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Henley MSc in Coaching for Behavioural Change

At a glance

  • Understand the psychology and neuroscience behind behavioural change
  • Learn to coach at an organisational level, align your coaching with business objectives, and work with senior executives
  • Become more self-aware as a coach and transform how you relate to coachees
  • Undertake a research project on a coaching and behavioural change topic of your choice
  • Practise new coaching tools and techniques
Subject area(s)
Coaching, Strategy
Attendance
Part-time
Fee
£24,650 VAT exempt. Includes the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (PCEC). £18,700 if exempt from PCEC. *Excludes accommodation.
Course length
30 months minimum for full MSc, depending on Module 1 start date
Suitable for
Individuals who are using, and intend to develop further, a coaching approach either in a line management role or as a professional executive coach
Delivery
In-person, Live-online

Start dates

22 Jan 2025

Delivery: In-person
Location: Greenlands campus

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29 Jan 2025

Delivery: Live-online
Location: Online

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NOTE


To progress on the MScCBC in January 2025, all participants need to have begun (or completed) the Henley Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (Module 1 of the MScCBC) before the end of September 2024. Those who have completed the Henley PCEC (within the last 5 years) are exempt from Module 1. Exemption also possible for candidates with recognised prior experiential learning (subject to approval, and only for study of the PG Diploma or full MScCBC).

Overview

The MSc in Coaching for Behavioural Change is a flexible, part-time programme that empowers you to become more confident, self-aware and effective as a coach.

Driven by research and led by experienced tutors, the programme is delivered in a workshop style that lets you practise new skills and techniques in a safe environment.

You will gain insight into the processes involved in behavioural change, as well as the organisational context for coaching and the dynamics of coaching relationships. You will also have valuable time to reflect and network with a supportive group of peers.

Key benefits

  • Understand the dynamics of coaching relationships: individual, team and organisational

  • Increase your range of coaching tools and techniques and know when and how to use them

  • Understand the psychological processes involved in behavioural change and how coaching can support this

  • Build mastery and confidence in coaching by deepening your understanding of yourself and others

  • Experience coaching supervision

Coaching for Behavioural Change Notes for Applicants

You will typically have a minimum of 5 years' management experience. We also welcome applications from candidates with substantial knowledge, experience and skills in a relevant field who do not meet these requirements.

The programme is conducted in English. An excellent level of English is therefore essential and proficiency testing may be requested.

Exemptions

Participants who have completed the Henley Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (PCEC) within the last 5 years are exempt from Module 1 in Stage 1. * Those who have completed the Henley PCEC (within the last 5 years) are exempt from Module 1. Exemption also possible for candidates with recognised prior experiential learning (subject to approval, and only for study of the PG Diploma or full MScCBC).

Fees

£24,650 (in-person or online). VAT exempt. Includes the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching. £18,700 if exempt from Module 1 (PCEC). Excludes accommodation.

The fee is invoiced per programme stage and can be paid instalments, subject to agreement.

Intake dates

Intakes for Module 1, the Henley Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, are scheduled regularly throughout the year.

  • Begin Module 1 before the end of September 2024 (unless exempt)
  • Module 2 begins in January 2025

Download the full schedule of dates for this intake

Find out more about fees and payment stages for this intake

Visit the PCEC course page for full details

Exemption from this module is available for participants who have previously completed the Henley Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching no more than five years prior.

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In this module you will:

  • Explore evidence-based tools and techniques including cognitive behavioural coaching, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment based coaching
  • Consider relevant psychological theories and the latest research into neuroscience
  • Develop your ability to support yourself and others to resolve issues, overcome barriers, and embrace new behaviours and ways of thinking
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In this module you will explore some of the more difficult situations a coach can face - both interpersonal and contextual issues.

Topics of study include:

  • Cross-cultural coaching
  • Gestalt coaching
  • Mental health and coaching
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In this module you will:

  • Understand the theory and practice of working with groups within a system or organisation
  • Learn about coaching and behavioural change at an organisational level
  • Develop an understanding of 'the system' rather than the individual response, and the dynamic nature of relationships
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In this module you will:

  • Develop your ability to reflect on the relationship between personal beliefs and the habits of interpersonal behaviour
  • Develop your self-awareness as a coach
  • Learn how to achieve a high level of self-awareness and behavioural flexibility
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You will undertake a Masters level research project investigating a coaching and behavioural change topic of your choice. This provides the opportunity for a critical examination of the topic and a platform for further professional development.

You will be supported by research and data analysis workshops, as well as guidance from an individual supervisor.

