Program Overview

Cranfield School of Management Programs

The Cranfield School of Management offers a range of programs, including:

• MBA Programmes
• Full-time Master's Courses
• Part-time Master's Courses
• Master's-level Apprenticeships
• Research Degrees
• Custom Programmes
• Open Executive Programmes
• Online Short Courses
• All Online Courses

MSc Programme in Retail and Digital Banking

The MSc programme in Retail and Digital Banking is a master's-level apprenticeship for senior banking professionals. The program is fully funded from the Apprenticeship Levy and is the UK's first master's-level apprenticeship for senior banking professionals.

Program Details

The program is a two-year part-time degree, and since its launch, 25 apprentices from Metro Bank have completed the first year. A fifth of those who signed up in 2018 have gone on to achieve promotions within the bank. The program has been opened up to apprentices from other banks, who will be learning alongside the 20 new apprentices from Metro Bank.

Program Impact

The program has had a significant impact on developing bankers and improving the practice of banking. Several participants from the first cohort have already achieved promotions, highlighting the importance that Metro Bank places in investing in its staff.

Cranfield University

Cranfield University is a specialist postgraduate university that is a global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management. The university is ranked within the UK's top 10 MSc in Finance and Management according to the Financial Times, and number one in the UK and seventh in the world for its MBA according to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings - Business School Report in 2018.

Research Areas

The university has a range of research areas, including:

• Faculty Profiles
• Expertise
• Research Centres
• Research Clubs
• Research Projects
• Research Degrees
• Case Studies
• Cranfield University Library

Executive Development

The Executive Development program offers a range of courses and services, including:

• Course Portfolio
• Consultancy
• Custom Programmes
• Online Short Courses
• Contextualised Courses
• Apprenticeships
• Business Simulations
• Capabilities and Thought Leadership
• Global reach
• About us
• Cranfield Skills for Impact

Careers and Employability Service

The Careers and Employability Service offers a range of services, including:

• Careers and Employability Service
• Prospective students
• Alumni career support
• The service
• Recruit our students
• Employability skills
• Careers events
• Our team
• Graduate Outcomes