Sponsored student research
Sponsored Student Research gives businesses the opportunity to tailor postgraduate research projects to their needs. There are four key degrees which allow tailored student projects.
"MOOG Components Group has been very pleased with Cranfield students' commitment and intensity. They have achieved in a short time several significant cost saving ideas and embedded in our team new methods of looking analytically at our design and manufacturing processes."
MSc Projects
The MSc (Master of Science) is typically a 1 year taught postgraduate degree, involving lectures, examination, and a short project. At Cranfield we offer research MSc programmes, where a longer project or set of projects is undertaken full-time. MSc projects can be sponsored by businesses and tailored to deliver output relevant to your business needs.
Three MSc sponsorship options are available:
1. MSc by research is a one year sponsored project by a high-class graduate researching into a company identified problem. Costs depend on the type of research and the department which undertakes it. Project scope is by agreement with the appropriate academic supervisor, and may be within any of Cranfield University’s areas of expertise.
2. Project-based work within the taught MSc programme is a full-time three month thesis project, often with the graduate based in the company location. Timing varies between departments, but often students are assigned to the project between October and April, commencing work on the project in June. Again, costs depend on the project content. Project scope is as above.
3. Group project within the taught MSc programme is similar to 2. above but involves a group of students researching a bigger project.
MBA project
This is a part-time project undertaken by a high class graduate with considerable business experience, including several days at the company location. Companies approach Cranfield University with a business problem or issue that needs solving. Projects are allocated in January/February and undertaken from April – September and may involve two or three graduates. Typically, costs are contained to expenses. Project scope is by agreement with the appropriate academic supervisor, around areas such as business planning, strategic planning, change management, finance and general management.
PhD project
Individual research in an area that has an element of new, unique learning about it. Companies approach Cranfield University with a problem or issue that needs solving. A high-quality graduate is tasked with investigating the problem, in order to earn their qualification.
Projects typically last three years. The minimum cost to the company is £17,000 per year which includes academic supervision and appropriate use of Cranfield University facilities.
EngD project
Engineering Doctorate (EngD) degree, which is a professional doctorate combining industry-based research, management courses and professional development activities.
This programme provides a significant part of the funding for individual research projects to doctoral level for critical, commonly sponsored work where a significant contribution to knowledge will be achieved. The postgraduate students with engineering and physical science degrees and also follow aspects of the MBA programme. The programme lasts for 4 years. The minimum cost to the company is £9,000 per year which includes academic supervision and use of Cranfield facilities. Alternatively, company employees can register as company based students and the stipend is paid to the company to offset salary and equipment costs.
