School of Management

Cranfield University

A world-leader in management education, research and consultancy for over 50 years, Cranfield School of Management is an exclusively postgraduate business school whose mission is to improve the practice of management. We have a global reputation for developing high-performing leaders in technology and management - encouraging them to transform their organisations and wider society.

Why study at the School of Management?

Graduate ahead of the curve. Students registering for a 2026/27 postgraduate programme will receive three executive-level online courses at no additional cost: Growth Curve, Sales Management and Sustainable Business.

Unrivalled teaching experience. You will be part of small learning teams, ensuring close contact and continuous support.

Career-focused learning. Because our teaching is exclusively focused on postgraduate and executive levels, it is designed to nurture your practical business skills and confidence, and places huge emphasis on real-world challenges.

A mature learning environment. As we are a postgraduate only university, you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are driven to succeed in their chosen career.

About the School of Management

Graduate ahead of the curve. Students registering for a 2026/27 postgraduate programme will receive three executive-level online courses at no additional cost: Growth Curve, Sales Management and Sustainable Business. Designed to complement specialist master’s study, these courses develop broader leadership, commercial and sustainability expertise increasingly valued by employers worldwide.

Renowned for our strong links with industry, Cranfield is both about business and for business. We are a centre of world-class research, expertise, and teaching, providing practical management solutions through a range of activities including leadership, finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain management.

We are one of an elite group of Schools worldwide to hold the triple accreditation from AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AMBA (the Association of MBAs).

Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in the major school and programme specific rankings, reinforcing our position as a top global management school: See our rankings

Our Alumni

Cranfield School of Management is renowned for producing inspirational leaders who make a genuine global impact on business and society. With over 70,000 alumni Cranfield University is committed to providing a world-class programme of inclusive and lifelong services to our alumni. Find out more about our alumni.

Location

Cranfield University campus is 40 minutes away from central London by train, with nearest towns being Milton Keynes and Bedford. London Luton airport is the closest to the University, while Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted are all easily accessible via train and coach.

Cranfield Defence and Security is around 50 mins from London by train and around 25 mins from Bristol by train. Bath, Cheltenham, Bristol and Oxford are all within an hour’s drive and London less than two hours away by car.

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Cranfield is at the centre of two very beautiful and interesting worlds, the modern city of Milton Keynes and the country town of Bedford. Both options are just a few miles away from campus and are accessible by car, or by public transport.

On campus, there is a true sense of community, helping you to forge friendships during your studies and leisure time, in a safe and peaceful environment. Whatever your recreational, social, or sporting interests, there are many opportunities to make friends and have a great time.

Living on campus can be a great way for you to meet and socialise with other students, and to benefit from the supportive infrastructure and sense of community spirit this brings. However, we also understand that many students will still want to have the opportunity to live with partners and families, which is why we also offer affordable family homes and apartments for couples.

All our accommodation is within easy reach of the campus buildings and all the great amenities Cranfield University offers. There is plenty of parking space available for students who wish to bring their car. Chilver Hall - Fully furnished single or double standard ensuite rooms Stringfellow Hall - Fully furnished single ensuite rooms Lanchester Hall - Fully furnished single and double ensuite and shared bathroom option rooms Baroness Young Hall - Fully furnished premier single ensuite rooms and studio apartments Mitchell Hall - Fully furnished standard and ensuite rooms both fully catered Family Homes - Two, Three and Four bedroomed furnished family homes Apartments For Couples - Furnished Studio Apartments. Take a look at our full range of accommodation options


For me, my key takeaway was automation isn't always the answer - purposeful implementation is key. It's about finding the right balance between technology, efficiency, and operational feasibility. These are just some of the valuable lessons I learned during my time with Cranfield.

Two months after completing the Strategic Marketing MSc, I was offered a Marketing Executive role in a company that manufactures British vitamin supplements. And now, after seven months in the company, I have been promoted to a Marketing Manager. I had to design a three-year Marketing Strategy for the brand; this is the reason why the Marketing Consultancy Project as well as the Marketing Communication modules were really useful and helped me to define the best option for the brand.

Cristina Gavilan (2019)
Marketing Manager, AvaCare

“I’ve been able to use the knowledge I gained during my course in practical experience during my internship at Silatha. I’ve developed my skills in many areas such as financial planning, analysis and reporting, company valuation, and market research. I worked closely with the CEO to support the business development and growth. Overall, it’s been a lot of fun combining writing my thesis with practical, hands-on experience I can use in the future.”


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Main campus

Cranfield University

Bedford

Bedfordshire

United Kingdom

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