Management and Entrepreneurship MSc

Ambitious recent graduates from any academic background who want to launch their own business, or become involved in managing a family business.
Entrepreneurs who wish to grow and develop their business at any stage of its life cycle.
Aspiring professionals who wish to incorporate entrepreneurial thinking into their future management career.

We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually candidates must hold either a:

First or a second UK honours degree in a relevant discipline, or
an international qualification of a standard equivalent to a First or second UK honours degree
Candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered if they have a minimum of three years relevant work experience.

Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings. We are top 10 in the UK and 34th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2021 Rankings.

You will learn how to start your own business, grow a family business or to innovate inside an existing organisation.

Our approach to teaching is designed to nurture your practical business skills and confidence, and places huge emphasis on real-world challenges.

You will develop the knowledge and skills required for the management and funding of new ventures across the entrepreneurship life cycle, from start-up through to exit via sale or succession.

You will have the opportunity to participate in a range of extracurricular events and initiatives, including Cranfield Venture Programme, Entrepreneurship Speaker Series talks led by the Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship and Start-up Weekends.

You will have access to ongoing support including the Cranfield Entrepreneurship Association, Cranfield Accelerator Network for Entrepreneurs and Cranfield Business Angel Network.