Master-Distance Learning Coaching


Start your online master’s programme in Coaching today
Our workplace as well as our everyday lives: Everything is changing due to digitisation. In order for change to be sustainable, we need people who guide and counsel managers during the process. Do you want to start a career as a coach? Depending on your background and goals, you can choose from two master’s programmes: The 120 ECTS programme builds on a bachelor's degree. You have professional experience and want to top off your expertise with some coaching knowledge? Then our 60 ECTS programme is right for you.
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Study programme & degreeMaster of Arts (MA) 60 or 120 ECTS
German
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Application & starting dateStart immediately or anytime
Online application, no application deadlines -
Study duration & extension12-48 months, depending on model
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LocationsStudy programme independent of time & place
No mandatory attendance
Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
Exams online or at nearest examination centre -
Study feesStarting at 316€/month, depending on model
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Recognition & ApprovalThe IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
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Online study programmes in Coaching
You can study Coaching as a 60 ECTS or 120 ECTS programme.
Admission requirements for the 60 ECTS programme:
- Completed undergraduate degree of at least 240 ECTS
- 240 ECTS from undergraduate degree: Direct access possible with proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme
- 180 ECTS from undergraduate degree: Completion of courses amounting to 30 ECTS and proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience OR proof of at least two years of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme
- Proof of your German language skills
Your advantage: Build on your professional experience and take the fast track to your degree.
Admission requirements for the 120 ECTS programme:
- Completed undergraduate degree of at least 180 ECTS
- Proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme
- Proof of your German language skills
Your advantage: Invest a little more time and expand the knowledge from your bachelor's degree.
Study Programs

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Your electives allow you to focus on those areas that best fit your goals. You prepare for the career you want with the subjects you care about.
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Your advantages in IU Distance Learning
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Push yourself – and your careerYour knowledge of human resources and law makes you a coveted candidate anywhere.
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Acquire practically relevant knowledgeWe care about practical relevance. Your study programme prepares you for the working world.
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Get an innovative educationStudy the way it suits you. 100% online. 100% independently.
Master’s in Coaching: Your electives
Your master’s in Coaching is as practice-oriented as possible. In the 60 ECTS programme, you can choose one of 17 electives such as Human Performance, “New Work und Agilität” or “Förderung von Resilienz”. In the 120 ECTS programme, you choose two out of 16 electives in order to prepare for your career as a coach. Your options include “Organisationsanalyse und -entwicklung”, “Coaching von Führungskräften” and „Selbstreflexion: Praxisfall Coaching“.
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Find out more about IU and your study programme in your personal brochure.

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- Contents and electives of your programme
- Career opportunities
- Information on financing options
Your professional future
Coaching expert and manager
You support your employees in discovering and reaching their personal goals. In addition, you help them go through the process of learning and developing. You know about diversity management and support the implementation of new agile ways of working and creating an organization.
Coach – independent or employed
As a coach, you guide people through different areas of life and assist them in the challenges they face. Your goal is to encourage their clients to choose change and work on their self-development.
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Personalised & flexible
You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies!
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State-approved & award-winning
Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us.
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Here for you – personally
Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching.
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Practically oriented
Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.