This internationally accredited MPhil Leadership Coaching provides you with the skills to establish your credentials as a leadership coach. This degree will give you the coaching credentials you need to grow the talent of others, transfer knowledge, build relationships, enhance performance and facilitate cultural transformation. But first, it will ask of you to dig deeply and to find out what it is that drives you as a coach and then to develop your authentic coaching style.
The programme is presented in blended learning format, which means you can start generating an income from coaching almost immediately.
A transformative learning experience awaits you – particularly if you see your future self as a coach, consultant, manager or corporate leader
Blended
- Orientation and Block 1 (on campus): 13 – 18 February (on campus, full days, except for 18 Feb which is morning only); 22 February (remote, Wednesday from 13:00 – 18:00)
- Block 2: 26 April – 24 May (remote, Wednesdays from 13:00 – 18:00)
- Block 3: 24 – 28 July (on campus, full days)
- Block 4: 27 September – 25 October (remote, Wednesdays from 13:00 – 18:00)
- Supervision dates (remote): 15 March 2023, 7 June 2023, 23 August 2023, 15 November 2023, 10 January 2024
- Professional assessment dates: 22 – 26 January 2024 (on campus, full days)
Supervision dates (remote)
- 15 March 2023
- 7 June 2023
- 23 August 2023
- 15 November 2023
- 10 January 2024
Professional assessment dates: 22 – 26 January 2024 (on campus, full days)
Fees: R253,568
Duration: 2 years (class programme and research assignment)
Documents needed for application
- Certified copies of your academic records
- Certified copies of your degree certificates
- Copy of your ID/Passport
- Copy of your CV
- Verification consent form
- Motivational essays (submit both essays in one PDF document)
- Application fee
Duration
2 years (class programme and research assignment)
Format
The programme is presented in blended learning format, which means you can start generating an income from coaching almost immediately.
How to apply
Click here to see the 7 steps of the application process.
Deadlines for Applications
Closed
Course Structure and Content
The learning philosophy of the MPhil Leadership Coaching is based on the integration of theory and practice, finding your authentic coaching style, international application with local specialisation, practical experience and extensive support. The programme has a strong ethical and responsibility underpinning, which will enable you to become a values-driven leader through coaching.
You will learn from knowledgeable presenters, and capitalise on the thought leadership of local experts who were pioneers in the field of management coaching in this country. Today, most of these presenters play leading roles in the continued development of coaches worldwide. In addition, only a small number of people worldwide have doctoral degrees in coaching. A number of them facilitate and assess on this degree.
You will also benefit from comprehensive support throughout the programme. The degree emphasises the relevance of work-based coaching competence.
The two-year MPhil Leadership Coaching provides you with the skills to establish your credentials as a leadership coach.
This is a blended learning programme that allows you to study while you work. This format combines on-campus blocks with blended learning classes. Year 2 is mostly taken up by the Research Module, which consists of lectures and assignments culminating in a research assignment.
Orientation block and Module 1: Year 1 starts with the orientation block followed directly by Module 1. This means one in-person, on-campus engagement spanning Monday to Saturday morning. This gives 5,5 days of training.
Module 2: This module is delivered in blended learning format (live streaming, no in-class attendance) in a staggered format of one lecture every Wednesday (13:00 to 18:00 to allow working students to attend).
Module 3: This module is delivered on campus. This means one in-person, on-campus engagement spanning Monday to Saturday morning. This gives 5,5 days of training.
Module 4: This module is delivered in blended learning format (live streaming, no in-class attendance) in a staggered format of one lecture every Wednesday (13:00 to 18:00 to allow working students to attend).
Module 5: This module is delivered on campus at the start of Year 2. It runs from the Monday to the Friday.
Module 6: The Research Module is presented in Year 2 as a series of live-stream lectures and assignments culminating in a research assignment
Year 1 of Studies
- Orientation (2 days on campus)
- Module 1 - Fundamentals of Coaching (3-5 days on campus)
- Module 2 - Leadership Coaching (blended learning)
- Module 3 - Leadership Coaching (on campus)
- Module 4 - Team Coaching (blended learning)
Year 2 of Studies
- Module 5 - Professional Assessment (on campus)
- Module 6 - Research (blended learning)
PHASE 1 - Lecture programme
Year 1 starts with the orientation block followed directly by Module 1.
