Transforming conflict on an interpersonal, community, and organizational scale.
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution skills are essential for forging and stewarding successful relationships between people, communities, and organizations. Columbia University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution prepares students to analyze the root causes and dynamics of conflict and to transform disputes through reasoned and resourceful interventions. With courses led by some of the world’s premier scholar-practitioners in negotiation and conflict resolution, the program focuses on developing self-awareness, tenacity, and interpersonal competency; building common ground; opening lines of communication; ensuring representation and recognition; and building sustainable possibilities for resolution. Flexible program options meet the needs of young and mid-career professionals as well as career-changing professionals.
Fast Facts
| Program Option | Course Formats | Program Start-Time | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (full-time) | On-campus* |
Spring or Fall term |
16-21 months |
| Master of Science (full-time hybrid) | Online plus 3-week on-campus Intensive Study during summer |
Spring term only |
1 calendar year |
| Master of Science (part-time) | On-campus* |
Spring or Fall term |
6-7 terms |
| Executive Education | On-campus |
May 11–22, 2020 |
2 weeks |
* Select courses are available online or in hybrid format.
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