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Master's (MS) in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting

100% Online, On-site, and Hybrid Study Options

The Master of Science in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting (ECOC) is designed to address the growing demand for highly skilled and academically trained executive coaches and organizational consultants. Students will be prepared to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness through coaching leaders on goal-setting, presence, performance, and effective communication as well as consulting with leaders on organizational culture, systems and design. Leading academics and industry practitioners will bridge evidence-based science and applied practice to empower students to become more influential and strategic leadership development coaches and organizational consultants.

This 30-credit accelerated MS program can be completed online, onsite or in a hybrid format. It is also accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the gold standard in education for the coaching profession.

Degree Advantage

  • 30 credit accelerated program
  • 100% online, onsite or hybrid degree options available
  • Flexible full- or part-time study options
  • Can be completed in one year (three semesters) of full-time study or two years (5-6 semesters) of part-time study
  • Required Immersion Fundamentals period of five days that provides an introduction to executive coaching and organizational consulting practices. In-person and online immersion options available
  • Meets the rigorous standards to be accredited by the International Coaching Federation
  • Build evidence-based professional coaching skills based on social science methodologies
  • Degree Core curriculum covers all the skills needed to be a professional coach to individuals and to advise leaders on organizational culture, systems and design
  • Capstone students complete a research project showing original thought leadership in the fields of executive and organizational coaching

Curriculum and Degree Requirements

You can find the full curriculum details for this program on this page of the University Bulletin. All other content, including this web page is for informational purposes only.

MS in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting: Information Session

Join the MS in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting program for an online Information Session and learn about our curriculum, online community, alumni career outcomes, and the admissions process. Faculty, current students, and/or alumni will also be in attendance to discuss their academic experience.

1:00 PM until 2:00 PM EDT


Discover NYU SPS: Graduate Admissions Information Session

Join an online session to learn more about our graduate degree programs, including the MS in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting. Our admissions team will give you insights into the NYU SPS experience, share details about the application process, and offer tips for creating a successful application. Current students will also share their personal experiences, providing a firsthand perspective on life as an SPS student.

7:00 PM until 8:00 PM EDT

7:00 PM until 8:00 PM EST

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Student discussion

Who Should Consider Earning the MS in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting?

Applicants who have extensive professional experience, are in the midst of a career transition, or currently developing their coaching and consulting practice, will benefit from enrolling in the MS in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting program.

Career and Job Opportunities

Our students and alumni now work with some of the top firms including:

  • Korn Ferry Consulting
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • EY
  • Bravely
  • Ezra
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International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level 2 Accreditation Details

The NYU MS degree in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting is a 12 course, 30-credit program with a primary focus on educating and training executive coaches and organizational consultants. It is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Level 2 ICF Accredited Coaching Education Provider. The program fulfills the academic requirements for the ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential.

The following is a list of International Coaching Federation (ICF)-aligned courses dedicated to educating and training the practice of professional coaching. The professional development program includes 180 instructor-led synchronous hours and 132 asynchronous learning hours solely focused on coaching content, practice, and experiential learning. The academic program also includes an additional 36 hours focused on research practices in coaching and training on the application of social science methodology in conducting coaching research (Research Process and Methods course).

ICF-aligned courses:

  • Immersion Fundamentals 
  • Science of Behavior and Change
  • Coaching Special Topics 
  • Coaching Practices
  • Coaching Mastery
  • Research Process & Methods
  • Capstone Coaching Practicum

Language(s) that are used: English
Delivery method: Blended with in-person and online synchronous option
Intended participants and pre-requisites for individuals to enroll:

  • Professionals seeking to add coaching skills to their repertoire
  • Those interested in pursuing a career in coaching
  • See additional admission criteria here.

Department Contact Details: sps.hcm@nyu.edu

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