NECR: Advance Your Career in Human Resources

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Advance Your Career in Human Resources with a Master’s in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

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Columbia University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (NECR) equips Human Resources professionals with a broader perspective and tools to diagnose and handle organizational problems, especially in leadership. By enhancing critical, fundamental HR skills in conflict resolution and negotiation, they can improve employee relations, reduce conflict costs, and boost productivity within their organizations.

NECR’s focus on real-world application and access to renowned faculty and a community of peers provides immediate benefits to HR professionals, advancing their careers and increasing their long-term earning potential.

Lydie (Roman) Fox

As someone in a Senior HR leadership role, the NECR program gave me a broader perspective on the tools to diagnose and handle many of the problems that organizations face, and put them into context, particularly on the leadership front.

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Learn from renowned HR professionals at a world-class university
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Network with an active community of peers in HR, organizational development, and beyond
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Build practical negotiation skills you can use to enhance employee relations
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Improve your ability to navigate challenging work situations effectively
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Grow your reputation, impact and earning potential
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Train to lead efforts to create a more engaged workforce

NECR Careers in Human Resources

NECR alumni have gone on to succeed in various HR careers, including:

  • Chief People Officer (CPO)
  • Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
  • Vice President of Human Resources
  • Organizational Development & Effectiveness
  • Change Management
  • Talent Management
  • ...And More!

View all alumni success stories here.

NECR Courses for Human Resources

NECR courses that advance the career goals of HR professionals include:

  • Understanding Conflict & Cooperation
  • Introduction to Negotiation
  • Interpersonal Dynamics: Collaboration, Facilitation, and Reflective Practice
  • Complexity of Conflict and Change Management
  • Organizational Conflict & Mediation

View the full course list here.

Alumni in HR: Their Stories

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