Type of Degree:
Master's degree: For experienced business coaches*
Introduced October 24, 2007 | Status: Open


Preamble
Business coaching is a self-regulated industry. WABC is committed to setting the highest international standards of ethics, integrity and professional responsibility for members by engaging in self-regulatory activities that build and maintain public trust. This master's degree program is one such activity.

Overview
The Master of Arts in Professional Development (Business Coaching) is offered in collaboration with the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) and Middlesex University, both in the UK. This fully accredited MA degree is open to anyone who holds WABC's Chartered Business Coach (ChBC) or WABC Certified Master Business Coach (CMBC) designation. The ChBC automatically provides half the credit required for the degree. CMBC holders are required to undertake a conversion module to achieve the same award of credit. The remainder of the credit for both ChBC and CMBC candidates comes from completion of work-based research. Candidates design their own program, select their research area and complete a work-based project of their choosing.

Granting institution
The MA degree is offered and awarded by Middlesex University, based in the UK. There are no residency requirements for this degree program.

How to obtain the MA degree
You are an ideal candidate for the MA degree if you actively practice as a master-level business coach. Specifically, you must meet these general requirements

• Must be a WABC Full Member in good standing;
• Must be pursuing or hold WABC's ChBC or CMBC; and
• Must successfully complete the Master of Arts in Professional Development (Business Coaching) program.

How to list the MA degree
List this degree in full as Master of Arts in Professional Development (Business Coaching). List it by initials as MA.

How to maintain the MA degree
There are no requirements to maintain this MA degree.

Can the MA degree be revoked?
No.

What's your next step?
Register for our program today. Learn more about the Fast Track to an MA.
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What others say
Here's what some of our MA graduates have to say.

More information

*Is Middlesex University accredited?
Yes. Based in the United Kingdom, Middlesex University was created through the amalgamation of a number of long-established colleges. It has approximately 22,000 candidates studying on campus and around the world, and 2,500 staff. Middlesex is the largest provider of programs for international candidates in the UK.

All universities in the UK are accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Middlesex University is regularly assessed by this body and must carefully monitor and manage the standards of all its departments, programs and courses.

You can view the QAA review and audit reports on the QAA website.

Is the Professional Development Foundation accredited?
Yes. PDF is an academic body accredited by Middlesex University.

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Designations and degrees

WABC, PDF and Middlesex University reserve all rights in connection with the Master of Arts in Professional Development (Business Coaching) degree, including the right to change the requirements of the MA degree, and to replace the MA degree.