Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Duration
24
months
Intakes
September
Language
English
Cranfield School of Management
Central Ave
Cranfield
Bedford, MK43 0AL / United Kingdom
Cranfield
Bedford, MK43 0AL / United Kingdom
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Programs at Cranfield
MBA
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
46,405
Intakes
September
Deadline
July 11
Average GMAT
680
Class Size
41
Avg. Work Exp (years)
9.0
Avg. Salary
124,086
Features
- Program offers three career pathways: Executive Career, Entrepreneurial Career, or Independent Career.
Executive MBA
Duration
28 months
Language
English
Tuition
27,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
July 17
Average GMAT
680
Features
- Classes take place at Cranfield from Thursday to Saturday.
- Program offers Commecial, Finance and Entrepreneurship pathways.
Senior Leader Apprenticeship+ Executive MBA
Duration
28 months
Language
English
Tuition
27,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
July 17
Average GMAT
680
Features
- Classes take place at Cranfield from Thursday to Saturday.
- Program offers Commecial, Finance and Entrepreneurship pathways.
Cranfield MBA Dual-Degree
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Intakes
September
Features
- Students start with a McS degree, then begin the MBA program the following September.
- Total fees are £22,097 (MBA-only 2023 entry), plus fees for chosen MSc course.
- Students can apply for part two of the programme (Full-time MBA) with a 50% alumni scholarship, once they are enrolled in the specialist master’s.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
12
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
18
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
80
FT Global MBA 2024
88
FT Global MBA 2023
93
Economist MBA 2022
97
FT EMBA 2022
Ranked
12
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
18
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
80
FT Global MBA 2024
88
FT Global MBA 2023
93
Economist MBA 2022
97
FT EMBA 2022
Scholarships
- Cranfield Australian Alumni Scholarship
- Cranfield MBA Scholarship for Women in STEM
- Cranfield New Zealand Alumni Scholarship
- Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship
- Relithan (Technology) Scholarship
- Santander Scholarships
- Simon Rowlands MBA 1986 Scholarship Fund
- The Worshipful Company of Farmers scholarship
- The Spotcap Fintech Fellowship
- 50th Anniversary Scholarships: 50 SCHOLARS FOR 50 YEARS
- Cranfield MBA Scholarship for Women Leaders
- Andrew Daroof Scholarship
- Sino-British Leadership Scholarship
- British and European Leadership Scholarships
School Discussions
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School Discussions
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Question about some Masters- ESCP or EDHEC or Cranfield.
MG89
started Oct 30, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Oct 30
Executive Education
Executive MBA (EMBA)
I'm thinking about enrolling in a master's program at either ESCP or EDHEC and Cranfield.
1-Online Executive Master in International Business (EMIB) at ESCP - offer no ECTS, and its a private degree.
2-MSc International Business Management - EDHEC - 120 ECTS, but I contacted EDHEC and they told me...
Question about some Masters- ESCP or EDHEC or Cranfield.
MG89
started Oct 30, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Oct 30
Executive Education
Executive MBA (EMBA)
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I'm thinking about enrolling in a master's program at either ESCP or EDHEC and Cranfield.
1-Online Executive Master in International Business (EMIB) at ESCP - offer no ECTS, and its a private degree.
2-MSc International Business Management - EDHEC - 120 ECTS, but I contacted EDHEC and they told me...

308
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Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan
started Sep 17, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data)
Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...

Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan
started Sep 17, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
308
Replies
80701
Views
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data)
Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...

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Best MSc & MiM degrees for international students' placement
Duncan
started Jul 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jul 11
Master in Management (MSc)
In this post, I pick the 40 FT-ranked schools with the highest international mobility in the FT MiM 2020 ranking, remove the ten with the fewest international students, and then remove the ten remaining with the lowest employment ("placement", in earlier rankings).
The 20 best schools are below, s...

