Consulting and advisory firm PwC Cyprus has teamed up with CIM-Cyprus Business School to launch a joint work-study programme, according to an announcement released on Thursday.

The programme aims to offer young people the opportunity to pursue a degree in accounting and finance while working as paid professionals at PwC Cyprus.

Through the scheme, participants will study for the three-year ‘BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance’ degree, awarded by the University of West London and delivered by CIM in Nicosia and Limassol.  

According to the announcement, candidates will attend evening classes and work simultaneously, receiving both a salary and a scholarship from PwC.

The initiative falls under the ‘Education and Culture’ pillar of the PwC Foundation and is designed to connect academic education with practical work experience.  

It also supports national efforts to link higher education to the labour market and offers access to students from economically vulnerable backgrounds.

It was also noted that the University of West London, which has been operating in Cyprus since 2011, is currently ranked as the number one British university. 

Eleni Vasiliou, Human Resources Manager at PwC Cyprus, said that educating young people is “an integral part of our organisation and of the PwC Foundation”.

She explained that the firm is committed to supporting the local community and described this effort as part of their “long-standing dedication”. 

Vasiliou added that PwC continues to invest in “people with vision and determination”.

And she concluded that, “Through such initiatives, we contribute in our own way to the development and professional education of those who strive to fulfill their dreams and ambitions.” 

Yangos Hadjiyiannis, CEO of CIM-Cyprus Business School, said they are “delighted to announce our collaboration with PwC Cyprus for the work-study scheme”. 

He called the initiative “an innovative plan fully aligned with the needs of the modern labour market”.

As he put it, “As the leading Cypriot Business School, we are once again pioneering by partnering with one of the world’s top professional services organisations.”

He added, “We are confident in the success of this initiative and invite the public to submit their applications.” 

According to CIM, the school has been offering evening-only classes since 1978 to accommodate working individuals.  

Applicants must submit their CVs to PwC Cyprus, which will evaluate the applications and invite shortlisted candidates for an interview.  

Those selected will benefit from the full programme for as long as they remain employed at the firm. 

More information is available through the official websites here.