Full-time MBA

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1:5 academic staff to student ratio

170 professional network with alumni from over countries Our worldwide community is a powerful 100% of research is ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ for impact *Latest Research Excellence Framework

Quadruple Accredited School of Management

AMBA | EQUIS AACSB International The Small Business Charter

6th For teaching influence Latest Business School Teaching Power Rankings, compiled for the Financial Times 2021 in the world

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Why choose Cranfield?

Cranfield Schoo l of Management is one of Europe’s oldest, most prestigious business schools , with an MBA that consistently ranks amongst the best in the UK. Cranfield is known for its focus on transformation, excellence in leadership development, and strong connections with global businesses. Where other schools may refer to themselves as business schools, Cranfield School of Management proudly put the emphasis on the word ‘management’. A much more complex, and rewarding perspective. The areas we help our students manage are broad, ever-changing and challenging. The world is going through a period of immense change and uncertainty, and business leaders are more and more looked to as the ones who need to take responsibility for seeing patterns in the chaos. This is why Cranfield’s MBA builds careers and people. Being a business leader is bigger than just doing business. Our MBA is designed to transform future leaders personally and professionally, unlocking a transformation unique to each individual. Choose from our three distinct career pathways: Executive (Internship), Entrepreneurship or Independent (Consulting). As well as gain multiple international experiences, which include a month in either Spain or Italy with ESCP (the world’s first business school).

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Rankings and credibility

We are one of only a few schools worldwide to hold quadruple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA (the Association of MBAs), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System of the European Foundation for Management Development), and the Small Business Charter. Our Full-time MBA is also dual-accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This allows students to distinguish themselves from other graduates by earning the CMI’s professional management qualification in addition to their MBA. Our quadruple accreditation places us among the top 1% of business schools worldwide.

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Recent rankings for the Transformation MBA

1st For Career Progression

Europe No. 1 For Learning

Europe No. 2 For Entrepreneurship

in Europe (No 10 worldwide)

Financial Times Global Top 100 MBAs 2025

Bloomberg Best B-Schools 2024/25

Bloomberg Best B-Schools 2024/25

Top 10 For value for money

Top 5 Full-time MBA ranked in the UK

20th Full-time MBA ranked in the world

in Europe (No 19 worldwide)

Poets & Quants Top International MBA Programs of 2024/25

Financial Times Global Top 100 MBAs 2025

Bloomberg Best B-Schools 2024/25

Top 10% For Payback Speed

Top 10% For Alumni Outcomes

worldwide

worldwide

QS Global MBA Rankings 2026

QS Global MBA Rankings 2026

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Programme overview Our Full-time MBA programme was redesigned in 2023 and is now more international , more personal , and even closer to business . It is a one-year immersive experience that includes opportunities to work with real clients, secure an internship, experience a month in Europe and attend our networking and speaker events at our dedicated entrepreneurship hub – all as part of a senior peer group that’s one of the most gender diverse cohorts in the world! Cranfield has partnered exclusively with ESCP Business School to provide an invaluable international opportunity in either Madrid or Turin. During this time, you’ll collaborate, exchange ideas, and compete in consultancy projects. The unique programme offers three distinct career pathways: Executive, Entrepreneurial, and Independent Consulting. So, no matter your career trajectory, there is a tailored career path to suit your future aspirations. Each pathway incorporates major project modules for internships, entrepreneurship, or consultancy, as well as electives geared towards specific career objectives.

Typical cohort profile

Ages: 25-33 Gender Ratio Overview: 51% male / 49% female Class size: 60 Nationalities: 22 Average post-MBA salary: $124,086 within three years of graduation

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The Transformation MBA Programme timetable

October–March

April–May

Core modules z Organisational Behaviour: Developing Leadership z Economics of Organisations and Strategy z Strategic Marketing z Financial Management and Accounting z Entrepreneurship z Leadership in Action z Global Macroeconomics and Business Environment z Strategic Operations Management z Strategic Management z Leading Sustainable Business

Elective modules (select three) z Negotiating in Business and Organisations z Successful Project Management z Driving Value through the Supply Chain z Corporate Financial Strategy z Entrepreneurial Finance z Leaders as Thinkers: Leadership through Philosophy

Orientation week

z Leadership week

z Business Analytics and Consulting z Career Development and Enhancement

1-2-1 Executive and Career Coaching

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June International specialisations (select one)

July–September Career pathways (select one)

Luxury management z International Luxury Management z Brand Management z Luxury Retail z Digital Marketing for Luxury FinTech and Innovation z An Introduction to Fintech z Financial Modelling z Digital Transformation: AI and Platforms z Advanced Fintech

Executive z Internship

Entrepreneurial z Entrepreneurship Journey

Consultancy z Foundations of Consulting

Independent z Independent Consulting Project

z The Skills You Need to Get Hired z Consulting for Total Societal Impact z Economic Consulting

z International Consultancy Project - Live Case Study

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Your MBA Scholarship opportunities We offer our students many funding options, including scholarships and financial loans . Our generous MBA alumni fund many of our scholarships. In addition, we are proud to offer awards that support diversity , recognise leadership potential, and strive to improve management practice across various sectors and regions worldwide.

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Explore MBA loan opportunities

Prodigy Finance Loan Programme

Lendwise Postgraduate Student Loan

StepEx Future Earnings Agreement

Postgraduate Master’s Loan

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Hear from our students

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The chance to learn again is wonderful. I feel truly privileged to receive the Woman in Leadership Scholarship and I want to use my position to inspire other women to follow their dreams. Feina Farhad, MBA student Antony and Amanda Jenkins Women in Leadership Scholarship Recipient 2023/24 Combing the Master’s in Design Thinking with a consecutive MBA offered me a unique opportunity to enhance my product development expertise with robust leadership and strategic skills. This powerful combination has equipped me to drive business transformation and conduct strategic portfolio reviews, all while effectively leading teams in the development of innovative products. “

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During my time at Cranfield, I have reflected deeply on my career and ultimately decided to stay in consulting, now with a stronger desire to helping my company confront its organisational challenges. When I return, I know I will be warmly welcomed and encouraged to take on greater management responsibilities. If your company is supportive, taking a sabbatical for an MBA can be a powerful way to invest in yourself while keeping your career options open. Staying with the same company, advancing in your role, and taking on new challenges can be just as fulfilling as changing paths. Yuto Arai, MBA student Consultant at CapGemini, Japan

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Career success

The Transformation MBA focuses on career outcomes to help you achieve your post-MBA career aspirations. • During the year-long Career Development and Enhancement module you will work with executive coaches, a senior career development manager, employer engagement manager and internship liaison officer to systematically support you in navigating career exploration and development. • Three career pathways – Executive, Entrepreneurial and Independent – will increase your exposure to the world of work. Each career pathway involves a project-based module that allows you to pursue a full-time internship, entrepreneurship journey, or consultancy project, enabling you to advance towards the career outcome you want. • If you choose to pursue an internship, it will be a Cranfield-exclusive internship. We have a 100% placement rate for our MBAs, and students have worked companies such as Coca Cola, Tui, Silverstone and Fujitsu. The alumni career mentoring programme offers the opportunity to learn from fellow alums, benefitting from their insight and experience, helping you to navigate your studies and into your first post-MBA job.

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$124

Average post-MBA salary $124,086 within three years of graduation

90% of students who were seeking employment secured a role within three months of finishing their MBA

74% of students secured a job in Europe

7% of students started their own business within 3 months of graduating

100% placement rate for internships

Lifelong careers service

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