Graduate Diploma in Organisational Coaching (GradDipOrgCoaching)
| Course Code | FF049 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 36 |
| CRICOS code | 055338G |
Description
The Organisational Coaching programs are designed to provide participants with an advanced, integrated understanding of professional, executive and workplace coaching and the wider range of organisational processes within which workplace coaching is embedded. These programs are a joint initiative of the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies in the Faculty of Economics and Business, and the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Science.
Course Rules
To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Organisational Coaching, students must successfully complete a total of six units of study (36 credit points), comprising:
- three core coaching psychology units of study (18 credit points)
- two to three elective work and organisational studies units of study (12 to 18 credit points)
- up to one elective coaching psychology unit of study (up to six credit points)
Please Note. The units of study listed below are those units that are being offered for the current year only. For a full list of all units that may be counted towards this course, including those not currently being offered, please refer to the Faculty Handbook.
Core Units of Study (Coaching Psychology)
- PSYC4721 Theories and Techniques of Coaching Psychology
- PSYC4722 Fundamentals of Coaching Practice
- PSYC4724 Coaching Practice: Co-Coaching and Groups
The units PSYC4721 and PSYC4722 are introductory units and should be completed in a student's first semester of study. The unit PSYC4724 is the capstone unit and should be completed in a student's last semester of study.
For further details of these units of study, see the School of Psychology's website.
Elective Units of Study (Work and Organisational Studies)
- WORK5002 Introduction to HRM
- WORK5003 Management and Organisations
- WORK6001 Organisational Analysis
- WORK6002 Foundations of Strategic Management
- WORK6017 Human Resource Strategies
- WORK6018 International Industrial Relations
- WORK6026 Organisational Change and Development
- WORK6030 Performance and Rewards
- WORK6031 Recruitment and Selection
- WORK6034 Human Resource Development
- WORK6108 International Dimensions of HR
- WORK6111 Management Consulting
- WORK6115 Managing Diversity at Work
- WORK6117 Managing HR and Knowledge Systems
- WORK6118 Managing Communication in Organisations
- WORK6119 The Innovative Firm
- WORK6120 Research Essay
- WORK6130 Leadership in Organisations
Elective Units of Study (Coaching Psychology)
- PSYC4723 Socio-Cognitive Issues in Coaching Psychology
- PSYC4727 Coaching in Organisations
- PSYC4729 Groups, Teams and Systems
- PSYC4730 Personal and Work/Life Coaching
- PSYC4731 The Psychology of Peak Performance
For further details of these units of study, see the School of Psychology's website.
Enrolment Guide
Students must complete a minimum of three 'PSYC' units of study and two 'WORK' units of study. The one remaining unit of study may be either a 'PSYC' or 'WORK' elective. Six units of study in total must be completed.
The following table illustrates an example course progression for a student enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Organisational Coaching on a full-time basis completing three units of study per semester.
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | Theories and Techniques of Coaching Psychology | Fundamentals of Coaching Practice | elective | 24 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | Coaching Practice: Co-Coaching and Groups | elective | elective | 24 |
Please Note. The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to that listed above. You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.
Entry Requirements
For entry into this course, students must have either meet the entry requirements as for the Master's degree OR have completed a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution (a standard acceptable to the Faculty) and have at least five years of work experience in a relevant area as general management, organisational psychology, general psychology or coaching.
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the 'English Language Requirements' page.
Duration of Course
Full-time: A typical full-time student will undertake three units of study per semester, completing the six units in two semesters (one year).
Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in 1.5 to three years.