- Master's in just 2 semesters full-time study or 3-4 semesters part-time study
- Interesting specializations, such as in New Work and Agility or in Supervision and Coaching
- Innovative learning concept with IU Learn app and digital lectures
These are the admission requirements for the Master's programme Coaching
We offer the Master's in Coaching in a shortened 60-ECTS version, which lasts 2 semesters in full-time study. A first degree with a grade of at least "satisfactory" is required.
Depending on the scope of your degree, you must also demonstrate work experience:
- If your first degree comprises 180 ECTS, you must take courses worth 30 ECTS and demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant work experience. Alternatively, you can demonstrate at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
- If your degree comprises 210 ECTS, you need to show at least 1 year of qualified work experience, which you gained after your studies.
- If your degree comprises 240 ECTS, as is the case with many diploma degrees, you do not need to demonstrate work experience.

Study Contents & Modules: This is the Study Schedule in the Master Coaching Program
The master's programme at IU International University is modular in structure. A module typically comprises 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as an exam or a written paper. You complete your master's degree step by step - and even largely determine when you want to complete each module.
In full-time study, you can structure your study plan as follows, for example:
- 1st Semester: Introduction to Coaching, Fundamentals of Self-Reflection, Research Methodology, Seminar: Virtual Coaching and Self-Coaching, New Work, Methods in the Coaching Process
- 2nd Semester: Project: Concept Development and Live Coaching, Elective Module A, Master's Thesis
For specialization, you can choose one of these areas of focus, for example: Occupational, Organizational, and Economic Psychology, Coaching of Executives, Diversity Management, Digital Business and Agility, Promotion of Resilience, Human Performance, Competent Communication, Crisis Intervention in Groups, Crisis Intervention in Individuals, New Work and Agility, Performance and Talent Management, Organisational Analysis and Development, Self-Reflection Practical Case Agile Coaching, Self-Reflection Practical Case Coaching, Self-Reflection Practical Case Virtual Coaching, Systemic Coaching and Supervision, Virtual Support of Developmental Processes.
Study Concept: How the Part-Time Coaching Study Programme at IU Works
The online coaching study programme at IU International University can be flexibly tailored to fit your life and everyday routine as suits you best. For example, you can choose one of 3 study models: In the full-time programme, you need a total of 2 semesters, i.e., 12 months, to complete your master's degree. In part-time programme I, you study for 3 semesters until completion. Or you can opt for part-time programme II and take 4 semesters to complete your master's.
With every module you enroll in, you will receive study materials in printed study booklets. All materials are also available to you digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of a lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books through the practical IU Learn App.
In many modules, virtual classes are also offered, allowing you to interact interactively with your fellow students and lecturers.
Especially convenient and flexible is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 7 days a week, 24 hours a day - at a time when you feel best prepared for the exam, for example, in building construction. Additionally, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where you can also take your exams in the traditional way on-site.

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