Module 1 & 3 are delivered on campus (in-person engagement spanning Monday to Saturday morning).
Module 2 & 4 are delivered in blended learning format (live streaming, no in-class attendance).
This phase covers coaching models, allowing you to discover your own particular framework forcoaching practice, case studies and assignments.
PHASE 2 - Professional assessment
Module 5 is delivered on campus at the start of Year 2. It runs from the Monday to the Friday.
Your coaching competence is assessed in terms of your ability to convey your personal coaching approach and style, and in terms of authentically displaying coaching skills that resonate with your own model.
PHASE 3 - Research and development
Module 6 is presented in Year 2 as a series of live-stream lectures and assignments culminating in completing a research assignment.
A research supervisor will guide you through the depth study of an aspect of leadership coaching.
Triad practice, supervision and coaching
A significant part of your journey is to coach and be coached. You must complete 40 hours of coaching and receive 20 hours of coaching. Please note that this is self-funded. Supervision days are virtual events.
Programme Head
Prof
Salomé
Van Coller Peter
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This internationally accredited MPhil Management Coaching provides you with the skills to establish your credentials as a management coach. This degree will give you the coaching credentials you need to grow the talent of others, transfer knowledge, build relationships, enhance performance and facilitate cultural transformation.
Programme Fees
Application fee for 2023
Tuition fees for 2023
Important:
- Payment of full programme fees for South African students: Students can pay the full programme fees upon registration, or they can pay 75% of the annual fees by the end of May and the balance of 25% by the end of September. Students can also spread their payment over 2 years.
- Payment of full programme fees for international students: International admitted students pay 50% of the annual fee as deposit. The remainder is due two weeks before commencement of the programme.
- Deposit: All students pay a deposit on acceptance of admission. South African students must pay a set deposit on admittance. International admitted students pay 50% of the annual fee as deposit. The deposit payable is non-refundable.
- Application fee: The application fee must accompany the application. The application fee is non-refundable.
- Additional fees for international students: International students pay an International Registration Fee (IRF) per academic year. Students from countries other than those in the Southern African Development Community also pay an International Tuition Fee (ITF) (i.e. students from SADC countries are exempt from the ITF).
- Assessment of international students’ applications: International students require a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation certificate to evaluate their degrees according to South African standards. The Business School’s International Affairs Office will first handle the credential evaluations of international students free of charge. Students need to complete the online application and upload all certificates with their application. The International Affairs Office will conduct an in-house credential evaluation after you have submitted your application. Should the International Affairs Office be unsure about the status, recognition or accreditation of your qualification, we reserve the right to refer you to SAQA. The Business School will only assess your application once we have received your application fee and SHL fee.
- Assessment of international students’ applications: International students require a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation certificate to evaluate their degrees according to South African standards. The Business School’s International Affairs Office will first handle the credential evaluations of international students free of charge. Students need to complete the online application and upload all certificates with their application. The International Affairs Office will conduct an in-house credential evaluation after you have submitted your application. Should the International Affairs Office be unsure about the status, recognition or accreditation of your qualification, we reserve the right to refer you to SAQA. The Business School will only assess your application once we have received your application fee and SHL fee.
- Fees for 2024: The fees for the second year of enrolment will be adjusted to make provision for annual price increases.
- Study materials: Some core textbooks and other study material will be provided to students and the cost thereof is included in the tuition fees. These books become the property of the student.
- Travel and accommodation: Students are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and costs.
Admission Requirements
What you need to apply
- Academic qualifications: An honours degree, OR a four-year professional bachelor’s degree, OR a three-year bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate diploma. Candidates’ previous academic qualifications should be at least on NQF Level 8. If you do not comply with these requirements, please read the How to apply section carefully.
- Work experience: A minimum of four years of work experience in the field of people management.
