Program Overview

Introduction to the Executive MBA Programme

The Cranfield Executive MBA programme is a part-time programme that runs over two years, offering the best of academic theory, commercial insights, and practical application. This programme is designed to address the current management skills gap in the UK and improve productivity by using the Government's new Apprenticeship Levy to bring scale and wider accessibility to the world-class education offered by the Executive MBA.

Programme Details

• The programme is designed to meet the requirements of the new Level 7 Strategic Leadership Master's Degree Apprenticeship.
• It aims to develop a distinctive community of individuals that have the skills, know-how, and confidence to stand out from the crowd through their ability to lead innovation, deliver social impact, and empower their people to drive optimum results.
• The collaboration between Cranfield School of Management and Grant Thornton UK LLP brings to bear the very best of the academic and commercial worlds, sitting at the heart of the purpose of helping to shape a vibrant economy by building trust and integrity in markets, unlocking growth in dynamic organisations, and creating environments where business and people thrive.

Programme Structure and Benefits

• The programme is challenging and will stretch even the brightest minds, encouraging future leaders to explore new areas and push out of their comfort zone.
• Research shows the UK's economy is facing significant demand for management skills, and the potential benefit of up-skilling staff at this level, with 71% of organisations surveyed admitting they had failed to effectively train first-time managers.
• Management and leadership development led to a 23% increase in organisational performance and a 32% increase in people performance amongst surveyed companies.

About the Partners

Cranfield University

• Cranfield has been a world leader in management education and research for over 50 years, helping individuals and organisations learn and succeed by transforming knowledge into action.
• It is dedicated to creating responsible management thinking, improving business performance, and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.
• Cranfield is one of an elite group of Schools worldwide to hold the triple accreditation of: AACSB International, EQUIS, and AMBA.

Grant Thornton

• Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading organisations of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms.
• These firms help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, forward-thinking advice.
• The UK Grant Thornton member firm provides services to over 40,000 privately held businesses, public interest entities, and individuals, led by more than 185 partners and employing more than 4,600 of the profession's brightest minds.

Conclusion

The Cranfield Executive MBA programme, in partnership with Grant Thornton, offers a unique opportunity for individuals and organisations to develop the skills and knowledge needed to drive productivity and growth, ensuring sustainable, long-term results. This programme is at the forefront of management education, combining academic excellence with commercial insight to create a new generation of leaders capable of making a real impact in their organisations and beyond.