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Begun during Stage 1, the personal project encourages you to identify themes of personal development as a coach to be followed over the programme duration.

Just as the research project is about an external application of what has been learnt, the personal project is designed to be inward looking.

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You will have ongoing contact with Henley Business School through:

  • Access to resources from the online learning portal for up to 12 months
  • University of Reading and Henley alumni status
  • Option to continue membership of The Henley Centre for Coaching (fee payable)

Accreditation

The Henley Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (completed during Stage 1 of this MSc) is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Association for Coaching (AC) and the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC). This recognises the quality of the learning experience and provides the option for individual accreditation with any or all of these bodies following successful completion of the programme.

Find out more

*The module or course content descriptions set out on this page are correct for those being taught in the current academic year. Modules or course content marked as optional are indicative and may be subject to change. Please note, constraints in timetable scheduling may mean you are unable to take some optional modules at the same time as others.

Dr Holly Andrews

Associate Professor in Coaching and Behavioural Change

Dr Rebecca Jones

Professor in Coaching

Professor Patricia Riddell

Professor of Applied Neuroscience, University of Reading

Dr Tatiana Rowson

Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour

Dr Tim Anstiss

Coaching tutor

Dr. Ilona Boniwell

Visiting Tutor, MSc in Coaching & Behavioural Change

Dr Karen Izod

Visiting Tutor

Verity Hannell

Lecturer in Coaching for Behavioural Change

Fiona Coffey

Visiting Tutor

Patrizia Amanati

Visiting Tutor

Julie Flower

Visiting tutor, MSc in Coaching for Behavioural Change | Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching

Dr Pamela Murray

Visiting Tutor

Gareth Morgan

Visiting Tutor

"I’m definitely more empathetic, and have a greater appreciation that people work best in different ways. I’m more inclined to look beneath the surface of people and situations now, and my listening skills have improved. I just work with people at a totally different level now."

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Alumni

  • A capped £1500 alumni discount

This applies to alumni who have completed any UoR/HBS programme of 120+ credits and may only be applied to Stages 2 and 3.

Please note, the Alumni discount is available to Henley Business School alumni (as part of University of Reading), not to graduates of Henley Management College.

The Henley Partnership

Charities

  • 50% discount

Henley Business School is pleased to offer up to two discounted places for employees of UK registered charities on each intake of the MSc in Coaching for Behavioural Change. Places are allocated through a competitive process and considered on a rolling basis. Applicants will need to provide:

  • Proof of paid employee status of a UK registered charity
  • Confirmation that this role is their main employment
  • The UK registered charity number
  • Confirmation that charity can be invoiced directly

To apply, please complete and return the charity discount application form. See here for further details of the application process.

Certified B Corporations

  • 50% discount

A discounted place on the Henley MSc in Coaching for Behavioural Change is also available to B Corporations, with the same criteria as for Charities above. To apply, applicants should complete and return the B Corp place application form, along with their main programme application. B Corp discounted places may not be applied for retrospectively.

MOD Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme

The Henley MSc in Coaching for Behavioural Change is approved under the MOD's ELC scheme and can be part-funded using Enhanced Learning Credits.

Only one discount can apply.

For more information please contact exec@henley.ac.uk

Set in sweeping parkland on the banks of the River Thames, Henley Business School's Greenlands campus provides an inspiring and reflective environment for focused work and study.

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Why choose Henley?

No.3 in the UK
for Executive Education providers for open programmes
(Financial Times Executive Education open enrolment programmes rankings 2023)
No. 20 in the world
for Executive Education (combined open and custom programmes) - Financial Times 2023
(Executive Education 2023: Top 50 combined ranking and school profiles)

The Henley Centre for Coaching

The Henley Centre for Coaching is a global leader in coaching research and coach training. The Centre is home to a wealth of resources, including the National Coaching Resources Centre, and is a proud recipient of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Coaching Award.

Executive Education at Henley

For 75 years, Henley Business School has developed confident and resilient business leaders. Executive Education at Henley is:

  • Practical: we combine academic rigour with a strong practical focus, so you can immediately apply what you have learned back in your organisation.
  • Relevant: Henley faculty are experienced practitioners who can support you in exploring solutions to your organisation’s challenges.
  • Collaborative: Open programmes enable you to expand your network, gain new perspectives and share ideas with peers from a range of backgrounds and sectors.
  • Personal: deliberately small learning groups allow you to benefit from individual attention and a confidential environment. We encourage you to understand your unique strengths, leadership style, and areas for development.

Contact us

Open Programmes

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the programme, please contact our programme advisors.

Email: exec@henley.ac.uk
Telephone: 01491 418767
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