Taught course (will run subject to approval)
Business Growth Programme
Entry requirements
To be considered for a place on the BGP, what we typically look for is owner-managers of businesses that have been in operation for 3 or more years, with a staff of 5 to 100 and a turnover between £0.5m and £30m. In some circumstances, we will also consider managing directors and other senior team members of privately owned businesses who have strategic control but not necessarily an ownership stake.
The BGP has a strong selection process that aims to ensure businesses that do come on the programme will see tangible benefits. Upon application you will first talk to an executive development advisor and if necessary may be referred to a BGP counsellor for further guidance.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Step back from your day-to-day to work on your business with our exceptionally talented entrepreneurial business experts
The Business Growth Programme (BGP) is designed specifically for owner-managers to take the opportunity to step back from the day-to-day demands of running your business and access our exceptionally talented entrepreneurial business experts who can help you achieve your ambitions for the future. By the end of the programme, you will have the ability and confidence to develop and implement a comprehensive and robust strategy that will take you and your business forward.
The benefits you achieve from your BGP experience will depend on your particular situation. Typical benefits achieved in the past, that participants have reported, have been:
For your business
- A faster and more managed growth,
- A more valuable business,
- Improved profitability,
- A robust and rigorous plan,
- Improved management and skills,
- Succession planning, both family businesses and management buyouts,
- A team that is aligned with business strategy.
For yourself
- More confidence, focus and energy,
- More effective leadership capabilities,
- Work-life balance improvements,
- Greater confidence in the future,
- Less stress, more time off and more fun!
- An exit plan (if desirable),
- A life-changing and inspirational experience.
Fees and funding
UK students
£13,780 +VAT
International students
£13,780 +VAT
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- No qualification
- part time8 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Business Development Team
- bettany-programmes@cranfield.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1234 754300