Business Coaching & Change Management
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
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Veränderungen gehören in Wirtschaft, Verwaltung, Kultur und Politik zum Alltag. Im Fernstudium Master Business Coaching & Change Management (M.A.) baust du die notwendige Fach- und Führungskompetenz auf, um professionelles Coaching zu gestalten und Veränderungsprozesse erfolgreich zu begleiten.
Das Studium verbindet theoretische, personenorientierte und systemische Perspektiven und vermittelt dir zentrale Instrumente und Methoden für Coaching, New Work sowie die Anwendung von Change-Moderation als Steuerungskompetenz. Du qualifizierst dich zusätzlich durch praxisnahe Seminare zum/r Business Coach/in.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Organisation und Change Management
- Theoretische Zugänge und Konzepte
- Grundlagen von Business Coaching und Change Management
- Interdisziplinarität und interkulturelle Vernetzung
- Forschung und Qualität
- Prozessgestaltung, Methoden und Handlungsfelder
- Führung und Gruppe
- Handlungsfelder im Business Coaching
- Coaching-Kompetenzen
- Change Management: Handlungsfelder im Change Management
- Nachhaltige Entwicklung der Gesellschaft: Handlungsfelder der gesellschaftlichen Transformation
- Internationales Seminar (part of the program)
- Professionalität
- Master-Thesis
Curriculum
120 ECTS program structure for the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Business Coaching & Change Management.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Foundations modules | Organisation und Change Management | 8 | 42 |
| Grundlagen von Business Coaching und Change Management | 8 | |||
| Theoretische Zugänge und Konzepte | 8 | |||
| Interdisziplinarität und interkulturelle Vernetzung | 10 | |||
| Forschung und Qualität | 8 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core modules and interlinked competencies | Prozessgestaltung, Methoden und Handlungsfelder (Führung und Gruppe) | 12 | 42 |
| Prozessgestaltung, Methoden und Handlungsfelder (Person) | 12 | |||
| Prozessgestaltung, Methoden und Handlungsfelder (Organisation und Gesellschaft) | 12 | |||
| Internationales Seminar | 6 | |||
| Spezialisierung [Wahl 1 aus 3] Module (Wahlbaustein 1) | 0 | |||
| Semesters 3–4 | Specialisation modules plus Business Coaching and Change Management focus | Handlungsfelder im Business Coaching | 12 | 42 |
| Coaching-Kompetenzen | 6 | |||
| Handlungsfelder der gesellschaftlichen Transformation | 12 | |||
| Handlungsfelder im Change Management | 12 | |||
| Spezialisierung [Wahl 1 aus 3] Module (Wahlbaustein 2) | 0 | |||
| Semester 4 | Final module | Master-Thesis | 16 | 28 |
| Professionalität | 8 | |||
| Spezialisierung [Wahl 1 aus 3] Module (Wahlbaustein 3) | 4 | |||
| Total | Core modules, compulsory seminars, chosen specialisation, professional component, and Master-Thesis (120 credits total). | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You become qualified to design and guide change processes in companies as well as in public and social organizations, so you can move into change consulting and internal change roles.
- You gain practical business coaching competence through coaching tools and supervision components, positioning you for coaching roles for leaders and teams.
- You build method-driven leadership and group facilitation skills, helping you stand out for HR, people development, and leadership enablement positions.
- You develop an evidence-oriented approach with “Forschung und Qualität”, supporting career paths that require structured problem-solving and measurable improvement.
- The international seminar component strengthens your readiness for cross-border cooperation and internationally oriented change or coaching assignments.
- You finish with a Master of Arts (M.A.) that supports long-term progression into senior, specialist, and management-level responsibilities where coaching and change expertise are required.
- Because the program explicitly combines coaching and change management, you can present a differentiated profile for organizations seeking transformation plus practical implementation support.
Employability rate
Graduates of business coaching and change management roles in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 84% and an unemployment rate of about 16%, reflecting ongoing demand for qualified transformation and coaching specialists.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook, especially for candidates who can demonstrate practical experience and apply coaching/change methods in organizations.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | The Master program is for applicants who already hold a first academic degree (master’s level entry). |
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a completed first degree from a state or state-accredited university including a business/economics focus. Entry pathways published by Euro-FH include: (a) first degree with at least 180 credits plus at least one year relevant work experience after the bachelor, or (b) first degree with at least 210 credits plus at least one year qualified work experience after the bachelor; applicants who do not meet the full work-experience requirement may be assessed based on the complete application documents and a motivational letter. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, the program requires English proficiency at level C1 because the entire study program is taught in English.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | |
| Monthly study contribution (starting from) | EUR 405 / per month | The program page states you can study from 405 €/month. The exact total tuition depends on your chosen study model and available offers. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility profile
Review the Master admission pathways for international applicants, including the required first degree credits and the published work-experience expectations. Prepare a clear CV describing your professional and academic background as well as the work experience since completing your bachelor degree. If your first degree focus is not business-related, note that Euro-FH requires a motivational letter in the application process.
Submit your application package online
Submit the required documents digitally as part of the Master application so admissions can process your eligibility. Upload your CV, university transcripts (grades) and your university degree proof. Include your motivational letter when required based on your first degree focus and work experience profile.
Complete enrollment steps after admission
After admission, follow the university’s enrollment instructions for registration. Euro-FH states that for enrollment it needs documents such as transcripts and degree proof, plus other required items listed in its international Master admission/required documentation guidance. Ensure your study starts with complete documentation as requested by the university.