Cranfield University

The Transformation MBA

Cranfield University

Course overview

The Cranfield Transformation MBA equips you with the skills to lead in a business setting. This programme is not just about boosting your salary or securing a new role; it's about transforming your network. This one-year immersive experience offers unparalleled opportunities, expands your knowledge, and accelerates your career.

With a year-long and credit-bearing MBA career development programme and some 1-2-1 advisory and coaching support, you’ll unlock new connections, mindsets, and ambitions, preparing you to be the leader everyone turns to in the boardroom. Join a programme where transformation is more than a promise, it's a reality.

Learning methods in this course include lectures, seminars, and workshops to help the students become professionals in their field. Assessment methods include coursework, projects, and essay writing.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements

To be eligible for this opportunity, candidates should typically possess one of the following qualifications: an undergraduate degree with honours, achieving at least a lower second-class (2:2) or ideally an upper second-class (2:1) in a relevant subject area; an equivalent international qualification; or relevant work experience coupled with a degree below the standard of second-class honours.

English Proficiency

Candidates whose first language isn’t English must demonstrate proficiency. An IELTS score of 7.0 overall and 5.5 in all skill components or an equivalent qualification like PTE, TOEFL, or SELT is considered.

Scholarships

  • Airbus Master’s Student Bursary

    €3,000 tuition fees.

  • Alumni Discounts

    The 20% course fee discount is available to Cranfield University and Cranfield School of Management graduates.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Antony and Amanda Jenkins MBA Scholarship for Women Leaders

    Up to £10,000 towards the tuition fees (2 scholarships available).

  • Championing Diversity Bursary

    Up to £3,500

  • Changemaker Bursary

    Up to £3,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Cranfield ALCS International Scholarship

    This scholarship offers a 20% fee discount to applicants holding an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Cranfield College of Aeronautics Heritage Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee bursary.

    Up to £5,000

  • Cranfield Excellence International Scholarships

    50 Scholarships of £10,000 and £15,000

  • Cranfield Excellence Merit Scholarships

    Funding value: up to £10,000 for international applicants and 20% for all nationals paying Home Fees.

  • Cranfield Faraday, Anderson and Parker Scholarship

    Up to £5500 towards tuition fee.

  • Delta Foundation Chevening Scholarship Taiwan

  • Frank Whittle Scholarships for the Cranfield Thermal Power MSc

    Up to 50% of the tuition fees for the MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion.

  • Global Clinical Supplies Group Scholarship

    £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Global Excellence Scholarship in Aerospace Dynamics

    A £10,000 contribution towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Mister Gees Foundation Scholarships

    £5000 towards tuition fees for a UK or international student studying a full-time Water and Wastewater Processes MSc - Environmental Science route.

    Up to £5,000

  • Norman C.T. Liu Women in Aviation Scholarship

    £10,000 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Relithan (Technology) Scholarship

    £20,000 fund for both 25/26 and 26/27 starts.

    Up to £20,000

  • Sir Peter Gregson Scholarship

    Four Scholarships of £16,000 for a PhD.

    Up to £16,000

  • The Boeing Global Engagement Scholarship

    Funding value - up to £5,000 toward tuition fees.

  • The Professor Joe Nellis CBE MBA Scholarship

    Up to £10,000 towards tuition fees (one scholarship per year available).

Career opportunities

After completing the Transformation MBA from Cranfield University, graduates can pursue any of the following positions:

  •  Management Consulting & Strategy
  •  Financial Analyst
  •  Investment Manager
  • Digital Transformation Manager
  • Operations & Supply Chain Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee of The Transformation MBA at Cranfield University is £47,335 for the academic year 2025-26.

Admission

Candidates opting for the Transformation MBA can apply through the university’s website. Those who need assistance with their application should contact our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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