Executive Modular MBA (Defence)

The programme is offered in partnership with Cranfield Defence and Security at the Defence Academy - College of Management and Technology (formally the Defence College of Management and Technology), Shrivenham and the School of Management at Cranfield.

Modular - attendance at the School of Management for six eight-day modules in the first year. In year two you will continue studying on a Modular basis.

Programme structure

An integrated cycle of learning

• Part one - Building competence
  • Laying foundations
  • Core modules
  • Language requirement
    Full-time MBA only
• Part two - Application and integration
  • Elective themed modules
  • International Business Experience
  • Capstone event
• Throughout the programme
  • Organisational Behaviour and Personal and Professional Development

MBA (Defence)
Exploring contemporary defence issues
You will be taught by faculty from Cranfield Defence and Security at the Defence Academy - College of Management and Technology who are world leaders in defence and security management. They have links with military leaders around the globe, driving defence research and management practice.

Themed modules currently offered:

• Compulsory themed modules:
  • Defence Economics and Finance
  • Defence Project and Programme Management
  • Leadership and Change Management in the Wider Defence Environment
  • Understanding Commercial Relationships in the Defence Environment
  • Independent Research Project

In addition to the compulsory themed modules listed above, you will choose one from three elective themes and select one general MBA elective theme from a rotating list of subject areas.

• Elective themes:
  • Crisis Management
  • Defence Logistics
  • Risk and Corporate Security Management