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Hi Laura, yes Cranfield is very highly regarded and ranked in the UK (and the world) by the FT. If you're interested in the UK music festivals check out this site: http://www.efestivals.co.uk/. I've not been to Cranstock but looks like Jazz music. The live music scene is one huge perk of studying in the UK!

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About Cranfield

Established in 1967, the Cranfield School of Management (CSM) is one of the UK’s oldest business schools. It's part of Cranfield University, a highly-regarded graduate-level institution nestled in a small village of 6,000 people. The country-side campus is 50 miles from the London metropolis and just 15 minutes by road to Milton Keynes, one of the UK's fastest-growing business centers with a gigantic shopping mall.

The school’s one-year MBA program is ranked first in the UK and third in the world by the Wall Street Journal. It has one of the largest faculties in Europe and the second highest staff:student ratio in the UK. But it's not all work at Cranfield: boats, planes and music all feature heavily in extra-curricula life. Cranfield boasts its own operational airport, used by the University’s own fleet of aircraft for aerospace teaching and research.

Cranfield is also home to Europe's most established MBA yachting event: 200 students traveled from different parts of the world to participate in last year's race. If music is more your thing, mark “Cranstock” in your diary - the MBAs' very own music festival. Imagine Cranfield's illustrious list of CEO alumni, including Easyjet, Ladbrokes, Marks and Spencer and ASDA donning hippie gear and singing along to some rock classics.

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21 May 2010

nadejdakontrol: @JT23 obviously it's useful to be close to London in terms of attracting guest speakers, recruiters on campus, going to job interviews, doing internships etc. However business schools in the London area who don't all offer the same experience in this respect - depends on how proactive the faculty and staff are!

JT23: How useful is doing a MBA at a university nearby London? Got any to say, anyone?

5 May 2010

Fabio: ls the atmosphere very different with just a post-grad bunch of students? compared with a big universiity/?

2 March 2010

sianfj: Hi Laura, yes Cranfield is very highly regarded and ranked in the UK (and the world) by the FT. If you're interested in the UK music festivals check out this site: http://www.efestivals.co.uk/. I've not been to Cranstock but looks like Jazz music. The live music scene is one huge perk of studying in the UK!

25 February 2010

laurahamilton: Wow, I didn't realise that Cranfield was ranked first in the UK by the WST for 1yr MBA! And the lifestyle looks very interesting! Does anyone know who has played at 'Cranstock'?!

28 December 2009

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CSM Facts


Fledgling companies can rent space from the University through their unique support service called CUBIC


Cranfield are one of the top five research-intensive universities in the UK


93% of students go on to relevant work or further study within 6 months of graduation


"Clangers" are a local dish of suet dumplings filled with meat or jam


Cranfield School of Management has over 12,000 alumni based in 120 countries


Cranfield's staff:student ratio is 2nd highest among UK Universities


The traditional nickname for people from Bedfordshire is the "Bedforshire Bulldogs"


Cranfield University is entirely postgraduate

The two types of MBA at Cranfield

The Cranfield Full-Time MBA is a one year programme with four terms of teaching and a similar volume of work to that of traditional two year programmes. The Executive MBA follows the same objectives to that of the full time MBA but is spread over two years with two study options - Part time and Modular. A focus on personal and professional development throughout ensures the development of people skills needed when working at a senior level of management.

Cranfield also offers an MBA (Defence) programme designed for military officers, civil service personel and defence industry executives looking to contribute more effectively towards future military initiatives. This programme is offeres in partnership with Cranfield Defence and Security at the Defence Academy and the School of Management at Cranfield.

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Cranfield Full-time MBA

Average GMAT: 660
Average age: 33
Average years in work: 8
Class size: 119
Course length: 1 year
Cost: £28,000
Male/Female ratio: 4:1

Application deadlines

"We do not have a formal deadline for the receipt of applications from those who do not need a visa to study, and places are offered on a rolling basis"

Without visa for Full Time MBA: End May
Without visa for the EMBA: End Nov

Scholarships

Outstanding Candidates Scholarship (up to £14,000 towards the tuition fees) International and Domestic applicants who have been admitted, merit-based - rolling application process
The Leo Murray Scholarship (up to £14,000 towards the tuition fees) International and Domestic applicants who have demonstrated successful and academic entrepreneurial potential, merit-based - rolling application process
The Cranfield MBA Scholarship for Women (up to £14,000 towards the tuition fees) International and Domestic women applicants, based on evidence of career progression, senior management potential and interpersonal and team-working skills - FT MBA - May 28, EMBA - Nov 12

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Sample Admissions Essay Questions

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

Application form here