- Psychometric testing: This may also be required.
- Two essays: Write two essays (see details below).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The Business School provides wider access to its programmes through its RPL process. This means that, even if you do not have the required qualifications, you can still apply based on the management experience you have gained. You still need to submit all the documentation and tests as required for all prospective students, plus additional requirements. See Recognition of prior learning lower down in this section.
International Students
International students require a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation certificate to evaluate their degrees according to South African standards. The Business School’s International Affairs Office will first handle the credential evaluations of international students free of charge. Students need to complete the online application and upload all certificates with their application. The International Affairs Office will, as part of the application process, conduct an in-house credential evaluation after you have submitted your application. However, should the International Affairs Office be uncertain about the status, recognition or accreditation of your qualification, we reserve the right to refer you to SAQA before we consider your application further.
Vetting process: All degrees undergo a formal vetting process to eliminate fraudulent applications.
Write a reflective and comprehensive essay on the following:
- How does your learning journey to date reflect your personal growth towards becoming a coach?
- How does this awareness motivate you to do the MPhil Management Coaching?
- How do you intend to cope with the high volume of learning hours, reading and coaching which you will be required to manage?
- What do you expect to gain from this learning journey?
- Why should you be admitted to this programme?
Do some searching on Google and write an essay describing and comparing any two of the following coaching approaches: solution-focused coaching, cognitive behavioural coaching, and narrative coaching. Which one do you like best and why? The essay must be around 500 words. Please include references.
Stellenbosch Business School provides wider access to its programmes through its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. In line with the requirements of the Council on Higher Education (CHE), the Business School may admit up to 10% of its student body per programme under RPL. Candidates who wish to be admitted under the RPL policy will firstly have to submit all the documentation and tests as required for all prospective students. In addition, prospective students under the RPL policy need to adhere to the following:
- Have at least an NQF 6 qualification (3-year tertiary qualification in a related field). All school and academic certificates are required.
- Have at least EIGHT years of working experience in Human Capital Development.
- Submit a comprehensive CV, indicating detailed areas of responsibility as well as information of activities outside the work environment.
- Write an assignment of at least 10 pages (11-point font size with 1.5 spacing) with references about a coaching topic, provided by the programme head. The assignment must contain a signed declaration of own work.
- Provide Stellenbosch Business School with at least two references (typically current or former line heads) who can testify about the candidate’s managerial or related professional The references will be asked to give a detailed personal reference of the candidate on forms that can be download from the application form.
The RPL selection process entails the following:
- The Admissions Committee (head of the programme and another academic) will conduct an in-depth interview with the candidate.
- If the Committee is of the opinion that the candidate has the ability to cope with the demands of the programme, he/she may be admitted.
- A recommendation of admission is sent via the Business School’s Academic Planning Committee to the Board of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences for notification.
- RPL candidates need to apply by 31 October each year to allow sufficient time for the assessment process.
Contact Us
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Frequently Asked Questions
All those who manage people or who work in the field of human capital development or talent development will benefit from this degree. This includes leaders, managers, learning facilitators, practicing coaches, HR practitioners and learning facilitators. The experience of our students and alumni is that the course is suited to any career that involves managing people.
This programme is presented in Blended Learning format, which combines on-campus classes with online classes (using any internet-linked laptop). Remote students can actively participate in classroom discussions. The lecturers can talk directly to each student, whether they are logging in from an airport in Europe, a boardroom in Africa or an office at home. This allows you to study while you work and to start earning an income from coaching almost immediately. Our use of technology with a strong human touch enables you to immerse yourself in a premium learning experience from wherever you are in the world. This format also lowers the opportunity cost to do this programme as it reduces travel costs.
Will I be able to set up my own coaching practice with this degree?
Yes, you can use this postgraduate qualification to find your authentic coaching style, to establish your credentials in management coaching, and to set up your own coaching practice. This programme contains modules such as Business Coaching, Leadership Coaching and Team Coaching – all aimed at providing you with the skills to offer professional coaching services to individuals, teams, and corporates.
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