Henley MSc in Coaching & Behavioural Change
Take your executive coaching knowledge and skills to a higher level and apply them in an organisational context with the MSc in Coaching & Behavioural Change.
At a glance
- Understand the psychology and neuroscience behind behavioural change
- Become more self-aware as a coach
- Learn to coach at an organisational level, align your coaching with business objectives, and work with senior executives
- Develop your interpersonal skills and transform how you relate to coachees
- Undertake a research project on a coaching and behavioural change topic of your choice
- Subject area(s)
- Coaching
- Attendance
- Part-time
- Fee
- Full MSc: £22,950. All prices exclude accommodation and are VAT exempt. For more details see 'Fees and available dates'
- 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
Overview
The MSc in Coaching & 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 practice 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
You will typically have a good first degree or an equivalent professional qualification, and 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. An excellent level of English is 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 this module in Stage 1.
Dates
Intakes for Module 1, the Henley Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, are scheduled regularly throughout the year. You can begin your study with any of these intakes up until September each year. For next available dates please see the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching page.
MSc Intake 13
- Begin Module 1 (Henley Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching) before the end of September 2021
- Module 2 begins in January 2022
Download the full schedule of dates for this intake
Fees
MSc Intake 13
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Key facts
| Course fee: | Full MSc: £22,950. All prices exclude accommodation and are VAT exempt. For more details see 'Fees and available dates' |
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| Duration: | 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 |
The MSc in Coaching & Behavioural Change is a part-time programme that combines workshops with self-directed study. It runs for a minimum of 30 months, depending on the start date of Module 1 (the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching).
The qualification is achieved in three stages, with successful completion of each stage required before you can progress to the next.
MSc CBC Stage 1: Professional Certificate in Executive CoachingVisit 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. Academic authors
Professor Jonathan Passmore
Karen Foy
Aboodi Shabi
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MSc CBC Stage 1: Neuroscience & Psychology for Behavioural Change (6 months)In this module you will:
Academic authors
Professor Patricia Riddell
Professor Jonathan Passmore
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MSc CBC Stage 2: Advanced Coaching Practice (3 months)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:
Academic authors
Dr Rebecca Jones
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MSc CBC Stage 2: Group Dynamics and Systems Thinking (3 months)In this module you will:
Academic authors
Dr Rebecca Jones
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MSc CBC Stage 2: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner (3 months)In this module you will:
Academic authors
Dr Rebecca Jones
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MSc CBC Stage 3: DissertationYou 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. Academic authors
Dr Rebecca Jones
Nigel Spinks
Dr Tatiana Rowson
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MSc CBC Stage 3: Personal ProjectBegun 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. Academic authors
Dr Rebecca Jones
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MSc CBC: Post-ProgrammeYou will have ongoing contact with Henley Business School through:
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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.
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.
Programme Director Dr Rebecca Jones has extensive experience of coaching individuals at all levels and has worked with a range of corporate clients on consultancy projects. She is a frequent contributor to professional bodies and has a particular research interest in coaching effectiveness.
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Alumni
- A capped £1500 alumni discount
This applies to alumni who have completed any UoR/HBS programme of 120+ credits
The Henley Partnership
- 10% discount for THP members
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 & Behavioural Change. Places are allocated through a competitive process. 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
The application form and deadline for 2021 will be published shortly.
Please note:
* Alumni discount is available to Henley Business School alumni (as part of University of Reading) not to graduates of Henley Management College.
Only one discount can apply.
For more information please contact exec@henley.ac.uk
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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.
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