MSc Management

The MSc Management course at Cranfield University is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want to build or strengthen their management skills before starting a career or moving into more advanced roles.

The course gives you a solid grounding in key areas of management and allows you to specialise in one of three areas: Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, or Human Resource Management. Studying the MSc Management course at Cranfield University will give you the chance to take part in a one-month study tour in Spain, and gain valuable hands-on experience through a three-month internship.

Cranfield’s reputation makes this course stand out. It is ranked 6th in the UK and 34th in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Masters in Management 2025. It also holds top places in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2024, including 1st in the UK for international student experience, 1st for value for money, and 4th overall in the UK.

Cranfield University was founded in 1946 as the College of Aeronautics, with a focus on advancing aerospace engineering. Since then, it has grown into a leading postgraduate institution, known for its work in areas such as energy, water, agrifood, management, defence, and research.

Located in the peaceful countryside of Bedfordshire, Cranfield offers a calm and focused environment for study. Its modern facilities, including libraries, specialised laboratories, and collaborative spaces, support a rich learning experience, while its proximity to London and other major cities provides easy access to wider opportunities.

Cranfield welcomes students from all over the world and is proud to be ranked among the top universities globally. In the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, it was ranked number one in the UK and sixth globally for its commitment to supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goal 17.

Grade Requirements:

A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent is required to study this course. 

English Proficiency: 

An IELTS of 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each element is required for international students whose first language is not English.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee to study the MSc Management from Cranfield University is £34,445.

Cranfield University offers several scholarships to support international students. The Merit Scholarship is available to students studying full-time MSc programmes at the Cranfield School of Management. It provides a tuition fee reduction of 10–15%.

Nigerian students applying for MSc courses in environment, agrifood, water or energy may be eligible for the Cranfield Nigeria Scholarship. The amount awarded depends on the course chosen.

In addition, the School of Management offers 37 scholarships worth between £10,000 and £15,000 to students from regions including the Americas, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and more.

Graduates of MSc Management from Cranfield University can pursue careers in roles such as the following:

• Management Consultant 
• Operations Manager 
• Business Development Manager
• Strategy Analyst
• Product Manager
• Risk Analyst

To apply for this course, you have to submit your application through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors if you need more information on the application process.