Cranfield Executive MBA: Empowering Leaders for the Future
Unlock your potential with Cranfield's Executive MBA, a world-class programme designed to elevate your leadership, strategic, and management capabilities. Delivered in partnership with , this part-time programme equips ambitious professionals with the tools to lead with confidence, foster innovation, and drive business growth. Whether you’re self-funding or supported by your organisation, this Executive MBA is your gateway to transforming your career and creating a lasting impact in your field.Overview
- Start date19 March 2025, 21 May 2025
- Duration28 months
- DeliveryYou will be assessed through a mixture of exams, written projects and presentations. Taught in person for 3 consecutive days each month (Thursday - Saturday)
- QualificationMBA
- Study typeExecutive / Part-time
- CampusCranfield campus
Why choose this programme?
World-class education
Gain an internationally excellent MBA from a prestigious business school renowned for its research, innovation, and industry connections.
Practical learning for immediate impact
Apply cutting-edge theories and tools to real-world challenges, enhancing your contribution to your organisation from day one.
Flexible and immersive experience
A blended programme that combines monthly on-campus modules with digital learning, enabling you to balance work, life, and study.
Global network
Join an exclusive alumni network spanning over 160 countries, and connect with peers, faculty, and industry leaders.
Programme highlights
Personalised leadership development
Spend 28 months refining your leadership skills through reflective exercises, executive coaching, and strategic projects. You’ll develop the resilience, adaptability, and confidence to thrive in senior leadership roles.
Customised pathways
Specialise in one of three pathways:
Commercial resilience
Master crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic innovation to future-proof organisations.
Entrepreneurship
Explore venture creation, family enterprises, and entrepreneurial finance to foster innovation within startups or established businesses.
Finance
Gain expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance strategy, and international finance to drive business growth.
Global perspective: The EMBA Consortium
Cranfield is the only UK business school to be part of the prestigious , a collaboration of leading international institutions dedicated to shaping future global business leaders.
An exclusive global learning experience
As an Executive MBA student, you have the opportunity to participate in the EMBA Consortium’s annual international week, gaining insights into global business dynamics from an entirely new perspective. Hosted by a member school in locations such as Tokyo, Cape Town, Silicon Valley, or Bologna, this immersive experience allows you to explore region-specific business challenges and engage with world-renowned faculty and business leaders from eight other business schools.
Expand your global network
Beyond academic learning, the Consortium connects you with an elite network of EMBA professionals from around the world. You will collaborate with peers from diverse industries, building valuable international connections that last long after your MBA journey.
Why does this matter?
In today’s interconnected business landscape, global experience is essential for senior leaders. Cranfield’s participation in this exclusive consortium ensures that you don’t just study global business, you experience it firsthand, equipping you with the knowledge, mindset, and connections to lead confidently on the international stage.
How you’ll learn
You will benefit from a mix of in-person classes, team-based projects, case studies, and digital learning. Monthly in-person sessions on campus allow for collaboration and networking while digital components provide the flexibility needed for busy professionals. You’ll receive guidance from dedicated apprenticeship tutors and our course directors and module leads.
Throughout the programme, you’ll work in diverse teams, participate in business simulations, and receive detailed feedback on your performance and leadership style, helping you unlock your full potential.
We are very proud of our programme and business school rankings.
Programme benefits
Benefits to you, the student
Unlock your leadership potential
Our programme is designed to help you become a confident and strategic leader, prepared to step into higher-level roles and take on greater challenges. With the skills and knowledge you’ll gain through our Executive MBA Programme, you’ll feel empowered to break through barriers, aiming for roles that truly match your ambitions.
Join an inspiring network of leaders
At Cranfield, you’ll connect with a vibrant community of fellow professionals, alumni, and industry experts. These connections become more than just contacts; they’re mentors, collaborators, and allies who can support your journey forward.
Real-world learning, real-time impact
Our hands-on approach allows you to apply your learning immediately. The practical knowledge you gain will help you make critical decisions and see results not just in the classroom but in your role, building both your expertise and your confidence.
Benefits to your organisation
Develop leaders who drive real impact
Your organisation gains professionals who are confident, strategic decision makers and can successfully take on greater responsibilities. This expertise doesn’t just elevate the individual; it enhances the entire team and helps future-proof the business.
Tackle today’s challenges with fresh thinking
Cranfield Executive MBA’s applied learning ethos, enables learners to bring practical solutions to immediate business issues in their business environment. This approach enhances the learners’ capacity to implement a measurable impact from day one, translating theory into practice and bring outcomes that directly benefit the organisation.
A long-term investment in talent
Supporting employees on this journey shows a commitment to their development and demonstrates a dedication to inclusivity and social mobility. This investment pays off through higher motivation, retention, and a workforce ready to lead with a broader perspective.
Meet the profile of a Cranfield Executive MBA Candidate
Typical demographics
Average age: 35-45 | Experience: 10-20 years | Gender split: 40% female 60% male
Background: Candidates typically hold senior positions or roles with substantial responsibility and aim to move into C-suite positions, to shift industries, or to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.
Career goals: The typical Cranfield Executive MBA candidate is genuinely motivated to elevate their leadership impact, to transition into executive roles, and to drive transformation.
The Cranfield Executive MBA in partnership with Grant Thornton is aimed at Senior Leaders with mid- to senior-level experience, looking to develop the skillsets required to lead a department or business.
- Minimum of five years' post-qualification work experience.
- A strong degree and/or professional qualification or demonstration of high levels of achievement, exceptional career progression or evidence of leadership potential.
- English language: full details of how you can meet this requirement can be found in our 'Entry Requirements' section.
How to apply
Are you ready to start your leadership journey? Apply now!
Invest in your future
Fees: £27,650
Funding options: Limited bursaries are available for exceptional students. .
Take the next step
: Access information about modules, pathways, and learning outcomes.
: Speak to our Executive Admissions Team for personalised advice.
: Start your journey to becoming a transformative leader today.
Application deadlines
Application deadline: 21 April 2025 for the 21 May 2025 intake
FAQs and further Information
For additional details on entry requirements, fees, and study dates, visit our FAQs page or contact us directly for a tailored discussion about your aspirations.
