FAQ
The questions that we receive on a regular basis are answered here. If your queries about the course and applications process are not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us.
General
Admissions
Accommodation
Where is Cranfield?
Situated mid-way between Oxford and Cambridge, Cranfield is close to thriving Milton Keynes, a new town with one of the largest covered shopping centres in Europe, and the historic riverside town of Bedford. Both have coach and train stations.
The School of Management address is:
Cranfield School of Management
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL
UK
The Cranfield campus address is:
Cranfield University, College Road, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
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What is the difference between a full time and executive (part-time) course?
Our full-time courses, have a duration of 11 months and begin at the end of September each year.
Our executive (part time) courses are between two or three years in duration and require the applicant to attend and complete each and every residential module.The part-time modular format enables you to study for your Masters as you continue your career.
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Do you offer on-line and/or distance learning?
We do not offer on-line/distance learning or exemptions for any of our Masters courses. You will be required to come onto campus and complete the coure in its entirety.
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Are your courses ranked?
Specialist Masters courses are not currently included in the business school polls/rankings, however Cranfield School of Management is included in the Combined Rankings
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Am I eligible for the Executive (part-time) Masters in Managing Organisational Performance?
To find out whether you are eligible to apply for the Masters in Managing Organisational Performance, please complete our informal assessment form.
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Is there an application deadline?
We do not have a formal dedline for the receipt of applications. However, to ensure your place on the course and in accommodation, it is advisable to apply early, as places are limited.
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Is there an application fee?
We do not charge an application fee to process your application.
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Can I apply for two courses at once?
Within your application, you will be required to include your 1st and 2nd choices of which courses you would like to study.
If you are successful in your application for your 1st choice, your application will not be forwarded to your 2nd choice. However, if you are unsuccessful in your 1st choice, your application will be forwarded to your 2nd choice for consideration.
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Do I need to take GMAT?
For the Executive (part-time) Masters in Managing Organisational Performance, applicants are not normally required to take GMAT.
However, having taken into consideration your application details, if the Programme Director requires you to undertake the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) you must obtain a minimum score of 550 with analytical writing of 4.0. The GMAT course code for the Executive (part-time) Masters in Managing Organisational Performance is K2H-N3-55 P/T. For further information please visit the GMAT website: www.mba.com.
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What if I do not have a first degree?
If you have a significant amount of relevant work experience, you may still be eligible to apply for your course of choice. Please feel free to e-mail mscmop@cranfield.ac.uk, for further information and/or clarification.
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Who should my references be from?
Ideally, we ask for at least one reference to be academic. If, however, you have been away from academia for a number of years and this is no longer possible, we may accept two professional references.
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How can I send my supporting documents?
It is now possible to attach your supporting documents to the on-line application. References should be on official letter headed paper and signed by the writer.
Please note, if you are successful in your application and offered a place on the course, you will be required to provide the originals either before or on the day of registration.
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Admission contacts
If you have applied for any of our Masters courses and have a question you would like the Admissions Team to address, please feel free to contact:
Hilary Browne
+44 (0) 1234 754420
hilary.browne@cranfield.ac.uk
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What accommodation is available on campus?
When you are attending the residential modules, you will stay in our executive on-campus accomodation. Please remember to book your accomodation when accepting your place on the course. To book accomodation, please call:
Mitchell Hall
+44 (0) 1234 754343
Cranfield Management Development Centre
+44 (0) 1234 752709
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Can I be put in touch with someone who has already completed the course?
If you would like to make contact with a member of our Alumni, who can share their experiences of studying at Cranfield, please attach a short CV, outlining your course of interest, to mscmop@cranfield.ac.uk
This will be then be forwarded to our Relationship Marketing Manager, whom will be able to place you into contact with a relevant member of our Alumni.
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