“The PGDip in Project Management will provide me with the necessary toolsets, confidence and creativity to identify potential process improvement opportunities.”
– Mia Barnard, PGDip in Project Management alumnus

Why Management Coaching?

Our MPhil in Management Coaching programme is designed to give you the coaching credentials you need to grow the talent of others, transfer knowledge, build relationships, enhance performance and facilitate cultural transformation in organisations. The programme will help you discover what drives you as a coach, and assist in developing your authentic coaching style. Moreover, the two-year course has a strong ethical underpinning, which will help you become a values-driven, responsible leader in your industry.

What stands out?

  • Start a new business venture: Acquire the credentials to put up your own coaching practice
  • Help others grow: Become skilled in talent development
  • Geared for diversity: Learn how to work in multicultural environments
  • 2-year programme: Enjoy a flexible learning format (see Programme Structure below)

What will you gain?

  • Establish your credentials: Expand your knowledge and prepare to set up your own coaching practice.
  • Find your own signature presence: Become exposed to the various frameworks that will help you develop style of coaching authentic to you.
  • Develop human capital: Support the growth of teams, managers and leaders.
  • Harness the strengths of your team: Learn to lead with a positive mindset and propel the organisation forward.
  • Operate in multicultural environments: The programme adheres to international best practice taking into account the diversity, traditions and multicultural environments of South Africa and Africa.

Who should apply?

  • Manage projects with confidence: Become equipped with strategic project management competence, ensuring success in a complex and competitive business environment.
  • Stay in demand: Project management has been listed as a scarce skill on the South African National Scarce Skills List.
  • Take on managerial positions in any industry: This qualification equips executive managers with specialist project management competencies to use in various contexts anywhere in the world.
  • Contribute to the empowerment of the workforce: This PGDip enhances the achievement of the country’s black economic empowerment and employment equity objectives by empowering managers from previously disadvantaged communities.
  • Gain access to an MBA: The programme is presented on NQF level 8, which corresponds with the entry-level requirements for an MBA in South Africa.

Programme structure

The 2-year MPhil in Management Coaching programme is delivered through a combination of on-campus classes and Blended Learning classes. In between classes, you need to do formative assessments, essays and assignments, practical coaching, and a final research assignment.

Phase 1

Year 1: Class programme

Attend an on-campus block at start of Year 1 followed by weekly blended learning (online) classes.

Phase 2

Year 2: Professional assessment

1 on-campus block at start of Year 2

Phase 3

Year 2: Research and development

Research assignment

Triad practice, supervision and coaching:

Complete 40 hours of coaching and receive 20 hours of (self-funded) coaching. Supervision days can be attended in person or via online linkup.

Flexible learning formats

The PGDip in in Project Management is offered in two formats – Blended Learning and Modular. Both formats are perfect for studying while you work. While each format is an immersive and unique learning experience, the programme content of the two formats is the same.

Modular

Blocks of classes spread over the year

Opting for the Modular learning format means you do four full blocks of classes spread over the year if you are doing the one-year PGDip, or four blocks of either morning or afternoon classes per year if you are doing the two-year PGDip. The modular classes are presented on campus, which translates into in-class experience and focused studies without work interruptions.