving readiness for senior responsibility.
Strategic Case Study (SCS) at Nanaska
Know Your Pre-Seen (KYP)
Our Know Your Pre-Seen resource provides a thorough yet engaging interpretation of the official CIMA pre-seen case study material. Instead of reading through the document in its raw form, students receive a simplified, structured, and more interactive version. This includes visuals such as graphs, images, and charts, as well as clarifications, definitions, and explanatory notes. For learners navigating the CIMA levels, this tool ensures the pre-seen is presented in a way that is easy to understand while still capturing its full depth.
Industry Review (KYI)
The Know Your Industry document introduces students to the sector behind the case study. It clarifies industry-specific concepts, outlines the role of real-world stakeholders, and places technical issues in context. Key themes such as finance, mergers, acquisitions, CSR, ethics, risk, HR, IT, and legal matters are carefully examined. By connecting the pre-seen to real business situations, students see how the theories taught in a CIMA course are applied in practice.
Deep Dive
The Deep Dive resource offers an intensive analysis of the pre-seen. Facts, statistics, and figures are not only explained but also evaluated critically. Students are guided to see how these details link to business theories, industry trends, and the operations of global companies. Potential exam scenarios, issues, and question areas are also highlighted, ensuring candidates are prepared for the range of tasks expected in the CIMA Strategic Case Study exam.
Strategic Theory Revision
We provide complete revision materials covering E3, P3, and F3 at the Strategic level. These notes and podcasts are concise enough to be reviewed in limited time but still cover all the required theoretical knowledge for success. This ensures that learners preparing in Sri Lanka or abroad, and even those still asking what is CIMA, can refresh and consolidate their knowledge in line with exam needs.
Practice Mocks with Feedback
Students benefit from two practice mocks and four fully marked mocks. Each is designed to provide detailed insight into exam technique and areas of improvement. The practice mocks also form part of interactive group sessions, where students can engage with peers and tutors to deepen their understanding of key concepts. Personalised feedback is provided on marked scripts to help learners sharpen both technical and exam skills.
Ground Rules for Case Study Success
The Ground Rules document sets out the key principles for answering the exam effectively. It explains how examiner marking works, what skills need to be demonstrated, and how answers should be structured. By analysing past papers, we show learners how to think through questions, link their answers to the marking scheme, and build strong, balanced responses.
Core Activities & Past Paper Review
As the SCS exam reflects the responsibilities of a finance professional, our material aligns the exam’s core activities with real workplace tasks. In addition, a review of recent past papers is provided so learners can anticipate the types of questions asked and better prepare themselves for exam conditions.
Power & Financial Mock Papers
To strengthen preparation, we provide a Power Mock, focused on Enterprise and Performance Pillar scenarios, and a separate Financial Mock, which is particularly valuable for students seeking extra practice with the Finance Pillar. In addition, our ‘Possible Issues’ supporting document highlights potential exam questions, combining content from E3, P3, and F3, and offering model answers to help students build connections across the three subjects.
Personalised Support
Students receive continuous guidance through:
Additional Learning Aids
Nanaska also provides additional support including podcasts for studying on the move, business English training for effective professional writing in the three-hour typed CIMA Sri Lanka case study exam, and flexible timetables to suit individual study needs. Students receive continuous guidance to stay on track and manage time effectively.
24/7 Support and Individual Attention
Our lecturers are available around the clock via email, Zoom, SMS, or through WhatsApp group discussions, ensuring support is always accessible. Unlike larger institutions, Nanaska maintains limited batch sizes, enabling us to provide individual attention and track every student’s progress closely. This personalized approach is one of the reasons learners choose Nanaska for their CIMA course preparation.
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