Cranfield School of Management

Cranfield School of Management is one of the oldest business schools in Europe. As part of Cranfield University, the UK’s only wholly postgraduate university, we are uniquely placed to connect technology and leadership. Our contribution to global innovation is world-leading, changing the way society thinks, works and learns.

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).

What makes Cranfield School of Management unique?

• Unrivalled teaching experience. You will be part of small learning teams, ensuring close contact and continuous support.
• 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 careers.
• 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 a huge emphasis on real-world challenges.
• Our extensive alumni network. You will join our network of 75,000+ graduates, many of whom now hold senior roles within some of the world’s leading organisations.

Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in the major school and program-specific rankings, reinforcing our position as a top global management school.

See our rankings and accreditations here: Rankings

The School of Management provides excellent teaching and learning facilities, with comprehensive audio-visual equipment and 24/7 wireless internet access. There are spacious areas both inside and out, for breaks, work or relaxation.

All our teaching facilities are designed to enhance your learning experience. Our horseshoe-shaped lecture theatres encourage discussion and debate and we have meeting rooms reserved for group activities and areas for private study.

The School is equipped with a computer studio, a television and radio studio and students can also access library services that offer access to an extensive collection of printed and electronic resources – amongst the most comprehensive to be found in any management school.

Kings Norton Library is home to the Bloomberg Suite, which provides access to the widely-used Bloomberg database of high quality and live financial news and data - on industries, global markets, economic indicators, equities, bonds and derivatives. Cranfield is one of only a few business schools and universities across the UK with access to Bloomberg.

The School also boasts the Cranfield Management Development Centre, an award-winning, purpose-built residential management training centre. These facilities create an ideal environment conducive to effective learning, whilst also providing the high standard of accommodation expected by global business leaders.