Women at Cranfield
- The Aurora-Cranfield MBA Scholarships for Women
- First Aurora-Cranfield MBA Scholarship winner - Chris Gatman
- MBA Alumnae Profiles
- Faculty Profiles
- Research Centre for Women Business Leaders
Aurora and Cranfield School of Management are delighted to continue to offer the Aurora - Cranfield MBA Scholarships for Women which were launched in 2006.
Two scholarships are awarded each year. Each scholarship covers half the tuition fees for the MBA programme (£14,000) and the successful candidates can choose whether to study on the Full-time or Executive MBA. The deadline for scholarship applications is 14 November 2008 for the Executive MBA and 29 May 2009 for the Full-time MBA.
This unique opportunity is open only to members of the Aurora network.
Candidates are required to meet the normal admissions criteria for the Cranfield MBA.
The Cranfield MBA - accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA - is ranked as one of the world's leading business schools. It has evolved over forty years to offer what is recognised by employers as one of the most practical management learning experiences. The average age of a Cranfield graduate is 32, and we build on the diversity of our students' experiences to deliver an innovative programme that combines functional knowledge, a strategic perspective and personal development. The true test of an MBA programme is the careers and salaries its graduates can command. In this respect Cranfield graduates perform amongst the best in the world reflecting their leadership qualities, team skills and self - awareness.
The first woman to be awarded the Aurora-Cranfield MBA Scholarship was Chris Gatman, who owns her own business and management development consultancy, Chrisalys, and is currently developing a new mentorship arm, which is particularly relevant to women in management. She embarked on the part-time Executive MBA in January 2007. Read about her experiences of the MBA programme so far ...
Sarah
Willingham, MBA 2003, Managing Director, The Bombay Bicycle
Club
I could not be happier! Cranfield gave me the time, space, confidence and assistance to achieve my life changing ambitions! I learnt so much in one year more ...
Cathrin
Pfeiffer, MBA 2003, Sales Marketing Manager, Willtek Communications
GmbH
In May 2002 when I had to decide which school I would finally choose, the most important question I usually asked recent graduates always was: "Would you choose your school again?" more ...
Elena
Ambrosiadou MBA 1988, Chief Executive Officer, Ikos Partners
Elena Ambrosiadou (MBA 1988) was named by The Business in its Thirty Top Women in the City list in November 2006. Elena, the Chief Executive of hedge fund Ikos, is ranked at number 27 in the list of the most powerful women in the Square Mile. Earlier in the same year, Elena was ranked at 295 in the Sunday Times Rich List. She is the UK’s second highest paid businesswoman.
Susan Vinnicombe OBE MA PhD MCIM FRSA, Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Diversity Management, Director of the Centre for Developing Women Business Leaders
Susan teaches on a variety of programmes at Cranfield, and directs the trailblazing executive programme for senior women managers/directors, 'Women as Leaders'. more ...
Lynette
Ryals MA (Oxon) MBA PhD FSIP, Professor of Strategic Sales and Account
Management
Lynette joined Cranfield from a major management consultancy group. She specialises in key account management, strategic sales, planning and customer portfolio management more ...
Profiles of other Cranfield faculty
It is widely recognized that there is a gender imbalance at senior management/leadership level. The Centre for Women Business Leaders aims first to understand the issues facing senior women managers, and second the impact of organizational and personal factors on women's managerial careers. Research findings then inform the Centre's management development activities. Click here to find out more.
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