Best MSc & MiM degrees for international students' placement
Duncan
started Jul 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jul 11
Master in Management (MSc)
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In this post, I pick the 40 FT-ranked schools with the highest international mobility in the FT MiM 2020 ranking, remove the ten with the fewest international students, and then remove the ten remaining with the lowest employment ("placement", in earlier rankings).
The 20 best schools are below, s...
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Seeking reading material advice for MSc Management student.
d.vi
started Mar 08, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Mar 8
Hi all!
I have enrolled to the MSc Management program (MiM) at Cranfield School of Business starting in Sept 2024. I do not have a background in business/management studies, although I do have ~42 months of production management experience at an animation studio.
My question is regarding books, ca...
Seeking reading material advice for MSc Management student.
d.vi
started Mar 08, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Mar 8
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Views
Hi all!
I have enrolled to the MSc Management program (MiM) at Cranfield School of Business starting in Sept 2024. I do not have a background in business/management studies, although I do have ~42 months of production management experience at an animation studio.
My question is regarding books, ca...
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967
Views
Cranfield MBA vs UCD Smurfit MBA
Sine Roar
started Jan 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jan 11
Application
Hi,
I carry a 13 years of experience and come from India. Have been into automotive and education services with roles in domains such as Program Management, Supply Chain and Operational Strategy.
I am intending to do a FT MBA program and my post MBA goals will be to lead and drive strategic roles...
Cranfield MBA vs UCD Smurfit MBA
Sine Roar
started Jan 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jan 11
Application
7
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Views
Hi,
I carry a 13 years of experience and come from India. Have been into automotive and education services with roles in domains such as Program Management, Supply Chain and Operational Strategy.
I am intending to do a FT MBA program and my post MBA goals will be to lead and drive strategic roles...

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GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...

GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
189
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133073
Views
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
2
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289
Views
Cranfield vs Esade MBA
HG
started Dec 19, 2023 |
Sam_F
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Cranfield vs Esade MBA
HG
started Dec 19, 2023 |
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Two days left for the SLA scheme that pays for most of your...
Duncan
started Jun 28, 2023 |
I just saw this post from Cranfied:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lauren-thackray-marketeer_execmba-cranfieldemba-parttimemba-activity-7079819492821737472-p94u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Two days are left for expressions of interest in the Senior Leadership Apprenticeships.

Two days left for the SLA scheme that pays for most of your...
Duncan
started Jun 28, 2023 |
0
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I just saw this post from Cranfied:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lauren-thackray-marketeer_execmba-cranfieldemba-parttimemba-activity-7079819492821737472-p94u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Two days are left for expressions of interest in the Senior Leadership Apprenticeships.
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Cranfield vs Hult(London) EMBA
HBEMBA
started Jun 20, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 20
Wondering how to decide between these two schools for an Executive MBA. I'm currently in the UK and will eventually, perhaps in 5 years time, move to the USA. Both have the specialisation options I'm looking for. Does anyone have any thoughts on which school would be better in the long run for caree...
Cranfield vs Hult(London) EMBA
HBEMBA
started Jun 20, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 20
3
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Views
Wondering how to decide between these two schools for an Executive MBA. I'm currently in the UK and will eventually, perhaps in 5 years time, move to the USA. Both have the specialisation options I'm looking for. Does anyone have any thoughts on which school would be better in the long run for caree...
1
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126
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What is special about Cranfield when it comes to Finance
Thant Htet Sint
started Jun 14, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 14
Hello everyone !
FT MiF Rankings 2023 is out now.
https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/2946/masters-in-finance-pre-experience-2023
I have found out that Cranfield has an approximate salary of $75k, even higher than Edinburgh, followed by Warwick. I know that Cranfield is highly reputable for its resea...
What is special about Cranfield when it comes to Finance
Thant Htet Sint
started Jun 14, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 14
1
Replies
126
Views
Hello everyone !
FT MiF Rankings 2023 is out now.
https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/2946/masters-in-finance-pre-experience-2023
I have found out that Cranfield has an approximate salary of $75k, even higher than Edinburgh, followed by Warwick. I know that Cranfield is highly reputable for its resea...
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