Coaching and Leadership (M.A.)
career-integrated studies
What makes this degree programme special?
- Participants receive a dual qualification as coach and manager
- Intensive support in small groups, integrated teaching coaching
What is the structure of the programme?
Duration of studies: 4 semesters
Degree: Upon successful completion of the programme, the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena awards the internationally recognised academic degree "Master of Arts" (M.A.). At the same time, this creates the basis for activities in the higher civil service and for a further academic career (doctorate) for graduates of the programme.
Start of studies: The Master's programme in Coaching and Leadership, for which a fee is charged, starts every two years in the summer semester.
Module overview
What are the entry requirements?
Requirements for admission are:
- Degree with 210 ECTS. Applicants with a degree of 180 ECTS can compensate 30 ECTS by alternative achievements or, after consultation with the head of the study programme, also by achievements to be completed currently.
- At least two years of professional experience
- A letter expressing the motivation for the Master's programme (max. 3000 characters)
Experience with job-related counselling (coaching, supervision, etc.) is desired, as well as own basic competences in counselling and/or leadership.
What career prospects do I have after completing my studies?
Within the past decade, coaching has become an established and sought-after instrument of human resource development. Many companies see coaches as advisors to managers who contribute to further development in personal and organisational contexts through their external, professional perspective. A large number of self-employed people now work as coaches. On the one hand, this requires a certain amount of professional experience and field competence, preferably in different fields of action, as well as a good network. The subjects of coaching can arise from the entire spectrum of professional management activities from personnel management to organisational development, as well as from personal issues, conflict resolution, work-life balance and career counselling for managers. The coach, who may be employed in a larger company, for example, will incorporate his or her knowledge and skills into personnel management and development. Coaching is becoming more and more important in the field of human resource development. Many companies see their employees as a valuable resource that needs to be nurtured and supported. In addition, the requirements for positions in management and leadership have become more complex. Small and medium-sized companies are often unable to cope with this change on their own - and are increasingly asking for external support. Coaching can start at this point and contribute to overcoming the challenges.
Successful completion of the Master's programme qualifies you for coaching as a reflection and support process on the following levels:
- person-related (e.g. competence development of managers)
- setting-related (e.g. individual and multi-person settings, of managers and specialists, such as teams and other work systems)
- organisational (e.g. counselling of leaders in managing change processes and developing learning organisations)
