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Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

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Hybrid Option

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. 

The hybrid program option consists of online courses and a 3-week on-campus Intensive Study session.

The hybrid program takes four semesters to complete.  Spring and fall entry is available.

Students who start in the spring will have a three-week on-campus Intensive Study in summer.  Students who start in the fall will have a three-week on-campus Intensive Study in spring. The Intensive Study terms are full-time semesters with required in-person classes.  

  • Spring 2022 Intensive dates: March 8 - March 25, 2022
  • Summer 2022 Intensive dates: May 23 - June 10, 2022
  • Spring 2023 Intensive dates: March 6 - March 24, 2023

To learn more about the hybrid program, click here to watch a recording of an Information Session hosted by Program Director, Dr. Beth Fisher-Yoshida. 

*Select courses are available online or in hybrid format.

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Who Should Apply?

  • Early career professionals who want to gain important negotiation and conflict resolution skills to succeed in any role and field.
  • Mid-career professionals who want to enhance and extend their expertise to accelerate their career and impact.
  • Career-changing professionals who want to develop new and effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills and are looking for a strong platform from which to negotiate new organizational relationships and career opportunities.
  • Those who are working in or who wish to work in the field of conflict resolution and want to enhance their effectiveness by expanding their repertoire of concepts, skills, and practices.

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