Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
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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 program has On-campus or Online (with Residency) modality options, which are outlined below. More information about the curricular requirements is available on the Curriculum & Courses page.
Full-Time Online (with Residency) - Final Spring intake: Spring 2027
- Application deadline: November 1, 2026
- Start: Spring 2027 (January)
- Complete the program in 4 semesters: Spring - Summer - Fall - Spring
- Graduate as early as May 2028
- Modality: online & one in-person residency (3 days) on Columbia's New York City campus
Spring 2027 Online Program Pathway
- Semester 1 | Spring 2027 - ONLINE
- Understanding Conflict & Cooperation (3)
- Intrapersonal Dynamics & Conflict (3)
- Capstone 1: Conflict Analysis Models & Frameworks (3)
- Practitioner Development Lab (0)
- Semester 2 | Summer 2027 - ONLINE
- Elective 1 (3)
- Elective 2 (3)
- If electives are not completed in Summer 2027, they can be added to Spring 2028
- 3-day On-campus Residency (see below) - IN-PERSON
- Semester 3 | Fall 2027 - ONLINE
- Introduction to Negotiation (3)
- Capstone 2: Resolution Strategies (3)
- Elective 3 (3)
- Elective 4 (3)
- Semester 4 | Spring 2028 - ONLINE
- Conflict Resolution and Dynamical Systems (3)
- Elective 5 (3)
- Elective 6 (3)
- If electives are not completed in Summer 2027, they can be added to Spring 2028
The required, on-campus residency consists of 3 days, before the start of the Fall semester. After the required days, students have the option to remain in-person for additional days of programming.
- REQUIRED Day 1: Monday, August 30, 2027 - Workshop & welcome dinner
- REQUIRED Day 2: Tuesday, August 31, 2027 - Workshop & happy hour social
- REQUIRED Day 3: Wednesday, September 1, 2027 - Workshop
- OPTIONAL Day 4-5: site visits and NYC activities
Modality Options: Fall Intake
*Effective starting Fall 2027.
Full-Time On-Campus
- Start: Fall
- Complete the program in 3 semesters: Fall - Spring - Fall
- Modality: in-person on Columbia's New York City campus (some electives may be online)
Part-Time On-Campus
- Start: Fall
- Complete the program in 4-6 semesters
- Modality: in-person on Columbia's New York City campus (some electives may be online)
Full-Time Online (with Residency)
- Start: Fall
- Complete the program in 3 semesters: Fall - Spring - Fall
- Modality: online & one in-person residency (3 days required) on Columbia's New York City campus
Part-Time Online (with Residency)
- Start: Fall
- Complete the program in 6 semesters
- Modality: online & one in-person residency (3 days required) on Columbia's New York City campus
Full-Time On-Campus
Pathway Option: Fall - Spring - Fall
Part-Time On-Campus
Pathway Option: 6 Term Sample Sequence
*International students are responsible for ensuring they have read and understand the University’s student visa application eligibility and requirements. Please note that it is not permissible to enroll while in B-1/B-2 status. Students on an F1 visa are permitted to complete no more than one online class each semester.
Full-Time Online (with Residency)
Pathway Option: Fall - Spring - Fall
Part-Time Online (with Residency)
Pathway Option: 6 Term Sample Sequence
The required residency consists of 3 days on-campus for orientation, before the start of the Fall semester. After the required days, students have the option to remain in-person for an additional 2-3 days of programming.
Dates for the 2027 on-campus residency are noted below:
- REQUIRED Day 1: Monday, August 30, 2027 - Workshop & welcome dinner
- REQUIRED Day 2: Tuesday, August 31, 2027 - Workshop & happy hour social
- REQUIRED Day 3: Wednesday, September 1, 2027 - Workshop
- OPTIONAL Day 4-5: site visits and NYC activities
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