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Graduate Certificate in Business Coaching

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Business Coaching

Abbreviation:

GCertBusCoach

UOW Course Code:

1169

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Total Credit Points:

24

Duration:

1 year part-time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business

Intake Session(s):

Trimester 1

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong, Sydney

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Coaching gives students a foundation in business coaching with the opportunity to apply coaching methodologies to business contexts, and develops skills such as effective questioning, listening, goal setting and giving feedback.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Business Coaching will be able to:

  1. Review contemporary coaching-related theory and research and translate knowledge into interpersonal processes and practices that support high quality coaching relationships.
  2. Assess the suitability of different measurement approaches in coaching contexts, and utilise them to rigorously evaluate and communicate the impact of coaching services.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to manage the quality of coaching practice via the analysis of self-assessment, self-reflection, service evaluation and/or feedback data collected.
  4. Identify ethical responses to challenges encountered within the coaching process, such as dealing with client mental health issues, using an array of intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. 

Course Structure

Candidates are required to complete four (4) subjects (24 credit points) as listed below:

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
MGNT863Introduction to Business Coaching6Trimester 1
MGNT864Applied Coaching Skills6Annual
MGNT865Applied Coaching Psychology6Trimester 2
MGNT965Advanced Coaching Skills6Trimester 3

PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database by clicking the subject codes above.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's articulation arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

All applicants will be required to attend an interview conducted by the Sydney Business School.

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 23 March, 2016