Cranfield School of Management

FAQ

The questions that we receive on a regular basis are answered here. If your queries about the course and applications process are not included here, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For course specific information, please refer to our course brochures and web pages.

• Where is Shrivenham?
• What is an executive (part-time) course?
• Do you offer on-line and/or distance learning?
• Are your courses ranked?
• Am I eligible to apply for this executive (part-time) course?
• Is there an application deadline?
• Is there an application fee?
• Can I apply for two courses at once?
• What if I do not have a first degree?
• Do I need to take GMAT?
• Who should my references be from?
• Admission contacts

Where is Shrivenham?

Shrivenham itself lies in the picturesque Vale of the White Horse, close to the M4 Motorway which links London and South Wales. It is eight miles (12 km) from Swindon, the nearest town, which lies off the M4 at the hub of Britain's motorway network.

The Cranfield campus address is:
Defence Academy,
Beckett House,
Shrivenham Campus,
Nr Swindon, Wiltshire
SN6 8LA

What is an executive (part-time) course?

Our executive (part time) courses are between two or three years in duration and you will be required to attend and complete each and every residential module. The part-time modular format enables you to study for your MSc as you continue your career.

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 attend the residential modules and complete the course in its entirety

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

Am I eligible to apply for this executive (part-time) course?

We are happy to advise whether you are likely to be eligible for the course before you begin our formal application process. To make use of this service, please complete our informal assessment form *(please note we are unable to process informal assessments online for prospective students from the Defence industry).

Is there an application deadline?

Industry applications – November 2011
Civilian MOD applications - 31st July 2011.

Is there an application fee?

We do not charge an application fee to process your application.

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.

Do I need to take GMAT?

If your degree is not equivalent to a UK Honours Degree 2:2 or above or you do not qualify for entry on to the course through relevant work experience, GMAT may be required. Having taken into consideration all your application details the Course Director may still require you to undertake the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and obtain a minimum score of 550 with analytical writing of 4.0.

GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) is a computer-adaptive test that is available, year-round, at test centres throughout the world. The GMAT measures basic verbal, mathematical and analytical writing skills. Further details can be obtained on the website: www.mba.com. Training courses are available and POWERPREP software can be downloaded from the website to familiarise yourself with the kinds of questions asked on the test. A balanced score of at least 600 is required.

GMAT is a decision which is made solely by the Course Director.