In 1969, the College of Aeronautics became the Cranfield Institute of Technology incorporated by Royal Charter with full degree-awarding powers and new departments were set up to cover the work in the new subject areas, such as the Cranfield School of Management.
Nel 1969, il College of Aeronautics divenne The Cranfield Institute of Technology incorporato dalla Royal Charter con pieni poteri di assegnazione dei diplomi e furono creati nuovi dipartimenti per coprire i lavori nelle nuove aree disciplinari, come la Cranfield School of Management.