Start your transformation with our full-time MBA programme
Cranfield School of Management’s Full-time MBA is a life-changing journey that redefines your future. As one of the UK's oldest and most prestigious MBA programmes, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024, our MBA has recently undergone a complete redesign in 2023 to remain one of the freshest and most innovative in the world.
The Cranfield Transformation MBA equips you with the skills and instincts needed to lead in a rapidly changing business landscape. This programme is not just about boosting your salary or securing a new role; it's about transforming your network, expanding your knowledge, and accelerating your career.
Our redesigned, one-year immersive experience offers unparalleled opportunities, including real client projects, an international study exchange, and access to a vast alumni network ranked #1 globally for its breadth. With a year-long and credit-bearing MBA career development programme and a number of 1-2-1 advisory and coaching support, you’ll unlock new connections, mindsets, and ambitions, preparing you to be the leader everyone turns to in the boardroom. Join a programme where transformation is more than a promise – it's a reality.
Overview
- Start date29 September 2025
- Duration12 months
- DeliveryYou will be assessed through a mixture of exams, written projects and presentations.
- QualificationMBA
- Study typeFull-time
- CampusCranfield campus
Key features of the Transformation MBA at Cranfield
Problem-based and practice-led learning
Focus on career outcomes
Focus on leadership development
Extensive international experience
The Cranfield experience
Why choose the Transformation MBA at Cranfield?
With so many study options available, we understand that choosing where and what to study is a significant decision, not to mention investment. The Financial Times 2024 MBA rankings ranked Cranfield in the European Top Ten for both career progression and value for money - which means a high return on your investment.
At Cranfield School of Management, we believe in the power of transformation, tailored to each individual, that can change the trajectory of your life. Our alumni include countless CEOs, COOs, and CFOs who now lead Fortune 500 companies - a testament to the life-changing impact of our programme. We are so proud that they remain engaged and valuable members of the Cranfield community and actively participate in mentoring programmes, network events, consultancy projects and often offer internship opportunities.
A globally recognised MBA programme…
Course details
The Cranfield Transformation MBA is meticulously designed with a focus on career outcomes, placing project work at the heart of the curriculum. The customisable programme is structured in four distinct parts, offering flexibility and depth.
Course delivery
You will be assessed through a mixture of exams, written projects and presentations.
Group Project and Individual Project
Group project
The programme includes a compulsory consultancy project. Working in small groups, you will apply what you have learnt in your core and elective modules to the project. You will help an organisation to tackle a contemporary challenge, researching the problem, analysing data and making recommendations for action.
Individual project
Internships and company-based projects allow you to apply your learning in a real business environment, get experience in a sector of interest, gain international exposure and can support your career progression. You can source an internship or project yourself, or use the School's alumni network or dedicated Careers and Employability Service to help you find the right organisation.
Modules
Compulsory modules
- Applied Organisational Behaviour
- Accounting
- Strategic Operations Management
- Strategic Marketing
- Economics of Organisations and Strategy
- Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
- Project Management Introduction
- Global Macroeconomics and Business Environment
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Challenges for Leaders: Managing People and Change
- Data Analytics and Decision Making
- Leadership in Action
- Leading Sustainable Business
Elective modules
Finance
- Corporate Financial Strategy
- Investment and Risk Management
- Managing International Mergers and Acquisitions
Entrepreneurship
- Leading and Managing the Family Enterprise
Strategy
- International Strategy
- Strategising in Challenging Contexts
- Strategic Human Resource Management in the 21st Century
- Driving Value Through the Supply Chain
Leadership
- Leaders as Thinkers: Leadership through Philosophy
- Negotiating in Business and Organisations
- Leading Sales and Customer Management Organisations
- Business Law
Strategy and Leadership
- Managing Strategic Innovation
- International Strategy
Projects
- Independent Project
Teaching team
Our faculty are dedicated to advancing management practices. As industry leaders with practical experience, they bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom, ensuring that what you learn at Cranfield is both current and cutting-edge. Their close ties with organisations through consultancy, executive development programmes, and sponsored research enhance the relevance and impact of your education. Learn more about our distinguished faculty in the news section of our website. The Programme Director is Professor Leila Alinaghian.
Accreditation
Cranfield School of Management is proud to be among the elite 1% of schools worldwide with triple accreditation of AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, plus we are accredited as a business school by the Small Business Charter in recognition of our expertise and support for SMEs. Our MBA programme is recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for meeting the rigorous standards required for management development and you will receive an additional professional qualification from the CMI, which will enhance your employability prospects post-graduation, especially in Europe.
We are also a proud member of GMAC, further underscoring our commitment to excellence in management education.
How to apply
Next steps
1. Check your eligibility
2. Book a call with our friendly team to discuss your questions and funding options
3. Ready to apply? – read our helpful application guide
How to apply
To apply, you first need to register on our online system. Once you've created an account, you can create, save, and edit your application form before submitting it.
After submitting your online application along with the required supporting documents, our admissions team will process it. You will then receive an email informing you whether your application is successful, unsuccessful, or if the course director or a senior faculty member would like to interview you before making a decision. Interviews are usually conducted via video conference or face-to-face if you can travel to Cranfield.
Early application discounts and deadlines
Competition for places on our Full-time MBA programme is strong, and top scholarships are often allocated early. We strongly recommend applying early to increase your chances of securing a place and any financial support, as well as benefitting from our early application discounts on the tuition fee. We process all applications on a continual basis; you do not need to wait for a deadline to apply.
We offer reduced tuition fees for those who apply early. This discount is in addition to any partial Cranfield scholarships you may be awarded. To ensure a smooth process, we suggest submitting your application and all supporting documents a few days before the discount deadline.
For September 2025
| Tuition fee discount*: |
Discount deadlines Apply before: |
| 10% off 2024/25 tuition fees (reduction of £5,570) |
27 October 2024 |
| 10% off 2025/26 tuition fees (reduction of £4,730) |
8 December 2024 |
| 5% off 2025/26 tuition fees (reduction of £2,365) |
23 March 2025 |
| 3% off 2025/26 tuition fees (reduction of £1,420) |
11 May 2025 |
| No 2025/26 tuition fee discount |
Final deadlines: 14 July 2025 (International) 22 September 2025 (UK residents)** |
*Early Application Discount Terms and Conditions: To qualify for a tuition fee discount, a complete application must be submitted by the deadline specified in the table above. This discount is only applicable to the Full-time MBA programme starting in the 2025/2026 academic year and can be combined with partial scholarships offered by Cranfield School of Management. Promotional discounts are subject to change and may be withdrawn or amended at any time without prior notice. There is no cash alternative available.
**For UK & Ireland passport holders and residents with pre-settled or settled status only.
If you apply after our final deadline, we will do our best to place you in your first-choice start date. However, for international applicants, visa processing times may mean you will need to start with a later cohort.
Need guidance on your application?
Our MBA team is here to help you submit the best possible application. If you have any questions, please contact us at mbaenquiries@cranfield.ac.uk.
