Useful links and downloads

Use this page to find out extra information that will help you decide if a Cranfield MBA is for you or not.

BACKGROUND READING

You will need to read a lot about the MBA itself, the selection process, and what happens after. We suggest you do the usual Google trawl for appropriate sites. We have listed some of them below. They are a valuable source of information that will guide you.

www.TopMBA.com for MBA information
www.MBAWorld.com for Association of MBAs
www.mbaguide.com.au MBA Guide Australia

SALARY SURVEYS

Taking on an MBA is a big decision.

This survey www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/careers/mbacareerpathsreport2006.pdf shows what is possible.
Of course, seeing salary figures in a survey like this does, of course, not guarantee that you will earn those figures yourself. It is all about you and how you handle yourself with the employers that you target.

HOW TO FUND THE MBA

The usual methods apply: Personal Savings, Borrowings and Sponsorships. Our view is you should first decide to do an MBA. Then you should decide which universities you would consider studying at. To give yourself the best chance, you’ll probably want to look at Overseas and Australian MBAs.

Find out what the entry requirements are and consider how well you meet those requirements. That will entail talking to past MBAs from various school, work colleagues (with and without an MBA), careers advisors, your managers and the like, as well as going to open days and doing the GMAT test. Assuming that you believe that you stand a reasonable chance of winning a place then figure out how you will fund the study. You should take into account that the cost will not just be the fees. You will have to factor in accommodation, food, travel and of course books.

Choose the most appropriate sources of finance to match your circumstances.

Remember to look at the Cranfield Sponsorships that are available. Have a good look at the Cranfield Australian Alumni Scholarship worth A$90,000.

COURSE CONTENT

Link to www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/mba/mbaprogramme/coremodules.asp for the base subjects, and to www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/mba/mbaprogramme/electives.asp for the electives

The general idea is to bring all students with up to speed using the core topics and then allow personal areas of interest to come into play for the choice of second half electives.