Ashridge Business School

What Ashridge Business School does

Ashridge Business School is a UK-based executive education provider founded in 1959 near Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, specializing in postgraduate coaching qualifications. Since 2015 the school has operated as a campus of Hult International Business School — a US-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization — under the brand 'Hult Ashridge.' The institution targets executive coaches, team coaches, organization development practitioners, and senior leaders seeking to integrate coaching methodologies into their professional practice. Its qualification portfolio comprises Postgraduate Certificates and Postgraduate Diplomas in Executive Coaching and Team Coaching, a Master's in Coaching (MSc), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Organizational Supervision, with executive coaching and supervision programs quality-assured by EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council).

The business model is tuition-based, with revenue generated through individual postgraduate program fees delivered either face-to-face at the Hult Ashridge UK campus or via online formats. Programs run on structured intake calendars (three per year for the Executive Coaching certificate; one per year for Team Coaching and the Master's; one per 18 months for Supervision). The admissions-driven go-to-market motion combines website inquiries, downloadable brochures, virtual information sessions, and in-person open days, supported by alumni participation. The Hult Ashridge Center for Coaching, led by Director Erik de Haan, develops standards and frameworks for the coaching profession and underpins the academic and research base of the qualifications. Hult holds triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), placing it in the top 1% of global business schools, and is ranked by the Financial Times. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective students are directed to admissions for fee information.

The institution sits within Hult's global campus network spanning Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and New York, giving it operational reach across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. As part of a non-profit parent, no equity funding, public listing, or revenue disclosures are available. Headcount sits in the 251–500 band, and no specific revenue, enrollment, or growth metrics are publicly accessible in the input data. The leadership team includes Erik de Haan (Director, Hult Ashridge Center for Coaching) and Neville Simms (Deputy Chairman of Ashridge Management College).

Name

Ashridge Business School

Legal name

Hult International Business School

Website

https://ashridge.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ashridge Business School (operating as Hult Ashridge since 2015 under Hult International Business School) is a UK-based, triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) non-profit provider of postgraduate coaching qualifications serving executive coaches, team coaches, and senior leaders globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education and Professional Coaching Qualifications

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Resources, Organizational Behavior & Leadership Institutes (EDAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

Keywords

• Executive coaching programs
• Business school education
• Postgraduate qualifications
• Team coaching certification
• Coaching supervision training

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkhamsted

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Educational Program Tuition: Ashridge Business School generates revenue through tuition fees for its coaching qualification programs including Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Master's degrees in Executive and Team Coaching. Programs are offered in face-to-face and online formats with multiple intake periods per year.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ashridge Business School (operating as Hult Ashridge within Hult International Business School) provides postgraduate coaching qualifications including Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas in Executive Coaching and Team Coaching, a Master's in Coaching (MSc), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Organizational Supervision. Programs are delivered face-to-face at the Hult Ashridge campus in the UK or online, with practitioner faculty and EMCC quality-assured accreditation pathways.

Product overview

Ashridge Business School (operating within Hult International Business School) offers a suite of coaching qualifications designed as progressive pathways. The portfolio includes foundational Postgraduate Certificates in Executive Coaching and Team Coaching (available face-to-face or online), advanced Master's-level programs with research components, and Postgraduate Diplomas in Organizational Supervision. Accreditation modules enable experienced coaches to achieve Hult Ashridge accreditation, quality-assured through EMCC Global. The programs are delivered at the Hult Ashridge campus by practitioner faculty with real-world coaching experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching Develops coaching skills for integration into existing consultancy work or as a foundation for building a coaching and consulting practice. Offered face-to-face or online with three intakes per year.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Team Coaching Builds confidence and improves team coaching skills. Can be taken as a standalone postgraduate qualification or as a series of workshops for experienced coaches expanding their practice. Studied at Hult Ashridge campus with one intake per year.
• Master's in Coaching (MSc) Advanced program for experienced executive and team coaches who wish to deepen their practice and undertake qualitative research projects with support from coaching faculty.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Organizational Supervision Enables graduates to become accredited coaching supervisors by learning the psychological underpinnings of supervision and developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Offered with one intake per 18 months.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Coaching (Accreditation) Assessment-only module enabling experienced coaches at PG Certificate level to become Hult Ashridge accredited executive coaches. Includes face-to-face assessment of coaching competency.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Team Coaching (Accreditation) Assessment-only module enabling experienced coaches at PG Certificate level to become Hult Ashridge accredited team coaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast-track EMCC accreditation available through program completion

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hult Ashridge Center for Coaching maintains a strategic partnership with EMCC for quality assurance of executive coaching and supervision programs. This partnership enables the school to provide fast-track EMCC accreditation as part of its coaching qualification programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IMD Business School: Switzerland-based business school focused exclusively on executive education and leadership development. Comparable as a broader incumbent specializing in mid-to-senior executive programs with strong coaching components.
• Said Business School, University of Oxford: Oxford's business school with executive education and leadership programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same senior-executive customer segment and offering coaching-oriented pathways.
• Judge Business School, University of Cambridge: Cambridge's business school offering MBAs, executive education and custom leadership programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the UK executive education market with adjacent coaching and leadership offerings.
• INSEAD: One of the world's top-ranked global business schools with campuses in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering executive education and leadership programs that include coaching elements.
• London Business School: Top-tier UK-based business school with extensive executive education and leadership offerings. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same London/UK market with overlapping executive coaching and leadership development curriculum.

Direct peers

• Meyler Campbell: UK-based provider of accredited coaching qualifications aimed at senior executives and consultants. Most direct peer because its product portfolio overlaps specifically with Hult Ashridge's Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Executive Coaching.
• Cranfield School of Management: UK business school specializing in postgraduate and executive education for experienced professionals. Direct peer given its similar executive-only positioning and overlap in coaching and leadership development offerings.
• Henley Business School: UK-based business school offering executive education, MBAs and coaching/leadership development programs. Comparable to Ashridge as a similarly scoped UK executive education provider with practitioner faculty and a focus on working professionals.

Emerging players

• Center for Creative Leadership: US-based nonprofit focused on leadership development research and education, offering coaching and feedback-rich programs. Comparable as a specialist in leadership/coaching that competes for the same senior-practitioner audience.
• Academy of Executive Coaching: UK-based coaching training provider offering accredited coaching qualifications and supervision pathways. Comparable as a more focused, smaller competitor in the same coaching qualification category as Hult Ashridge.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AshridgeUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/514894450
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ashridge

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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