Cranfield School of Management Overview

Introduction of Business School & MBA Program

The Cranfield School of Management has existed for over three decades, and was established with the purpose of contributing to the improvement of management practice and leadership. Cranfield's MBA program is now one of Europe's top graduate business degrees, with a growing international reputation. Cranfield is often praised for its high quality teaching and research, as well as its strong connections to the outside business world.

Compulsory International Study

Cranfield's full-time MBA program includes a compulsory study tour to countries such as China, Japan, South Africa, and the United States. In each of these countries, MBA students have the rare chance to meet high-ranking government and business leaders. This opportunity to gain exposure to the International Global Economy is one of Cranfield's many unique offerings.

Triple Accreditation

Impressively, Cranfield is one of only a handful of International Business Schools to be accredited by all three of the main accrediting bodies. These include: The International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSD), The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and The Association of MBAs (AMBA).

 

MBA Application Elements - Cranfield School of Management

GMAT Score

The average GMAT score of recent incoming MBA classes has been roughly 660.

Interview

Interviews are offered at the discretion of the Admissions Committee and can be arranged internationally.

Letters of Recommendation

Two professional recommendations are required as part of the application process.

Sample Application Essays

  1. Please outline your career objectives and how an MBA from Cranfield will help you to achieve them.
  2. What positions of responsibility have you held (not necessarily business related)? What have you gained from these experiences?
  3. What single event or achievement has been most significant in your life? What were the results of this event or achievement?
  4. Describe an ethical dilemma you have experienced firsthand. Discuss how you thought about and managed the situation.