Overview

Today's enterprises need leaders who can see beyond functional boundaries, navigate uncertainty and make decisions that create lasting value. The Cranfield Executive MBA is designed for experienced professionals who want to develop the strategic perspective, leadership capability and confidence required to lead across increasingly complex organisations and global markets.

Bringing together strategic thinking, business analytics, AI-enabled decision-making, sustainability and governance, the programme focuses on the challenges leaders face today and those already emerging on the horizon. Participants learn how to lead organisational transformation, make evidence-based decisions and create sustainable value in an environment shaped by technological, economic and societal change.

The programme extends beyond the classroom, giving participants opportunities to explore global business challenges, test ideas in different contexts and build relationships with experienced leaders from around the world.

Accreditation

Cranfield School of Management is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. Accredited by the Small Business Charter and recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), EMBA participants also gain a professional CMI qualification. As a GMAC member, Cranfield is committed to excellence in management education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organisational Behaviour

Economics & Business Strategy

Strategic Marketing
Financial Management

Strategic Management

Operations Management

Global Macroeconomics

Sustainable Business

Business Negotiation

AI & Business Transformation

Business Analytics

Board Leadership & Governance

Strategic Business Project

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-12-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-18 00:00:00 , International

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Start date 16 December 2026 (online), followed by 21 and 22 January 2027 (on campus)

Language

English

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Cranfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Executive MBA Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 159 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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92

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4.5

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

The Cranfield Executive MBA is aimed at senior leaders with mid- to senior-level experience, looking to develop the skillsets required to lead a department or business.

Applicants will usually need:

At least five years' post-qualification work experience.
A UK first or second class undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification; or,
A relevant professional qualification.
English language: full details of how you can meet this requirement can be found on our website.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17750 GBP / year

≈ 17750 GBP / year
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17750 GBP / year

≈ 17750 GBP / year

Living costs

Cranfield

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We are pleased to offer an exclusive 20% discount on all School of Management programmes including our short courses, for all Cranfield University Alumni who would like to return to study here.

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