- Communicate information, ideas and concepts effectively with senior executives (PG4).
- Demonstrate a specialised detailed, systematic understanding and critical awareness of the theory of executive and business coaching and its application to work settings (PG1).
- Demonstrate an appreciation and awareness of the need for continuous development of one’s own interpersonal and communication skills in a coaching context (PG4).
- Demonstrate learning and reflection skills necessary to facilitate to coaching and mentoring (PG4).
- Effectively apply and monitor the practitioner skills of an executive and business coach in a range of business environments (PG2).
- Handle complexity in a coaching context (PG3).
- Identify and effectively manage professional issues and standards (PG3).
- Provide the conceptual framework that will permit participants to incorporate future theoretical and applied developments in a range of business environments (PG2).
This course is available through the following application route(s)
The Diploma in Business and Executive Coaching is a powerful learning experience that will equip you with the theory and skills required to deliver business and executive coaching at the ‘Senior Practitioner’ level. It will enable you to offer support in the areas of leadership and develop a coaching culture. In addition, it will provide you with an understanding of at least one psychological model for supporting change in human behaviour, attitudes, and motivation. It will also enable you to conduct critical analysis and reflection on the impact of your work on both the individual and organisation.
For more information on this diploma, please contact Deirdre Luby on (01) 716 8050 or email deirdre.luby.ie
The Diploma is a 1-year, part-time programme delivered over a series of 6 three or two-day workshops and provides the equivalent of 100 training hours. The first day of each three-day workshop tends to concentrate on theoretical input while the second and third days are more practical, with participants working in small groups alternating the roles of coach, coachee and observer. The two-day workshops focus on practice and group supervision of client work.
About This Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SBUS45850 | ProcessofChange in BusCoaching | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SBUS45880 | Getting Started in BusCoaching | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SBUS45830 | Bus. Coaching in Organisations | Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SBUS45840 | Business Coaching & Leadership | Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SBUS45870 | PsychologicalDimensionCoaching | Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SBUS45860 | CreativeApproaches BusCoaching | Spring and Summer (separate) | 5 |
Business & Executive Coaching (B246) Part Time
EU/NONEU fee per year - € 14540
***Fees are subject to change
EU/NONEU fee per year - € 14540
***Fees are subject to change
The fee of €12,990 or €12,341 (UCD Business Alumni discount) is a comprehensive cost that includes your tuition, all course-related materials, lunches and refreshments while on campus, access to the UCD Libraries etc. There are no additional overheads to be incurred.
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
- Practising business coaches who want a more thorough grounding in coaching methodology and general improvement of their coaching skills;
- HR Directors or Training/OD Consultants who want to expand their knowledge and skills
- Chartered Psychologists and Occupational Psychologists specialising in assessment/development who want to enhance their coaching capacity;
- Line Managers who want to coach more effectively as part of their management and leadership style;
- Retiring executives who wish to add Executive Coaching to their portfolio of consultancy activities or to make it their main offering;
- Aspiring coaches from a related professional background such as counselling, psychotherapy, teaching, business psychology etc.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Business & Executive Coaching:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | B246 Business & Executive Coaching |
Part-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Graduate Taught | Apply |
* you can change options at the top of the page
Additional special entry route(s) to Business & Executive Coaching:
These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU | B246 Business & Executive Coaching |
Part-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Smurfit Executive Development 2 For queries regarding course requirements please contact exec.dev@ucd.ie |
Apply |