Universities & Higher Education in Milton Keynes

Home to the world-class Cranfield Postgraduate University, The Open University and, now, the recently founded University Centre Milton Keynes, the city is superbly placed to offer your business a competitive advantage.

These universities offer excellent support and resources and are undertaking high level research in a variety of disciplines. The universities work closely with local companies, too, providing students with relevant learning and professional development to give businesses an edge. In some instances, they will also provide specifically tailored courses for individual companies.

University Centre Milton Keynes

In 2008 the new University Centre Milton Keynes (UCMK) was founded in the heart of the city. It is supported by Milton Keynes Partnership, Milton Keynes College, Milton Keynes Council, SEEDA and GOSE.

Alongside the University Centre, Milton Keynes Partnership is continuing to work with SEEDA, Milton Keynes Council and The Economy and Learning Partnership to develop the strategic direction of higher education in the city. Progress is also being made to establish a Higher Education Strategic Development Board bringing these partners together to provide local and regional support to higher education in Milton Keynes.

The Open University

The Open University (OU), including the OU Business School, works with thousands of organisations to promote professional and management skills that deliver business results. Most of its courses are taken by students in full-time employment and are flexible enough for even the most time-challenged employees.

Employee development - from respected MBA programmes to courses in ICT, the portfolio covers a huge range of subjects geared towards improving organisational performance. More...

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - the OU caters for the continuing development needs of executives and professionals, offering flexible courses specifically aligned to employers' needs. More...

Cranfield Postgraduate University

Specialising in scientific, technical and management disciplines, Cranfield University, incorporating the Cranfield School of Management, expertly combines the academic side with a commercial focus. The university works in partnership with businesses to address real issues, using a mix of scientific and management knowledge to find solutions. Cranfield is also the only UK-based University to have its own airfield!

Services for business partners - in addition to its international reputation for general management development, leadership and strategy programmes, Cranfield also offers research and consultancy, sponsorship of student projects and tailored, short courses in most disciplines. More...

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) - this partly government-funded initiative involves high quality graduates working within companies on projects central to their strategic growth. More...

Short courses/CPD - Cranfield has been at the forefront of continuing education for CPD for over 40 years and offers bespoke courses in the latest technologies and management strategies. More...

Last updated January 2010